Registration is now open for our annual Downtown Spring CleanUp presented by Manitoba Hydro and sponsored by Wawanesa!

Last year, nearly 700 volunteers representing over 60 organizations came together to pick up litter and spruce up our downtown neighbourhood for the warmer months. It was an incredible community effort, and we’re excited to do it all again on May 1, and support the important work of our Wawanesa Enviro Team

Here’s what last year’s participants had to say:

• "It was so well-organized! It felt great to lend a hand cleaning up downtown! Such a great event! Thank you!"
• “Thanks for the opportunity to give back to the community I work in (and live in!)"
• “Loved participating and loved to see the difference that it made to our beautiful city.”

Details for this year’s event:
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meetup Location: Manitoba Hydro Place (360 Portage Avenue)
Registration closes Thursday, April 24 @ 11:59 p.m.

Sign up as an individual or as a group with colleagues, family or friends - everyone is welcome! Cleaning kits will be provided, and the team with the best outfits will win the Best CleanUp Crew Award along with some amazing prizes.

SIGN UP NOW

The Winnipeg Jets have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and that means one thing – we're about to experience another Whiteout season downtown!

As fans flock to our neighbourhood for the festivities, we want to make sure your businesses are front and center. If you’re offering exclusive game-day specials, hosting watch parties or planning exciting events, we’re here to help spread the word and bring fans through your doors. We’re committed to making this playoff season a win for you, too.

Email kristian@downtownwinnipegbiz.com with your information or direct messageDowntown Winnipeg BIZ (@downtownwpgbiz) on socials.

This spring and summer downtown will host major national and international festivals, conferences, and events drawing in visitors from across Canada and all over the world!

To help you tap into the influx of visitors, our partners at Tourism Winnipeg have launched the Winnipeg VIP Pass, offering exclusive discounts and perks to conference delegates, attendees, and their families. Conference visitors typically spend four times more than the average tourist, and this pass encourages them to explore local businesses like yours.

How it works: offer an exclusive discount or perk for VIP Pass holders, and Tourism Winnipeg takes care of the promotion, marketing your business directly to event attendees. Redemption is seamless—delegates access the mobile-exclusive pass and show it to your staff to claim the offer.

To sign up or learn more, contact Emma Novak, Client Services Coordinator at Tourism Winnipeg at emma@tourismwinnipeg.com.

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Do you know of an organization that’s making a positive impact in our neighbourhood?

The Mayor’s Business Improvement Zone Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to promote economic development in their BIZ.

Awards will be given in each of the following categories:

• Community program
• Beautification and streetscape enhancements
• Special events
• Marketing, promotion and safety initiatives

If you wish to make a nomination, please submit it to info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com by Monday, April 21, 2025.

DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM (PDF)

Thank you,

Kate Fenske, CEO
Downtown Winnipeg BIZ