Hue Nguyen lives to make people happy. This is probably why the 65-year-old owner/operator of Hue (pronounced “hway”) Shoe Repair is known for more than his master cobbler skills – his smile, laugh and playful story-telling make him memorable.

Get him talking and he might tell you stories of his customers from around the world (as far as Japan) or immigrating to Canada from Vietnam in 1981. In fact, March 16, 2021 is Hue Shoe Repair’s 40th anniversary. When he first opened, his shop was inside The Bay building and now he’s just a few steps away on Graham Avenue.

“I came here, I stayed here. I live here,” Hue says about being a part of the downtown community. “I can’t get away because I love downtown.”

Take a look at the walls of Hue Shoe Repair and you’ll notice a few treasures in amongst the usual cobbler’s shoe cleaners and accessories – framed family photos, newspaper articles, a 2012 Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Achievement Award and two enormous old sewing machines.

By the name of the shop, you know he repairs shoes but those 60- and 40-year-old sewing machines can mend all sorts of leather goods from jackets to bags to belts. Frayed elastic on your Blunnies? Want waterproofing spray for your shoes (or tent)? Holes in the soles of your shoes? Need prescribed orthopedic adjustments? Hue has got you (and your feet) covered!

Visit Hue for a repair and he’s sure to put a bounce in your step.

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Love is in the F‘air’mont! Why not Kiss and Wake Up at Fairmont Winnipeg this Valentine's Day? Create some lasting memories with a romantic weekend staycation. Package includes sparkling wine, chocolate covered strawberries and full breakfast in bed.
Kiss and Wake Up at the Fairmont »

Luxury and romance in one. Enjoy a bottle of bubbly and chocolate covered strawberries included with your stay in the iconic Fort Garry Hotel.
Fort Garry Hotel Romance Package »

Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic getaway at Alt Hotel. The special touches include fine chocolate, a bottle of wine and a bouquet of mini roses.
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It’s cold. It’s snowy. It’s Winnipeg and we love this time of year. Even though temperatures can dip below those on Mars, Winnipeggers find lots of ways to embrace the colder season and stay active through the winter.

Something cool is coming to downtown to help celebrate our collective love for winter. Stay tuned to the Mingle and make sure you follow us on social media to learn more!

Something new popped up where the two rivers meet.

Warming Huts v. 2021 features outdoor attractions that are out of this world and close to home. This is the 11th year The Forks has asked for submissions from around the world and more than 150 international artists and architecture groups competed.

This year, one of the winning submissions is from Winnipeg company, AtLRG Architecture Inc. Hot Landing (in the middle of the image) extends a warm welcome to visitors from outer space while simultaneously looking familiar and otherworldly.

This year there’s a lot to look at and even a few interactive pieces that won’t stick around after the snow melts. Get down to see them before they are gone!

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Festival du Voyageur is paddling ahead to present a virtual version of Western Canada’s largest outdoor winter festival. Warm up to live-streamed concerts, virtual festival classics (like the Beard Growing and Jigging Contests), French-Canadian meal kits and more!

If you’re walking, riding or driving around town, check out the snow sculptures scattered about the city. This year’s creations are crafted by local artists!

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Explore a world of culture while staying #SafeAtHomeMB. Every Friday night from now until March 26, Folklorama at Home: the Virtual Experience is offering interactive workshops featuring music, dance, origami, bread-making and more!

Thanks to the Safe At Home MB grant from the provincial government, there is no cost for streaming the workshops.

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The popular eleganza storytelling extravaganza is back – and that’s the tea!

Stories, songs, rhymes and drama performed by the Sunshine Bunch, Read by Queens will bring you the literary realness you’ve been craving.

This family-friendly event is brought to you by the Winnipeg Public Library, Sunshine House, Safe at Home MB and the Winnipeg Public Library Board.

Read by Queens event on Facebook »