Guidebook for Winnipeg

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Guidebook for Winnipeg

Food Scene

Combination restaurant / sports bar / VLT. They have outdoor patio, a diner, as well as the sports bar section of the restaurant. Though all of their menu items are yummy, I am especially fond of all of their Montréal Smoked Meat selections, especially the poutine. 12 minute walk from the house, or catch a 15 eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
Boogie's Diner & Sports Lounge
1155 Main St
Combination restaurant / sports bar / VLT. They have outdoor patio, a diner, as well as the sports bar section of the restaurant. Though all of their menu items are yummy, I am especially fond of all of their Montréal Smoked Meat selections, especially the poutine. 12 minute walk from the house, or catch a 15 eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
Open way late, delicious milk-shakes, a greek salad that will fill you right up, a pinball machine, and super friendly staff. 25 minute walk from the house.
Henderson Burgers & Subs
212 Henderson Hwy
Open way late, delicious milk-shakes, a greek salad that will fill you right up, a pinball machine, and super friendly staff. 25 minute walk from the house.
Their chili is divine, as well as their entire menu selection. In addition to deliciousness, the experience of ordering from and eating at the White Top is novel and fun, and it's a nice 12 minute stroll from my place. (Closed in the winter. )
White Top Drive In
409 Manitoba Ave
Their chili is divine, as well as their entire menu selection. In addition to deliciousness, the experience of ordering from and eating at the White Top is novel and fun, and it's a nice 12 minute stroll from my place. (Closed in the winter. )
24 hour drive through, as well as a lobby open late, 10 minutes walking distance from the house. It's McDonald's. It's convenient. You'll impress them if you can place your order in Tagalog.
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McDonald's
77 Goulet St
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24 hour drive through, as well as a lobby open late, 10 minutes walking distance from the house. It's McDonald's. It's convenient. You'll impress them if you can place your order in Tagalog.
Why am I including Domino's in my list of places for my AirBnB listing?!?! Simple: 50% off on Mondays if you order online and use the coupon ("50% off All Pizzas at Menu Price - Monday Only"). Delivery or take-out. WIN.
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Domino's Pizza
468 Osborne St
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Why am I including Domino's in my list of places for my AirBnB listing?!?! Simple: 50% off on Mondays if you order online and use the coupon ("50% off All Pizzas at Menu Price - Monday Only"). Delivery or take-out. WIN.
Josy says: "The north star has great burgers, fries, and ice cream, and is in a great spot to sit and enjoy your meal. Who doesn't want to climb on a decommissioned tank?"
The North Star Drive-In
531 McGregor St
Josy says: "The north star has great burgers, fries, and ice cream, and is in a great spot to sit and enjoy your meal. Who doesn't want to climb on a decommissioned tank?"
Josy says: "For amazing Thai food, Lao Thai on Selkirk is the place to go."
Lao Thai
763 Selkirk Ave
Josy says: "For amazing Thai food, Lao Thai on Selkirk is the place to go."
Josy says: "Cheap, adequate sushi can be found at Gangam Sushi on Selkirk"
Gangnam Sushi
290 Selkirk Ave
Josy says: "Cheap, adequate sushi can be found at Gangam Sushi on Selkirk"
Josy says: "There is incredible shawarma at Baraka on Main stretch, and a block away is an authentic French bakery. The lamb doesn't pair well with a chocolate croissant but that has never stopped me."
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Baraka Pita Bakery & Restaurant
1783 Main St
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Josy says: "There is incredible shawarma at Baraka on Main stretch, and a block away is an authentic French bakery. The lamb doesn't pair well with a chocolate croissant but that has never stopped me."
This place is a nice bike ride from the house, and the authentic nature of the place and their grub is unmistakeable. Josy says: "The Punjab Spice House has incredible vegetarian food at their buffet. There isn't much variety to choose from, but neither the price nor the quality can be beat."
Punjab Sweet House & Restaurant
90 Mandalay Drive
This place is a nice bike ride from the house, and the authentic nature of the place and their grub is unmistakeable. Josy says: "The Punjab Spice House has incredible vegetarian food at their buffet. There isn't much variety to choose from, but neither the price nor the quality can be beat."
Josy says: "For high quality fish and seafood of almost any type, Gimli fish is excellent."
Gimli Fish Market
596 Dufferin Ave
Josy says: "For high quality fish and seafood of almost any type, Gimli fish is excellent."
Josy says: "Perogy Planet on Main has a tonne of interesting and delicious types of perogies."
Perogy Planet Main Street
1409 Main St
Josy says: "Perogy Planet on Main has a tonne of interesting and delicious types of perogies."

