Old Market Square, 275 Bannatyne Avenue (TOURISM WINNIPEG)
The City of Winnipeg has completed upgrades to Old Market Square, replacing the worn grassy area in front of the Cube stage with 315 square metres of artificial turf.
The $100,000 project aims to make the downtown gathering space more durable and easier to maintain. It will also improve drainage at the site, say city officials.
“Upgrading the area in front of the Cube to turf is a small change that will make a really big difference for people attending festivals or just spending time in Old Market Square,” said Kenny Boyce, city manager of film and special events.
“The turf will be much lower maintenance for City staff and far easier to convert into an ice rink in the winter.”
