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 DOWNTOWN LIVING EXHIBITION 2010
Manitoba Hydro Place, 360 Portage Avenue
Check out over 20 exhibitors with exciting downtown development projects and concepts, then walk, drive or hop on our buses to see some great downtown condos, apartments and more! CLICK HERE for event overview!
Manitoba Hydro Place Facility Tours*| Manitoba Hydro will be hosting facility tours during the Downtown Living Exhibition! Please call Manitoba Hydro at 360-3311 to register. Space is limited Participants must pre-register; walk-ups will not be accepted.
Friday June 25 | 11am – 2pm & Saturday June 26 | 11am – 4pm
About the Exhibitors
Downtown Living Information Booth
Visit our booth for more information about the exhibition and tours. We're happy to answer your questions.
 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ
Visit us for information on downtown restaurants, shopping, parking, safety, events and more! The Downtown BIZ provides programs that enhance the area and create a wonderful downtown experience. Programs include the DOwntown Watch safety ambassadors, Blue Loonie loyalty program to save on transportation, and the free Out to Lunch summer ocncert series. The BIZ also hosts events and promotes downtown as a great place to work, shop, live and enjoy.
 CentreVenture Development Corporation
CentreVenture Development Corporation provides leadership in downtown development for the City of Winnipeg. CentreVenture brings a visionary downtown strategy to life by connecting investors and developers with the information and assistance they need to realize their dreams. Strong connections open the door for people and ideas to come together. CentreVenture successfully links the many diverse downtown stakeholders. By working with governments and networking with partner agencies and the private sector, CentreVenture makes great things happen downtown. CentreVenture is proud to be involved in the emergence of retail stores, attractive housing, urban parks and green spaces, new entertainment and restaurant venues and the rejuvenated historical districts that have sparked current interest in the heart and soul of the city.
 Manitoba Housing HOMEWorks!
Manitoba Housing’s long-term housing strategy and two-year investment plan have broadened the corporation’s mandate to play an active role in addressing long-term housing priorities through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Manitoba Housing’s HOMEWorks! strategy identifies eight priorities including mature neighbourhood revitalization. Under this strategy, Manitoba Housing is investing $378 million over two years for new and improved affordable housing for students, new Canadians, seniors and families. Over the next five years, the Province will create a total of 1500 new affordable housing units. In downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba Housing is investing in major renovations and rejuvenation of its rental properties located in the Central Park neighbourhood as well as providing funding through Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs for eligible repairs to private rental properties. Manitoba Housing is also investing with private sector partners to develop new affordable housing in areas of Downtown Winnipeg and throughout the province. For more information on Manitoba Housing programs and initiatives please go to www.manitoba.ca/housing
 The Forks North Portage Partnership
The Forks North Portage (TFNP) acts as a catalyst, encouraging activities for people in the downtown area through public and private partnerships, revitalization strategies; and to work to ensure financial self-sufficiency. TFNP also works to provide as many reasons as possible for people 'to live, work and play in the downtown.' As more people live, work, or play downtown, more services and entertainment will be developed to serve them. Vitality at The Forks and North Portage is the result of a diverse mix of facilities and activities that reinforce one another, all bringing people into the downtown. Currently, TFNP is working on its Ten-Year Concept Plan entitled: Building Connections 2010-2020. Information on this plan can be found at www.tfnpplan.com.
 Assiniboine Credit Union
It’s all about heart – and that’s where you’ll find Assiniboine Credit Union. Assiniboine recognizes and celebrates the vibrancy and richness of Winnipeg’s heart – the downtown area – and all that it has to offer. In addition to serving members at their downtown branch locations, ACU works with many organizations to help build and sustain the unique and diverse culture of the downtown area. As a successful financial co-operative committed to financial, social, environmental and ethical responsibility, Assiniboine has grown to $3 billion in assets generated by more than 108,000 members in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba. ACU offers competitive services and products to members through a Member Communication Centre, a network of 24 branches, Assiniboine Financial Group, two business centres, a dealer finance division, mortgage specialists, Internet and telephone banking, and Outlook Financial – Assiniboine’s virtual offering. Assiniboine Credit Union is committed to doing business in a way that contributes to the well-being of employees, members, the communities they serve, and the environment. At the heart of Assiniboine Credit Union is a company that does a good job of balancing financial and social responsibility.
