Happy Friday, Winnipeg!
Lots to get into today, so grab your coffee and let's dive in.
In today’s edition:
Winnipeg's First Uniqlo Store Opens at CF Polo Park This May
Homes of the Week
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Replica Is Coming To Winnipeg
Canada’s Gas Prices To Drop As Federal Fuel Tax Is Paused
50+ Events this weekend & Live Music!
— Jas Singh
News
Winnipeg's First Uniqlo Store Opens at CF Polo Park This May
It’s finally happening.
Uniqlo has confirmed the opening date for its first Winnipeg store, marking the brand’s long-awaited arrival in the city.
If you’ve never shopped there before, Uniqlo is known for simple, everyday clothing that’s easy to wear and made to last.
They focus on quality, comfort, and pieces you can use year-round, whether it’s basics or layers.
Here’s what to know:
Opens May 15, 10AM at CF Polo Park
Store will be around 18,000 square feet
Opening weekend will include giveaways, prizes, and in-store events
There’s also a Winnipeg-exclusive collection launching, featuring designs inspired by local spots like Gunn’s Bakery and Little Sister Coffee Maker.
And the best part? This is only one of two stores.
A second Uniqlo location is also planned for St. Vital Centre later this year, taking over the former Hudson’s Bay space.
If you’re curious to know what it’s about or what type of clothes they sell, click the link below to browse their pieces and see what you can expect.
Book Your Summer Trip and Save $4,600 + Additional Discount for Our Readers
Summer trips are coming up fast…
And if you haven’t booked anything yet, this is when you can still get the best options and prices.
Once summer gets closer, flights fill up, prices go up, and your options get limited.
So we worked with Bonaventure Travel to get Winnipeg Digest readers access to their Best of Summer Sale, with savings of up to $4,600 per couple.
Plus an additional $100 off per person for our readers on top of that.
Packaged tours that include hotel accommodations, guided tours, transportation, and most meals, all arranged for you.
Here are some of the trips offering discounts right now:
Croatia — coastal towns, scenic drives, and historic cities
Greece — authentic villages and less crowded destinations
Patagonia — mountains, glaciers, and unforgettable landscapes
Just choose where you want to go, and Bonaventure Travel handles the rest.
The booking window runs until May 28, so take advantage of the discount while it lasts.
Summer fills up faster than you think. The best trips don’t stay open for long.
Homes of the Week:
Home 1: Under $450k
Price: $329,900
Address: 551 Trent Avenue / East Kildonan
Details: 880 sqft / 2 Bed / 2 Bath
Built in: 1958
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 2: $450k - $650K
Price: $649,900
Address: 77 Cypress Ridge / South Pointe
Details: 1654 sqft / 4 Bed / 3 Bath
Built in: 2011
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Home 3: Over $650k
Price: $4,299,000
Address: 232 Lamont Boulevard / Tuxedo
Details: 4405 sqft / 6 Bed / 6 Bath
Built in: 2023
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Other
Click here: To view the full house & plan your showing!
Community Digest
Goldeyes Bringing ABBA, Bee Gees And Billy Joel Tributes To Winnipeg
We’ve lost count of how many new summer events keep getting announced, and honestly, it just keeps getting better.
The Winnipeg Goldeyes are adding another one to the list with a full retro concert night, happening July 17 at 7PM at Blue Cross Park.
Here’s who’s performing:
Arrival from Sweden, performing ABBA hits, widely considered one of the world’s top ABBA tribute productions
The Australian Bee Gees, a long-running group with thousands of shows across the world
Kyle Martin’s Piano Man, a Billy Joel tribute led by a performer personally chosen by Billy Joel
It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night of iconic pop anthems.
And tickets are now on sale, so be sure to click the link below and grab your seats while they’re still available!
P.S. Share this with friends or family who’d want to plan a retro night out!
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Replica Is Coming To Winnipeg
Something pretty special is being built right here in Winnipeg.
