Portage and Main, Winnipeg

Name: Portage and Main
Address: Winnipeg, Canada

#34 among attractions in Winnipeg

Event space, Square

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Facts and practical information

Portage and Main is an intersection in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, located where Portage Avenue and Main Street intersect. The corner is known as the "crossroads of Canada", due to its relative proximity to the longitudinal centre of Canada. ()

Opened: 2 June 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 49°53'44"N, 97°8'18"W

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Central Winnipeg (Downtown Winnipeg)Winnipeg Canada

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Portage and Main – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winnipeg Square, Canada Life Centre, Cityplace, Shaw Park.

~510 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Winnipeg Square, Winnipeg
3 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Winnipeg, Canada, Winnipeg Square is a vibrant shopping center that serves as a hub for both locals and visitors alike. This subterranean retail sanctuary, situated below the intersection of Portage and Main, offers a reprieve from the...
~1630 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg
8 min walk • The Canada Life Centre stands proudly in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, as a premier sports and entertainment complex. This state-of-the-art venue is an architectural marvel, serving as a hub for the city's vibrant cultural scene and as the home of the Winnipeg Jets of...
~1990 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cityplace, Winnipeg
10 min walk • Cityplace is a bustling shopping centre located in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada. This modern retail hub offers a diverse shopping experience for locals and visitors alike. With a wide range of stores, from big-name brands to unique local boutiques, Cityplace caters...
~1410 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shaw Park, Winnipeg
7 min walk • Shaw Park, nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, is a premier sports venue known for being the home ground of the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the city's beloved independent league baseball team. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of over 7,000, offers an intimate...
~1720 ftN
Big museum with natural history exhibits
Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg
9 min walk • The Manitoba Museum, a gem nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, stands as a premier destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and natural science. As a repository of knowledge and heritage, this...
~1230 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Chicago school architecture
Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, the Burton Cummings Theatre stands as a testament to the city’s cultural heritage and its ongoing love affair with the performing arts. This historic theatre, with its charming early-20th-century architecture, has been a beacon of...
~1200 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg
6 min walk • The Pantages Playhouse Theatre is a former vaudeville theatre in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The two-storey building features a decorative façade with a lit marquee across the front, as well as classical decorative elements such as columns, brackets, frieze and cornice.
~250 ftNE
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Richardson Building, Winnipeg
2 min walk • The Richardson Building is a 34-storey office tower at the intersection of Portage and Main in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The building forms the anchor of the Lombard Place development, and is connected to Winnipeg Square shopping mall via the Portage and Main Concourse.
0.4 miW
Park
Central Park, Winnipeg
11 min walk • Central Park is a large urban park located in downtown Winnipeg, and forms the heart of the neighbourhood of the same name. The area is bound by Notre Dame Avenue to the north, Ellice Avenue to the south, Donald Street to the east and Balmoral Street to the west.
~1550 ftSW
Library
Winnipeg Public Library, Winnipeg
8 min walk • The Winnipeg Public Library is a public library system in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Branches provide programming for children, teens, and adults. The Library also contains an Outreach Department which works with the community, as well as people who cannot visit the library directly.
~1700 ftSW
Museum
Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada, Winnipeg
9 min walk • The Canadian Aquatic Hall of Fame is a museum dedicated to water sports in Canada—namely swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo—and is located at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portage and Main?

Nearby attractions include 201 Portage, Winnipeg (2 min walk), Richardson Building, Winnipeg (2 min walk), Downtown Winnipeg, Winnipeg (3 min walk), 360 Main, Winnipeg (3 min walk).

How to get to Portage and Main by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portage and Main:

Bus

Westbound Portage at Main • Lines: 10, 38, 43, 50, 56 (2 min walk)
Eastbound Portage at Main • Lines: 10, 43, 50, 56 (2 min walk)

Train

Winnipeg (13 min walk)