 Winnipeg Realtors Association
Established in 1903, the WinnipegREALTORS® Association is the longest running real estate association in the country. The Association is a not-for-profit organization representing over 1,500 real estate brokers, salespersons, appraisers and financial members active in the local real estate market. It exists to serve its members and to promote the benefits of the organized real estate profession. In 2009, there were 12,630 MLS® sales recorded with a record dollar volume of over $2.4 billion. In addition, there were a considerable number of exclusive sales by members, including Commercial Property Information Exchange ™ sales and leases. MLS®, the registered trademark of the Canadian Real Estate Association, has a national web site where all members’ MLS® property listings are displayed for sale. It is one of the top web sites in the country with over six million page views a day.
 The Exchange District BIZ
The Exchange District Business Improvement Zone was established by a by-law of the City of Winnipeg in 1989. A Management Board, comprising twelve elected from District businesses and one city council appointee, oversees the operation of the BIZ. Directors are elected to the management board at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the fall. Its yearly budget and program are first subject to approval by members at the AGM, and then city council.
Every business in the zone is automatically a contributing member of the organization by virtue of its paying a special levy on its business taxes. The role of the BIZ is to bring local businesses together to promote the area, to improve the District’s physical appearance, to support events that attract people to the community, and to play an advocacy role for local business on issues of common concern.
 5468796 Architecture
5468796 Architecture Inc. is a local architecture studio employing ten professionals with a diverse range of interests and design expertise. The firm was established in 2007 to challenge convention at all scales, from branding, architecture and design, to detailing and engineering systems. 5468796 continues to pursue design innovation as a means to provide high design at low cost. We believe that great design need not be expensive, and seek out opportunities to explore and execute affordable, cost effective buildings and public environments. The two principals have over nineteen years of combined professional experience, and in the past ten years have spearheaded several nationally and internationally recognized architectural projects, publications and competitions in the city of Winnipeg and abroad.
 The Bay Downtown
Moving or working downtown? The Bay offers you a one-stop shopping destination. You can run down to the grocery store on your lunch break to pick up fresh fruit for a snack, or fresh steaks and veggies for your BBQ tonight! If you are moving to a new downtown condo, we have a great selection of “condo size” furniture to choose from and in the basement, Zellers will be settling in and opening up to offer you a wide variety of products for use in your home and daily life. Whether you live or work downtown think of The Bay for your everyday needs!
CentreVillage
Centre Village, a 25-unit apartment is located in Winnipeg’s Downtown Central Park neighbourhood. The apartment’s unique design strives to create a true community – a housing village. CentreVillage units are available in one, two, three and four bedrooms. The larger units have multiple levels which allow family members a retreat within the family dwelling. A private balcony offering either courtyard or street views is included with each unit. Residents can also enjoy the outdoors in their private courtyard nestled in the middle of CentreVillage. CentreVillage features a unique design that allows for privacy by exterior walkups to each unit. CentreVillage is located in a well established neighborhood with elementary schools in walking distance. Residents of CentreVillage can enjoy the recently rejuvenated Central Park all year long.
 Hilderman Thomas Frank Cram
HTFC is a firm of landscape architects and planners serving Winnipeg for over 40 years. We have created and contributed to a number of iconic downtown places including The Forks National Historic Site and Riverwalk, Oodena Celebration Circle, Millennium Library Park, University of Winnipeg, The Exchange District streetscape, Manitoba Hydro Place, and Esplanade Riel. We view urban design as a matter of relationships: of understanding and anticipating the interactions between places, people, and natural systems. Successful urban open spaces require that a number of competing and sometimes contradictory goals must be brought into balance. Foremost among these goals is the need to stimulate what Jane Jacobs calls “the wealth of public life” – that is, putting people first. Our current projects at Upper Fort Garry and the Variety Heritage Adventure Playground at The Forks exemplify this approach.