Construction is officially underway at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada for a full-scale NASA Orion crew capsule replica, and it’s set to open this summer.
And this won’t just be something you look at.
It’s a walk-in, hands-on exhibit where you can actually step inside and experience what space travel feels like.
Here’s what makes it special:
Built to match the real Orion spacecraft used for lunar missions
Fully accessible and designed to be interactive
Created by the museum’s own restoration team right here in Winnipeg
It’s a rare chance to experience something like this up close, especially without leaving the city.
More than anything, this is about sparking curiosity, especially for young people who might be interested in science, space, or future careers in STEM.
City Updates
Canada’s Gas Prices To Drop As Federal Fuel Tax Is Paused
There’s some relief coming at the pump starting next week.
The federal government is pausing part of the gas tax, which could lower prices by about 10 cents per litre for gas and 4 cents for diesel.
This starts April 20 and runs until September 7, covering most of the summer months.
Here’s what to know:
Applies to gas, diesel, and aviation fuel
Aims to lower everyday costs for drivers and businesses
Expected to bring $2.4 billion in savings across Canada
This comes as fuel prices have been rising due to global issues affecting oil supply.
And since this tax is already built into the price at the pump, the goal is to make everyday driving a bit more affordable, especially heading into summer.
Citywide Spring Cleanup Starts This Weekend
Source: City of Winnipeg
A little heads up for your street this weekend.
The City’s annual spring cleanup starts this Sunday, April 19, and crews will be working across Winnipeg over the next several weeks to clear out everything winter left behind.
Here’s what’s happening:
Downtown cleanup blitz already underway, with crews sweeping sidewalks, cleaning graffiti, fixing signs, and freshening up public spaces
Street sweeping across the city, including roads, sidewalks, parks, and pathways
One thing to watch for is temporary no-parking signs on your street, and it’s a good idea to check the Know Your Zone app so you don’t get ticketed or towed.
There's also a live map that shows which streets are scheduled for cleaning in the next 24 hours and which ones are already done. Click below to check your street and stay ahead of it.
Click here: To check your street schedule and stay updated!
2 Round-Trip Flights to Anywhere in the World for $10
What if you could go anywhere in the world for just $10?
That’s what’s on the table right now.
Variety: the Children's Charity of Manitoba is running their Illumination Ball Grand Prize Raffle, and the grand prize is two round-trip Air Canada tickets to anywhere in the world.
And here’s what makes it even better: every ticket you buy goes directly toward helping children living with disabilities.
With just $10, you’re helping open the door to therapy, adaptive equipment, and inclusive programs that can make a real difference in a child’s life.
Here's what to know:
Grand prize: 2 economy round-trip flights to any Air Canada destination, worldwide
Tickets start at just $10, with bundle options if you want better odds
Raffle closes on April 30th, with the draw taking place May 1 at 9:00 AM
Click below to enter for your chance to win, and be sure to share it with your friends and family too.
Your $10 could be the reason a Winnipeg kid gets the support they've been waiting for.
Every ticket goes a long way for a child who needs it.
Exciting Events: April 17th - 19th
Events marked with ($) require a ticket in advance. Please search them up before going.
Sports🏀
UFC returns to Winnipeg | April 18 (Tickets)
Location: Canada Life Centre
WRC x DND x RYLO 5KM Pop-up | 8:30AM, April 18 (FREE)
Location: Polo Park Centre Court
Community Fun🎆
Gallop & Groove – A Music Bingo Bash | 6:30PM-10:30PM, April 17 (Tickets)
Location: Assiniboia Downs
Descriptions: Get ready for a high-energy night of music, laughter, and big wins! For added fun, dress in your favourite music era style – disco, hippie, big hair, grunge, or whatever rocks your world. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best looks.
