 Downtown Living Open House
Sundays in June, Noon-4pm. Free!
Come downtown to check out cool condos and get to know your downtown neighbourhood.
• Sunday, June 3
• Sunday, June 10
• Sunday, June 17
• Sunday, June 24
Featured Properties: 
- The Excelsior, Waterfront Drive (by appointment only)
- The Strand, Waterfront Drive
- Sky Waterfront Condominiums, Waterfront Drive
- Traveller's Building / Butler Building, 283 Bannatyne Avenue
- Fairchild Lofts Condominiums, 110 Princess Street
- Supreme Racquet Court Condos, 520 Portage Avenue
Featured Attractions & Amenities:
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The Bay Downtown Grocery Store (The Bay – Lower Level)
- MTS Centre
- YMCA / YWCA
- The Forks
Visit these attractions and receive gifts and prizes!
FREE parking at street meters on Sundays! Park for the day and get around on foot or catch the Downtown Living Open House free shuttle bus!
Catch the Free Shuttle Bus!
Park for the day and get around on foot or hop onto the Downtown Living Open House free shuttle bus to visit all the condos and attractions. The bus comes every 15 minutes and stops in front of all participating featured properties.
Enter to WIN at Each Attraction & Amenity!
At each of the star attractions and amenities, enter to win a fabulous Star Treatment prize package: a night on the town, downtown! The more attractions you visit, the more chances you'll have to win!
Star Treatment Prize Package
- One night stay and brunch at the historic Fort Garry Hotel
- Dinner for two at Amici's
- Two tickets to a Winnipeg Goldeyes game
- Limousine chauffeur
- WSO By Design - 4 concerts of your choice!
Watch for the Downtown Living Open House sign at participating listings and attractions. Downtown ambassadors will also be on-hand to direct you.
Exchange District National Historic Site - Free Historic Walking Tour Coupon
Visit the Downtown Living Open House info booth at The Forks by the Pancake House (rain site: Forks Market) for a guide and for your coupon for a free Exchange District walking tour!
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Featured Properties
1. The Excelsior - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Waterfront Drive 
Bold, original and designed for elegant living. Ideally situated in a tranquil park and river setting. The Excelsior sheds new light on the meaning of luxury living. Every detail has been chosen with care. Each unit has a corner layout with spectacular views of both river and city with floorplans ranging from 1253 - 2100 square feet. Display Suite available for viewing by appointment. 953- 1752 ext 223.
Sherwood Developments Ltd.
Lorna Winterburn
953-1752 ext 223
2. The Strand
Waterfront Drive 
Just a few outstanding units left. Every suite looks out at the river, amazing floor plans with the gorgeous finishing quality. Most units have 2 bedrooms or 1 bedroom & den, with view of the river from everywhere in the suites. See what a project looks like when the architects are in charge! Wow! You will agree. Check www.ft3.ca on the web for brochure & virtual tour.
Bill Thiessen
The Urban Realtor, Re/Max performance
946-LOFT (5638)
3. Sky Waterfront Condominiums
Waterfront Drive 
The Sky Waterfront Condo Project will be breaking ground in August this year with occupancy projected for late fall of 2008. This exciting new development features 109 units of which 40 have already been presold. Our building features all concrete construction with 9 and 10 foot ceilings, heated underground parking, rooftop sky deck, as well as beautifully landscaped courtyard area on the main floor, an indoor lounge area and fully equipped exercise facility. Prices range from $189,900 for a 1 bedroom condo to $535,000 for a 3 bedroom 2000 sq.ft. penthouse.
Phil Sheegl
Winnix Properties Corp.
228-7700
4. Traveller's Building / Butler Building
283 Bannatyne Avenue 
Developer says sell before summer: 6 raw space units ranging from 1000-1400 square feet, corner locations, 2 walls of windows overlooking Old Market Square Park and the heart of the Exchange. Most mechanical systems provided, gorgeous all concrete building provides incredible old world charm yet quiet and modern convenience for you to finish your dream loft condo. Roof top deck possibilities. Only 16 units in total in the building.
Bill Thiessen
The Urban Realtor, Re/Max performance
946-LOFT (5638)
5. Fairchild Lofts Condominiums
110 Princess Street
Celebrating 100 hundred years, Fairchild Lofts is an outstanding heritage building which has been beautifully restored. Ten-foot ceilings, exposed brick, hardwood flooring throughout! Six enticing floor plans ranging from 633 sq.ft. to 1602 sq.ft. Superior parking arrangements, modern fitness facility, two elevators, extra storage and interior bicycle racks.
Laura Ross & Will Horley
Newman Greenberg & Associates
784-3555
6. Supreme Racquet Court Condos
520 Portage Avenue 
Choose from 3 different floor plans. Each suite has new plumbing electrical and air conditioning and is ready for your choice of finishings. Heated indoor parking, great city views, all the great shopping downtown Winnipeg has to offer! Beat the windchill and get connected using the indoor skywalks to get you to where you want to be… DOWNTOWN!
Bruce Harvey / Lee Almstrom
The “Bruce/Lee” Team @ Re/Max Professionals
477-0500
See the Downtown Living Tour 2006 Discover Downtown Living
Welcome to your downtown neighbourhood!
Living downtown means the excitement of the urban lifestyle lies at your doorstep.
Downtown Winnipeg is home to diversity, with heritage buildings neighbouring exciting new developments, and unique shopping and dining districts accentuated by a lively arts and entertainment scene.
The neighbourhood offers the conveniences you’re looking for, all within a five to 10 minute walk from your front door. Day-to-day needs are met by amenities such as a grocery store at The Bay Downtown and the YMCA’s fantastic fitness facilities. Stroll along the riverwalks in the summer and in the winter, navigate through the indoor walkways, which connect to dozens of shops and services.
Hang up those car keys and step out into downtown’s vibrant community.
Discover Downtown!
With this guide in hand, the treasures of downtown Winnipeg are at your fingertips. Explore some cool condos and funky converted lofts and discover some of the great attractions and amenities that will make you feel at home in downtown.
Get the feeling that’s only found here…in the heart of our city. It’s your downtown!
Why live downtown?
• History and culture – you’re part of something bigger
• Freedom from your car
• Indoor walkway system in the winter
• Convenience and proximity
• Easy access to entertainment, events and the arts
• Lots of restaurants nearby
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