 Hostelling International
Hostelling International (HI) Manitoba acquired the former Gordon Downtowner Motel in August 2007 to create the HI Winnipeg Downtowner Hostel, located at 330 Kennedy Street. Significant work has been done to revitalize the property, creating a world-class hostel facility. The building has been redesigned to consider factors such as ecological responsibility, local economic vitality, cultural sensitivity, and rich travel experiences, while highlighting the building’s original 1950s architecture. The second floor features dorm and private rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. The third floor has been renovated and set up for student housing. The main floor features a large common kitchen and comfortable lounge. The hostel’s LO Pub has become the place to be for local pub goers while the onsite restaurant is currently being rebranded as The LO Bistro, offering fresh, organic and tasty options that will be sure to tempt the taste buds of hostel guests and locals alike.
 Kiwanis Chateau
Living Downtown and Loving It! Kiwanis Chateau is the affordable alternative to condominium living. A non-profit apartment building sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Winnipeg, and featuring Lifetime Leases which provide many of the rights and privileges of ownership.
- Minimum age requirement of 55 years
- 18 storeys with 122 one- and two- bedroom apartment homes from 700 square feet to 1,200 square feet
- Many amenities such as on-site management, underground parking, in-suite laundry, large balconies, newly renovated suites with upgrade possibilities and weekly meal and social programs
- Convenient, climate-controlled walkways to neighbourhood stores, businesses and cultural events, including the nearby YMCA/YWCA and the MTS Centre
- Evening and nightly security coverage, seven days a week and an intercom controlled entry system
 Penthouse Condos
The former home of Penthouse Furniture will see new life as a condominium development. Plans are now underway to convert the warehouse at Princess Street and Bannatyne Avenue into a residential building. The Warehouse building is now being renovated to house at least 60 condominium units. With a budget of $8.5 million on a conversion that will involve the removal of the three freight elevators, construction of two new modern elevators and the creation of condo units that will range in size from 700 to 1,000 square feet. The six-storey warehouse is best known to Winnipeggers as the home of Penthouse Furniture. It was granted Grade 2 heritage status in 1982, partly because of its combination of Romanesque and Chicago-skyscraper design.
 Residences on York
Experience a spectacular new residence in downtown Winnipeg set amidst a wide selection of shopping, dining, nightlife, recreation and cultural attractions. The Residences on York offer a selection of luxury one- and two-bedroom suites which feature modern kitchens with dark cabinets, granite countertops and are equipped with four new appliances. Units boast gleaming maple flooring and ceramic tile, modern lighting and a spectacular fireplace. For your convenience, units are pre-wired with surround sound, high speed internet and fiber optic technology. Enjoy spacious bedrooms with large closets and new bathrooms. Each unit offers spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Enjoy fine dining at your doorstep. The Residences on York is home to one of Winnipeg’s finest restaurant - The Lobby on York. Other facilities in the building include a state-of-the-art exercise room and spa, fully equipped media room as well as several concierge services.
 Sky Waterfront Condominiums
Sky Waterfront Condominiums are located on the corner of Pacific Avenue and Waterfront Drive across from Stephen Juba Park. With two views of the Red River, to the north and to the east, Sky has an extensive and attractive mix of features. A fully equipped fitness centre, residents lounge with pool table and a fabulous rooftop terrace great for a barbeque, watching the sunset or the fireworks at the Forks; the amenities at Sky set it apart from the rest.
