The Weekender: Downtown’s Biggest Street Festival kicks off Friday afternoon, bringing three days of food, music, entertainment and activities to the Graham Avenue pedestrian corridor.
Downtown Winnipeg Biz Articles
‘The Weekender’ Street Festival Coming to Downtown Winnipeg in September
Downtown Winnipeg is getting a new signature street festival this fall that will take over the Graham Avenue pedestrian zone.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Launches ‘Downtown Live’ Talent Initiative
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is calling on local artists and performers to apply for “Downtown Live,” a new initiative aimed at showcasing local talent and bringing energy to the city’s core.
Downtown Winnipeg Safety Initiatives Get $2.2M Boost
The Manitoba government is putting $2.2 million toward community safety programs in Winnipeg’s downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods this summer.
Record Turn Out for Downtown Winnipeg Spring CleanUp
More than 1,200 volunteers descended on downtown Thursday for the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ’s annual Spring CleanUp, marking the largest turnout in the event’s history.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Launches ‘Dine and Discover’ to Spice Up Late-Winter Slump
Winnipeggers looking to shake off the late-winter chill will soon have a new excuse to grab a table downtown.
Bus Riders Dissatisfied with Winnipeg’s New Transit Network Downtown: Survey
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ says a new public survey reveals significant frustration among transit users travelling to and around downtown.
Construction Begins on Railside Mixed-Use Neighbourhood at The Forks
Construction is underway on Railside at The Forks, a new mixed-use neighbourhood planned for downtown Winnipeg.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Outlines New Initiatives and Long-Term Vision for 2026
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ has big plans for 2026, unveiling new initiatives aimed at strengthening the city’s core next year.
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Launches Summer Events
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy five signature events this summer aimed at celebrating the season.
New Indigenous Mural Unveiled in Downtown Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — A vibrant mural titled Returning to Our Roots by Métis artist Justine Proulx now spans 200 feet along St. Mary Avenue downtown.
Shifting the Narrative About Downtown Winnipeg
The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ launched a new marketing campaign, Choose Downtown Winnipeg, to provide Manitobans with a platform to share their positive downtown experiences and celebrate what makes downtown Winnipeg unique and special today.