Essentials

The staff are friendly and the whole team gives you that sense of your friendly neighbourhood grocery store. There is a deli counter with a sandwich bar and all kinds of ready to eat or ready to heat tasty dishes. They also carry transit tickets and passes. Get there by a nice 9 minute walk, or catch the Westbound 15 on Mountain Avenue at the Shell at Salter & Mountain, and get off at McGregor Street.
Safeway
594 Mountain Ave
The staff are friendly and the whole team gives you that sense of your friendly neighbourhood grocery store. There is a deli counter with a sandwich bar and all kinds of ready to eat or ready to heat tasty dishes. They also carry transit tickets and passes. Get there by a nice 9 minute walk, or catch the Westbound 15 on Mountain Avenue at the Shell at Salter & Mountain, and get off at McGregor Street.
24 hour gas and convenience store. At night and overnight there is a walk-up window. Slurpies, tortilla chips, salsa, milk, chocolate bars, cereal, gum, smokes, coffee, you name it, they probably have it. (But they don't sell transit tickets or passes!). BMO ABM inside available only during daylight hours. There are also two bus stops here, the Northbound 38 on Salter, and the Eastbound 15 on Mountain.
Shell
766 Corydon Ave
24 hour gas and convenience store. At night and overnight there is a walk-up window. Slurpies, tortilla chips, salsa, milk, chocolate bars, cereal, gum, smokes, coffee, you name it, they probably have it. (But they don't sell transit tickets or passes!). BMO ABM inside available only during daylight hours. There are also two bus stops here, the Northbound 38 on Salter, and the Eastbound 15 on Mountain.
24 hour access to big gulps, taquitos, slurpees, transit tickets & passes, a ScotiaBank ABM, and so much more. Oh thank Heaven. 14 minute walk from the house.
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7-Eleven
772 Mountain Ave
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24 hour access to big gulps, taquitos, slurpees, transit tickets & passes, a ScotiaBank ABM, and so much more. Oh thank Heaven. 14 minute walk from the house.
Josy says: "Burrows & Andrews butcher has the best bacon in the city"
European Meats
533 533 Burrows Ave
Josy says: "Burrows & Andrews butcher has the best bacon in the city"

Parks & Nature

Lovely for taking a stroll or walking the critters. Close to the house, and to lots of other stuff too! 10 minute walk from the house, or catch the eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave, just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
St. John's Park
Lovely for taking a stroll or walking the critters. Close to the house, and to lots of other stuff too! 10 minute walk from the house, or catch the eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave, just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
This is a fun and nice looking park, just a 3 minute walk from the house! With a spray pad (free admission) open daily from 10 am to 9 pm (per the City of Winnipeg website), it also has public washrooms during those hours.
Machray Park
475 Anderson Avenue
This is a fun and nice looking park, just a 3 minute walk from the house! With a spray pad (free admission) open daily from 10 am to 9 pm (per the City of Winnipeg website), it also has public washrooms during those hours.