There are a total of 109 condo homes ranging in size from 800 to 1900 square feet including some unique two storey units. Sky offers secure underground parking for residents plus an on site, surface level parking lot for residents and visitors. All units have a private balcony or secure patio and come equipped with stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, a gourmet kitchen and designer lighting. Big bright windows and ample ceiling heights make these eye-catching units a great place for entertaining. Sky is your perfect opportunity to live overlooking the River and enjoy a beautiful urban park everyday. Immediate possessions are currently available; don’t miss out on your piece of Sky.
 Inlett Properties
Recently, Phase 1 of our development plan, involved renovation of the original 226 Osborne North building with all new exterior glass, new mechanical systems, cleaned exterior and new interior space with new common areas. The building is available for multi-tenant office use with a business centre in the lower level along with common facilities.
An additional phase for mixed use commercial/office/residential is underway, which includes a recreation centre with 22 residential units, 7,600+/- square feet of office and 4,000+/- square feet of commercial contained in an adjoining newly constructed tower. The residential will range from executive living of about 600 square feet to premium living of about 1250 square feet in 1 or 2 bedroom format. All units complete with kitchen, storage, laundry, living and more. Some units to have balcony or enclosed 4 season rooms. Office space will be increased on the second floor with contiguous space to existing and there is planned a commercial space at main level. There will be underground and grade parking and a new entrance foyer to provide access to the commercial space and secured elevator access to the office and residential floors. Floors 9 and 10 are planned as select residential units.
 University of Winnipeg
UWinnipeg Campus Living offers furnished and unfurnished residence options in the Spence Neighbourhood and West Broadway – two of the oldest, most vibrant, and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in Winnipeg. Just minutes away from UWinnipeg’s main campus, each of our three residences is geared for student living. We welcome post-secondary students from any institution to make our residence their home, whether for a three day conference or a three-year degree. Meet other students from across Canada and around the world, establish life-long friendships, and get involved in activities on campus and in the downtown area.
McFeetors Hall, our newest residence, features modern dorms and unfurnished units—some reserved for students raising a family—plus fresh, organic food from Diversity Food Services. Diversity’s menu embraces local ingredients, cultural menus, and old-fashioned scratch cooking. Lions Manor offers a broad range of room options, from furnished dorms to unfurnished one-bedroom apartments. Our Balmoral Houses provide a warm, family-like environment for those students looking for a home away from home.
 Upper Fort Garry Park and Interpretive Centre
The Upper Fort Garry site is one of the most significant historic sites in western Canada. It was the hub of the fur trade beginning in the 1700’s and at one time had a market impact over most of North America. When Upper Fort Garry was built in 1832, it became the administrative and economic centre for Rupert’s Land. Its most historic role was as the home of the Riel provisional government that eventually led to the admission of Manitoba to the Dominion of Canada in 1870. It was the cultural, social, judicial, economic, and military centre of Canada for over 50 years. The Fort was eventually torn down in 1883 and all that is left of the original Fort is the Governor’s Gate which has been preserved on a small piece of heritage property. The Friends of Upper Fort Garry (FUFG) organized as a volunteer, charitable organization with the goal of establishing a major heritage and interpretive complex in Winnipeg on the site of the original Upper Fort Garry. The property was acquired by FUFG in June, 2009. The plan is to construct a heritage park and interpretative centre on the site. The design will complement the existing attractions at The Forks and will complete the historic value of the intersection of the Red River and the Assiniboine River. Demolition of two buildings on the site has already occurred. Archaeological investigations will begin in the spring of 2009 and construction will begin soon after.
 Urban Wellness Centre
The Urban Wellness Centre at cityplace boasts over 7,000 square feet of state of the art fitness equipment and services. Just footsteps from your office, we make it easy for you to fit your workout into your workday! Whether you want to have a cardio or weight workout, do a fitness class or relax in one of our steam rooms we have the service that is right for you. Our on-site health team of fitness professionals, a massage therapist, life coach and dietitian will work with you to achieve your wellness goals. Invest in YOU and come down to the Urban Wellness Centre in the heart of downtown Winnipeg! Our mission is to provide an upscale, convenient and clean space that is focused on providing exceptional equipment and services to our membership.
