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True North Real Estate Development (TNRED) is excited to begin the Portage Place Redevelopment Project, which will create a healthcare centre, affordable housing, and neighbourhood services and spaces in the heart of downtown, helping to strengthen and connect Winnipeg’s core. For more information on future plans for Portage Place, please visit HERE.
During phases of redevelopment, stores and services in Portage Place will remain open to the public. Please visit our Directory for an updated list of available vendors and services.
KEY CHANGES & CLOSURES
- Skywalk closure (Portage Place east to Hydro Building): July 11, 2025
- Relocation of key tenancies: March 2025 – July 2025
- Food Court closure: March 2025 – June 2025
- Construction of new central block east wall: April 2025 – July 2025
- Exterior construction hoarding and fencing: July 2025
- Food Court washrooms closing July 2025; improved facilities available outside YMCA at 2nd level: July 2025
- Parkade access changes: July 2025
- Portage Ave. westbound north lane closures: September 2025
- Closure of westbound Portage Ave. at Edmonton St. transit stop and shelter. The stop will be relocated farther west along Portage, exact location to be communicated once confirmed: September 2025.
Closure of North & South Promenade/Edmonton St. Centre
- Entrance Closing: north and south Promenade/Edmonton St. Promenade Centre Court Doors closing mid-July.
- Access Changes: Access to Portage Place from the south will be at two sets of doors located along Portage Ave. at the intersections of Kennedy and at mid-block between Edmonton and Kennedy. A new and welcoming re-entry point will be available and well-identified directly adjacent to the North Promenade Centre Court Doors.
- Wayfinding: signage will be posted throughout Portage Place Central Block.
Carlton St. Skywalk Closure & Detour
- Access Changes: skywalk entrance off Carlton will close in mid-July 2025. See Detour Route on map above.
Parkade Access Changes
- Stall Closures: approximately 200 stalls will be impacted; monthly parkers will not be impacted.
- Access Changes: entrance off Carlton St. will close in mid-July. Entry and exit access via Vaughan St. (on Promenade) to remain open.
- Wayfinding: signage will be posted throughout parkade; detailed information will be given to Platinum Parking in advance of closures.
Closure of 300 Carlton – Manitoba Health Bridge
- Bridge permanently closed on July 11, 2025.