Shopping

Also has a Canada Post outlet, sells transit tickets and passes, has a pharmacy, and everything else you'd expect to find at a Shoppers Drug Mart. Do you have an Optimum card? 11 minute walk from the house, or catch a 15 eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
43 Osborne St
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Also has a Canada Post outlet, sells transit tickets and passes, has a pharmacy, and everything else you'd expect to find at a Shoppers Drug Mart. Do you have an Optimum card? 11 minute walk from the house, or catch a 15 eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street, and get off at Main Street.
Not really walking distance, but a quick trip on the 38 Northbound on Salter (catch it from the Shell) will get you right there, and this mall as well as surrounding area has mostly everything. Some of the better known shops include: Canadian Tire, The Source, Tim Hortons, Winners, Warehouse One, Telus, Shaw, Bell, Rogers, GoodLife Fitness, Hallmark, EB Games, and A&W.
Garden City Shopping Centre
2305 McPhillips St
Not really walking distance, but a quick trip on the 38 Northbound on Salter (catch it from the Shell) will get you right there, and this mall as well as surrounding area has mostly everything. Some of the better known shops include: Canadian Tire, The Source, Tim Hortons, Winners, Warehouse One, Telus, Shaw, Bell, Rogers, GoodLife Fitness, Hallmark, EB Games, and A&W.
A nearby centre for bicycle enthusiasts to get their fix, tune-ups, repairs, accessories, bicycle sales, and so much more. Get there with a 10 minute bike ride from the house, a 30 minute walk, or catch the 15 Eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter, and get off at Main & Redwood, then either walk the rest of the way, or catch a eastbound 20 on Redwood east of Main (south side of the street, before the bridge).
Bikes & Beyond
227 Henderson Highway
A nearby centre for bicycle enthusiasts to get their fix, tune-ups, repairs, accessories, bicycle sales, and so much more. Get there with a 10 minute bike ride from the house, a 30 minute walk, or catch the 15 Eastbound in front of Alexia's, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter, and get off at Main & Redwood, then either walk the rest of the way, or catch a eastbound 20 on Redwood east of Main (south side of the street, before the bridge).
If you're in a tech bind (laptop, tablet, phone, something not working) and you need help FAST QUICK and NEARBY, then Steintech is the place to go. Wanda and Brad have saved my bacon more than once when it comes to tech, and I am sure they can do the same for you. An 18 minute walk from the house, or you can take two buses to get there but it may take longer: catch an eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave just west of Salter, get off on Main Street, cross Main Street, and catch northbound 18 and get off just after Inkster.
Steintech Computers
1463 Main Street
If you're in a tech bind (laptop, tablet, phone, something not working) and you need help FAST QUICK and NEARBY, then Steintech is the place to go. Wanda and Brad have saved my bacon more than once when it comes to tech, and I am sure they can do the same for you. An 18 minute walk from the house, or you can take two buses to get there but it may take longer: catch an eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave just west of Salter, get off on Main Street, cross Main Street, and catch northbound 18 and get off just after Inkster.
Located downtown and easily accessed by the two nearby transit routes. Inside this mall are all kinds of things, though I am especially a fan of the food court, and in particular the place that sells Punjabi food (this would be an excellent moment to remember its name). Either catch the 15 eastbound on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter (in front of Alexia's), or catch the southbound 38 on Salter just north of Mountain Avenue (in front of the Legion). Get off at Edmonton Street on Portage Avenue, and you're there (if you took the 38, you'll need to cross Portage Avenue once you get off the bus).
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Portage Place
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Located downtown and easily accessed by the two nearby transit routes. Inside this mall are all kinds of things, though I am especially a fan of the food court, and in particular the place that sells Punjabi food (this would be an excellent moment to remember its name). Either catch the 15 eastbound on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter (in front of Alexia's), or catch the southbound 38 on Salter just north of Mountain Avenue (in front of the Legion). Get off at Edmonton Street on Portage Avenue, and you're there (if you took the 38, you'll need to cross Portage Avenue once you get off the bus).
Winnipeg Trading Post takes pride in showcasing the work of our supportive artistic community. All products are hand crafted, making each and every item exclusive and unique. SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1983! A 12 minute walk from the house, or catch an eastbound 15 on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street (in front of Alexia's), and get off on Main Street just before Redwood Avenue.
Winnipeg Trading Post
1128 Main Street
Winnipeg Trading Post takes pride in showcasing the work of our supportive artistic community. All products are hand crafted, making each and every item exclusive and unique. SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1983! A 12 minute walk from the house, or catch an eastbound 15 on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street (in front of Alexia's), and get off on Main Street just before Redwood Avenue.