 The Winnipeg Parking Authority
The WPA is a Special Operating Agency of the City of Winnipeg managing all city-owned parking facilities, including two parkades in the downtown area, over 3,700 on-street parking spaces in downtown Winnipeg and on streets near the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital, and numerous surface lots throughout the city. Our goal is to deliver service excellence and to build a world class parking operation for a dynamic, world class city. Over the next five years, we'll be implementing new strategies to make our facilities safe and secure, easier to use, and to meet the emerging parking needs of Winnipeg's businesses, services and the parking public.
 Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade combines the magic, wonder and excitement that heralds in the holiday season and wraps it up in one big event. A moving panorama of lights, colour and music, the Parade inspires delight in the eyes of the children and those who are young at heart. The Parade honours old family traditions and establishes new ones, evokes familiar memories and creates new favourites. Share in the spirit of this magical event with family and friends.
Come to downtown Winnipeg early to enjoy the “Host A Block For Santa” activities along the Parade route from 4 p.m. to the 5 p.m. Parade start and stay a little while longer to take in the fantastic entertainment and brilliant fireworks at The Forks following the Parade.
Visit Santa display and find out how you can participate in this year’s Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade.
 Winnipeg Transit
Real-time bus schedule information is available on-line, on-street, and on your phone. Visit the Winnipeg Transit booth to learn more about service in the Downtown and how “intelligent changes” on buses are making your ride more reliable.
 YouCUBE
YouCUBE is an experiment in density and affordability at the north end of Waterfront Drive, in downtown Winnipeg. Located on one of the street’s last available plots of land with direct access to the Red River, YouCUBE offers market rate housing in an area that is made up primarily of luxury condo developments. The project challenges conventional multi-family housing design, providing 18 three and four storey townhouses clustered together on an elevated community plaza. Each unit is an open living cube defined by an architectural ‘wrap’; an element that delineates floors, mezzanines, and storage units as it weaves through the space. The wrap reacts with the walls of the cube by folding back onto itself to create a step, or continuing upward to form window openings. Ceiling heights soar up to 36 feet and roof-top terraces allow for panoramic views of the city skyline. The building’s pristine white finish stands in intentional contrast to the neighbourhood’s current industrial setting, one which is changing rapidly as the south end of Waterfront Drive is redefined by high-priced condominiums. youCUBE has the potential to enliven the street with a new residential demographic and small-scale commercial activity, increasing pedestrian traffic and acting as a catalyst for future growth.
YouCube Launch Event – 7pm- June 26
Come to the unveiling of youCube, we will be selling Phase 2 on a first come first serve basis. For more detailed information contact JF Rratthe at jf@jfratthhe.com or #990-8794
 Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
An outstanding slate of artists is set to perform at the 2010 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival. From June 25 to July 4, downtown Winnipeg will come alive for 10 days of exceptional live music featuring the best local, national and international artists in music today. Headline artists include Sonny Rollins, Nikki Yanofsky, Roy Hargrove, The Roots and many others performing at venues like Pantages Playhouse Theatre, the West End Cultural Centre, the Pyramid Cabaret, the King’s Head Pub, Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, Aqua Books, the Rachel Browne Theatre and Le Garage Café. And don’t miss the free Wrap-Up Weekend in Old Market Square from July 2-4!
For complete information visit jazzwinnipeg.com or pick up a program at any Starbucks or TD Bank.
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Friday, June 25
Exhibitors
Mini-tour
Developers Forum
Saturday, June 26
Exhibitors
Open Houses
Developers Forum
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Due to on-going construction, there are no public washrooms at Manitoba Hydro. Public washrooms are available on the main floor of Portage Place Shopping Centre, Food Court.
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