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Nov 1, 2017 · Located just north of Canada's celebrated corner of Portage and Main, the 20-block Exchange District National Historic Site encompasses over 100 turn-of-the-century buildings that display an innovative and functional approach to period architecture.
National Historic Site and arts and cultural district in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Restaurants, galleries, boutiques and so much more. Getting Around. Whether you’re cycling, walking, driving or on public transit, it’s easy to find your way.
Exchange District National Historic Site of Canada is located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. The site consists of a densely built, turn-of -the-century warehousing and business centre of some 150 buildings covering 20 city blocks.
- North of Portage and Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Exchange District is one of the most iconic and vibrant neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. This National Historic Site features an exceptional collection of heritage buildings built between 1880 and 1920.
The Exchange District is a National Historic Site of Canada in the downtown area of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
On September 27, 1997, the Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage (The Honourable Sheila Copps) declared the Exchange District a National Historic Site of Canada. The Exchange District contains a range of architecturally significant resources that speak to the city’s key economic role in the west.
Established at the turn-of-the-century, the Exchange District National Historic Site is the original centre of commerce and culture in Winnipeg. The legacy of these early boom years is an exceptional collection of terra cotta and cut stone architecture unrivaled in Canada, now a popular backdrop for filming movies.
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