Drinks & Nightlife

Depending on the evening (check their schedule) there is Karaoke, Bingo, Live Musicians, and all kinds of other fun activities only 2 minutes' walk from the house!
Royal Canadian Legion
376 Salter Street
Depending on the evening (check their schedule) there is Karaoke, Bingo, Live Musicians, and all kinds of other fun activities only 2 minutes' walk from the house!

Entertainment & Activities

Not too far away by car, and usually cheaper than the bigger cinemas in town. Getting there by transit isn't super easy, but it can be done with or without connections within a half hour. (Routes vary by time of day, so better to look it up on the Navigo site). Walking is for the committed: it's a 43 minute walk.
Cinema City Northgate
1399 McPhillips St
Not too far away by car, and usually cheaper than the bigger cinemas in town. Getting there by transit isn't super easy, but it can be done with or without connections within a half hour. (Routes vary by time of day, so better to look it up on the Navigo site). Walking is for the committed: it's a 43 minute walk.
20 Lanes of 5 Pin Bowling! Your Place For Family Fun in Winnipeg’s North End! Located at the corner of Main & Redwood, Mosienko Bowling Lanes is easily accessible by bus (take the eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave just west of Salter, and get off on Main Street just before you cross Redwood Avenue). They also have a large parking lot with ample room for large groups. Their banquet / party room is large enough to hold up to 40 people for a meal, meeting or presentations after your bowling. At Mosienko Lanes, they have many bowling leagues to choose from as well as great birthday parties and specials all week long! It's only a 12 minute walk from the house.
Billy Mosienko Lanes
1136 Main St
20 Lanes of 5 Pin Bowling! Your Place For Family Fun in Winnipeg’s North End! Located at the corner of Main & Redwood, Mosienko Bowling Lanes is easily accessible by bus (take the eastbound 15 from in front of Alexia's on Mountain Ave just west of Salter, and get off on Main Street just before you cross Redwood Avenue). They also have a large parking lot with ample room for large groups. Their banquet / party room is large enough to hold up to 40 people for a meal, meeting or presentations after your bowling. At Mosienko Lanes, they have many bowling leagues to choose from as well as great birthday parties and specials all week long! It's only a 12 minute walk from the house.
It might seem strange that I am adding a place in Morden, almost two hours away from the house, to my guide book. But let me tell you, it's worth the trip. Whenever I am at the house in the summer, I try to take in a trip to the drive-in at least once every two weeks. Ever since the drive-in cinema close to Winnipeg shut down some years ago, this has been the next best thing. The place is fun, and the drive only helps to build up the anticipation! Make sure to squeegy your windshield at the local service station when you get to Morden, so you can get the best picture possible! Arrive early and find a good spot to park. The concession hut has a surprising variety of goodies, so splurge!
Stardust Drive In Theatre
3020 Thornhill St
It might seem strange that I am adding a place in Morden, almost two hours away from the house, to my guide book. But let me tell you, it's worth the trip. Whenever I am at the house in the summer, I try to take in a trip to the drive-in at least once every two weeks. Ever since the drive-in cinema close to Winnipeg shut down some years ago, this has been the next best thing. The place is fun, and the drive only helps to build up the anticipation! Make sure to squeegy your windshield at the local service station when you get to Morden, so you can get the best picture possible! Arrive early and find a good spot to park. The concession hut has a surprising variety of goodies, so splurge!

