Urban Exchange

When we launched this new version of MyCityMySay.ca, we asked readers to send us their answers to this question: “What do you love about Winnipeg?” (Here’s the original story link.)

The response has been overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who’s already sent us an email.
Starting today, we’ll be posting samples of what people are saying. Enjoy the first batch – and please keep the emails coming, because we’d love to hear what you love about Winnipeg!

From Rhonda Wiebe:

You know what I love about Winnipeg? I love that you can squeeze in a concert at the MTS Centre and watch geese landing in an open field in the same city. I love that you can eat perogies and Thai food in the same part of town, and a ballgame and an open-air salsa night are within hoofing distance. I love that people push each other’s cars out of snowbanks in winter and mow each other’s lawns in summer. I love mural walls and graffiti that has turned into an art form. I love it that Winnipegers can celebrate the Solstice Circle, the St. Boniface ruins, Eid at a mosque and all that they represent – and can do it without feeling conflicted. I love the bells of Westminster Church and the walking loop around Wellington Crescent and breakfasts at The Nook. I love Winnipeg.

Louisa Ryz writes about our sunsets, and sends in a great picture:

I love the sunsets in Winnipeg. The picture I am sending you is very inspirational and calming. It gives a sense of our unity and at the same time excitement.

I love how the many cultures of Winnipeg come together. I love living in Saint-Boniface and all the historic sites and I love most of all the feeling of sharing in something important and beautiful.

Nancy Ito loves:

The People – Their warmth, their compassion, their stubborn nature and their endless capacity to help others.
The Weather – Where else on the planet can you get as much variability in weather as you can get here in Winnipeg? I may not like the weather on a particular day but I always know that a day more to my liking is just around the corner. And we have some of the most dramatic changes in season here. One day it’s freezing cold and snowing and just a few short days later the grass is peeking out and the warm blue sky is calling us out of our fleece.
The Life – Whatever life you want you can find it in Winnipeg. You want excitement – we’ve got it. You want a safe place to raise your kids – we’ve got it. You want a quiet place to think – we’ve got it.
And just for something extra – one thing I DON’T like about Winnipeg is our tendency to put ourselves down. We always think someone or somewhere else is better than here. What could be better than here?

Finally, Julie Dominique writes:

I know it has been said many times before, but I truly love the diversity of the people of Winnipeg.
Color, creed, religion, size, shape, and everything in between, and for the most part all live side by side harmoniously.
Our city is a very friendly bunch, strangers striking up conversations and willing to offer a helping hand when needed. I think Winnipeggers are a unique bunch, and as people we do offer things you do not see in other cities.

Thanks again to everyone who’s sent us an email. We’ll be posting more of your submissions on this site very soon.

If you want to participate, please send us a paragraph or two describing your favourite thing about Winnipeg. Photos and videos are also welcome!

For a limited time, anyone who sends us something will be eligible to receive an Urban Exchange t-shirt or a MyCityMySay carabiner. (Note: there are limited sizes and/or quantities of both, so please respond soon!)

To send us something, please email it to Urban.Exchange@UnitedWayWinnipeg.mb.ca.