Drinks & Nightlife
Quaint & cozy - Greek Fusion - good food. Patio & a small bar area. They sometimes have live Jazz during the week. Walking distance from the condo.
Steve's Bistro
3123 Portage AveQuaint & cozy - Greek Fusion - good food. Patio & a small bar area. They sometimes have live Jazz during the week. Walking distance from the condo.
Food Scene
Good for breakfast & they have a large sport's lounge with live music on the weekends
Smitty's Pancake House
Good for breakfast & they have a large sport's lounge with live music on the weekends
Daily Grind Coffee Ltd
3043 Portage Avegreat independent coffee shop - walking distance
Tim Hortons
393 Portage AveThis is the closest Tim's.
3393 Portage Ave
3393 Portage AvenueThere is a Starbucks inside the Safeway & a Liquor Mart in the strip mall
Star Grill
2069 Portage AveFunky & Eclectic restaurant.
Super delicious breakfast food - vegan/vegetarian options. Friendly staff & owner.
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Falafel place
1101 Corydon AveSuper delicious breakfast food - vegan/vegetarian options. Friendly staff & owner.
Since I am a vegetarian, I highly recommend Affinity. They have a great lunch buffet.
Affinity Vegetarian Garden
208 Edmonton StSince I am a vegetarian, I highly recommend Affinity. They have a great lunch buffet.
Canada's First All Vegan Burger Café - delicious. They also have a location downtown on Bannatyne.
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Boon Burger
79 Sherbrook StCanada's First All Vegan Burger Café - delicious. They also have a location downtown on Bannatyne.
I don't eat sushi very often, but when I do I go here. There are places near the condo, but I have yet to be impressed by any of them.
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Yujiro Japanese Restaurant
1822 Grant AveI don't eat sushi very often, but when I do I go here. There are places near the condo, but I have yet to be impressed by any of them.
It's a bit of a dive, but they have amazing Nachos. It's also located in Osborne Village, so you have lots of food & drink options.
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Carlos & Murphy's
129 Osborne StIt's a bit of a dive, but they have amazing Nachos. It's also located in Osborne Village, so you have lots of food & drink options.
Located in Osborne Village, this is my favourite Thai restaurant - back when I ate meat! The spring rolls & green curry soup are excellent.
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Sukhothai Restaurant
191 Osborne StLocated in Osborne Village, this is my favourite Thai restaurant - back when I ate meat! The spring rolls & green curry soup are excellent.
Good pizza, although a bit pricier than the traditional delivery places - of which there are several close to the condo.
D Jay's Restaurant
3354 Portage AvenueGood pizza, although a bit pricier than the traditional delivery places - of which there are several close to the condo.
If you like large, greasy breakfasts - check this place out. They have an all-day breakfast that is huge & filling. Friendly & family run.
J & H Restaurant
2635 Portage AvenueIf you like large, greasy breakfasts - check this place out. They have an all-day breakfast that is huge & filling. Friendly & family run.
Great food & atmosphere. They have live music on some nights.
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Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano
1697 Corydon AveGreat food & atmosphere. They have live music on some nights.
Everything Else
Grace Hospital
300 Booth DrJust in case you need it, there is a hospital nearby - hopefully you won't!
This is the closest health club. Daily drop in fee: kids $4; Adults $9; Family $13
YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg – West Portage Branch
3550 Portage AveThis is the closest health club. Daily drop in fee: kids $4; Adults $9; Family $13
Essentials
Vita Health Fresh Market
3500 Portage AveOrganic grocery store
Walking distance from the condo - reasonable pricing, healthy food & snacks
Scoop & Save Natural Health Foods
3133 Portage AvenueWalking distance from the condo - reasonable pricing, healthy food & snacks
Shopping
Walmart Photo Centre
1001 Empress StIn case you need a WalMart. This mall has lots of stores.
There are closer drug stores, but this one is the biggest. There is also another liquor mart in this strip mall.
Shoppers Drug Mart
2533 Portage AveThere are closer drug stores, but this one is the biggest. There is also another liquor mart in this strip mall.
Sightseeing
You can walk, run, or bike the paths along the creek. The Mill is also open for tourists.
Grant's Old Mill
2777 Portage AveYou can walk, run, or bike the paths along the creek. The Mill is also open for tourists.
Natural prairie museum - interesting if you like nature! You can walk, bike or hike to it.
Living Prairie Museum
2795 Ness AveNatural prairie museum - interesting if you like nature! You can walk, bike or hike to it.
Historical buildings from the 1800s - just across Portage Ave, walking distance from the condo. I have never been, but it's really close.
Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia
Historical buildings from the 1800s - just across Portage Ave, walking distance from the condo. I have never been, but it's really close.
One of the "must see" spots in Winnipeg. Lots of shops, restaurants, museums, etc.
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The Forks
One of the "must see" spots in Winnipeg. Lots of shops, restaurants, museums, etc.
About an hour's drive from the condo. Very popular beach.
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Grand Beach Provincial Park
79 1st StAbout an hour's drive from the condo. Very popular beach.
Large beach & swimming area, hiking & biking paths - about 30-40 minutes from the condo. Often crowded with families.
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Birds Hill Provincial Park
Large beach & swimming area, hiking & biking paths - about 30-40 minutes from the condo. Often crowded with families.
You can access the park from Portage Ave - 8 minute drive or about a 30 minute walk. It's big & you can walk, jog, hike, bike, etc. on the many trails.They often have free concerts during the summer.
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Assiniboine Park Zoo
2595 Roblin BlvdYou can access the park from Portage Ave - 8 minute drive or about a 30 minute walk. It's big & you can walk, jog, hike, bike, etc. on the many trails.They often have free concerts during the summer.