Art in Bloom | April 17-19 (More Info)
Location: Winnipeg Art Gallery—Qaumajuq
Description: This April, experience Art in Bloom’s beautiful exhibit of floral designs and the art that inspired them. You won’t want to miss this festival celebrating spring, art, and community at WAG-Qaumajuq!
Markets🎡
Third + Bird – Spring Market | April 17-19 (Tickets)
Location: Red River Exhibition Place
Descriptions: Come shop 170 Manitoba makers, eat delicious food, and enjoy a drink while you shop.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market | 10AM-2PM, April 18 (FREE)
Location: Le Marché St Norbert Farmers Market
Description: For more than thirty years the St.Norbert Farmers’ Market has been serving Winnipeg and the surrounding area with fresh farm foods and handcrafted goods made in Manitoba.
Performances🎭
Sofar Sounds: Discovery Night | 8:15PM, April 17 (Tickets)
Location: Exchange District, Address revealed 36 hours before
Descriptions: Get up close and intimate with emerging Winnipeg artists in the Exchange District!
Candlelight Concerts (Tickets)
6:45PM, April 17: The Best of Hans Zimmer
9PM, April 17: Hip-Hop on Strings
Location: Crescent Arts Centre
Tiny Beautiful Things | April 17-19 ($)
Location: Prairie Theatre Exchange
Description: Based on the New York Times bestseller by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Winnipeg’s own Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Tiny Beautiful Things explores Strayed’s experience as an online advice columnist.
The Last Wife Play | April 17-18 ($)
Location: John Hirsch Mainstage
Description: With sharp dialogue and compelling characters, this historical fight for power explores humanity through a contemporary lens.
Accumulation by Jolene Bailie | April 17 & 19 ($)
Location: Rachel Browne Theatre
Descriptions: Featuring an ensemble of spectacular dancers – several of whom have danced with WCD since Bailie was appointed Artistic Director!
Manitoba Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro | 7:30PM, April 18 (Tickets)
Location: Centennial Concert Hall
Descriptions: It’s the eve of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding, but nothing is going right. The Count’s wandering eye has landed on the bride-to-be. Cherubino, the page, is sweet on the Countess, and Marcellina, the governess, is chasing after Figaro.
Glitch Play | April 18-19 ($)
Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Description: Four intrepid explorers enter the mysterious basement of a deserted theatre. At least that’s what they believe, as they delve into this new universe that is about to change them forever.
Ride The Musical | April 19 - May 2 (Tickets)
Location: The Berney Theatre
Description: This new musical, direct from London’s West End, spins her unbelievable journey into a dazzling, empowering ride through history, media, and reinvention.
Comedy❗
Andrew Barr | April 17-18 ($)
Location: Yuk Yuk’s
Descriptions: Andrew Barr is an old man trapped in a tiny young man's body. A unique blend of grumpy and silly, he has delighted audiences across Canada.
Ian Bagg | April 17-18 ($)
Location: Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club
Descriptions: Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE.
Special Events🥂
The Newlywed Game Night | 7PM, April 17 (Tickets)
Location: The Basement Comedy Lounge
Descriptions: Get ready for a fun, live interactive night inspired by the classic 1970s game show era — think the energy of vintage TV game shows brought to life on stage
Winnipeg Baroque Festival | April 17-18 ($)
Location: Desautels Concert Hall
Description: This year’s Festival will feature beloved favourites like Dead of Winter, Karl Stobbe and the Nonsuch Ensemble alongside new faces.
The Architecture + Design Film Festival | April 17-19 (Tickets)
Location: Various Venues
Description: The films cover a range of design-oriented topics from architecture and urban design to graphics and product design.
Props N Hops 2026 | 7PM, April 18 (Tickets)
Location: Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
Descriptions: A fun, first class evening with live music, finger food, silent auction and of course, the highlight.... sampling from over 20 of Manitoba's best breweries.
Music 🎵
Events marked with ($) require prior ticket purchase. Other events may require the purchase of food.