Getting Around

--TRANSIT STOPS-- Two stops at the Shell. #1) Going North: Official stop number and name: Stop 30164, Northbound Salter at Mountain. The Northbound route 38 picks up and drops off in front of the Shell, on Salter Street just north of Mountain. This is the way to get to the Garden City Shopping Centre. #2) Going West: Official stop number and name: Stop 30163, Westbound Mountain at Salter. The Westbound route 15 picks up and drops off in front of the Shell, on Mountain Avenue just east of Salter Street. This is the way to get to the Inkster Industrial Park. THIS IS NOT THE STOP FOR GETTING TO THE AIRPORT (but this IS where to get off the bus when coming from the airport).
373 Salter St
373 Salter Street
--TRANSIT STOPS-- Two stops at the Shell. #1) Going North: Official stop number and name: Stop 30164, Northbound Salter at Mountain. The Northbound route 38 picks up and drops off in front of the Shell, on Salter Street just north of Mountain. This is the way to get to the Garden City Shopping Centre. #2) Going West: Official stop number and name: Stop 30163, Westbound Mountain at Salter. The Westbound route 15 picks up and drops off in front of the Shell, on Mountain Avenue just east of Salter Street. This is the way to get to the Inkster Industrial Park. THIS IS NOT THE STOP FOR GETTING TO THE AIRPORT (but this IS where to get off the bus when coming from the airport).
--TRANSIT STOP-- Official stop number and name: Stop 30162, Southbound Salter at Mountain The Southbound route 38 picks up and drops off in front of the Legion, on Salter Street just north of Mountain. This is one of two easy ways to get to Downtown (goes along Portage Avenue between .Vaughn and Main) including getting to Portage Place shopping centre. This is also the way to get to The Fork, Winnipeg's most often cited tourist attraction.
376 Salter St
376 Salter Street
--TRANSIT STOP-- Official stop number and name: Stop 30162, Southbound Salter at Mountain The Southbound route 38 picks up and drops off in front of the Legion, on Salter Street just north of Mountain. This is one of two easy ways to get to Downtown (goes along Portage Avenue between .Vaughn and Main) including getting to Portage Place shopping centre. This is also the way to get to The Fork, Winnipeg's most often cited tourist attraction.
--TRANSIT STOP-- Official stop number and name: Stop 30165, Eastbound Mountain at Salter. The Eastbound route 15 picks up and drops off in front of Alexia's Beauty Salon, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street. This bus will travel down Main Street once it gets to the end of Mountain Avenue. This is one of two easy ways to get to Downtown (goes along Portage Avenue between Main Street and Vaughn) including getting to Portage Place shopping centre. This is also the way to get to the Winnipeg International Airport (the bus travels West on Sargent once it leaves Downtown, all the way to the airport).
Alexia's Beauty Salon
372 Salter St
--TRANSIT STOP-- Official stop number and name: Stop 30165, Eastbound Mountain at Salter. The Eastbound route 15 picks up and drops off in front of Alexia's Beauty Salon, on Mountain Avenue just west of Salter Street. This bus will travel down Main Street once it gets to the end of Mountain Avenue. This is one of two easy ways to get to Downtown (goes along Portage Avenue between Main Street and Vaughn) including getting to Portage Place shopping centre. This is also the way to get to the Winnipeg International Airport (the bus travels West on Sargent once it leaves Downtown, all the way to the airport).
You can get to and from the airport from my house with the #15 bus, it's great! FROM the airport, take the 15 into downtown, and then up Main Street, West on Mountain Avenue, and get off at the Shell station on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Salter Street. From there you're 3 minutes' walk to the house. To go TO the airport, catch the EASTBOUND 15 on Mountain Avenue just WEST of Salter (in front of Alexia's Beauty Salon), and ride it down Main street, through Downtown, and along Sargent and beyond till it gets to the airport. At the airport, many out of town travellers appreciate the Stella's food!
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Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
2000 Wellington Ave
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You can get to and from the airport from my house with the #15 bus, it's great! FROM the airport, take the 15 into downtown, and then up Main Street, West on Mountain Avenue, and get off at the Shell station on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Salter Street. From there you're 3 minutes' walk to the house. To go TO the airport, catch the EASTBOUND 15 on Mountain Avenue just WEST of Salter (in front of Alexia's Beauty Salon), and ride it down Main street, through Downtown, and along Sargent and beyond till it gets to the airport. At the airport, many out of town travellers appreciate the Stella's food!