Winnipeg Construction XI

[bomberjet]

Has there been any news on that development next to the McLaren? IIRC that one was speculative at best. With the Royal Bank now being closed, maybe some opportunity to consolidate or am I dreaming?

[ColdRain&Snow]

Hi Folks,

I have updated my list of downtown developments. I counted a total of 547 residential units recently completed (within the past year), 1758 units currently under construction, and another 1375 units in-planning. That's a total of 3680 residential units. Assuming 1.5 people per unit, that's a total of 5520 new people living downtown.

Recently Completed:

127 Bannatyne Ave:
-New mixed-use building with 90 rental apartments, commercial space, and office space.
-Completed Summer 2025
-More Info: https://alstonproperties.com/development/

380 Young St:
-New 7-story building being built next to the U of W. The building will be owned by Opaskwayak Cree Nation and will contain 69 affordable apartments.
-Completed Spring 2025
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...outh-1.6710334

225 Vaughan St:
-Conversion of an existing office building into a residential apartment building.
-The new building will contain 39 rental apartments and two commercial rental units.
-More Info: https://wgdevelopments.com/property/225-vaughan/

109 Mayfair Ave:
-New 15-story building with 96 rental apartments.
-Construction started in summer 2024 and was completed in winter 2026.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=239189
-Rental Info: https://wredevelopment.ca/property/the-mayfair/

308 Colony St:
-New 21-story mixed-use building with 214 rental apartments (86 affordable units).
-Construction started in Fall 2023 and was completed in winter 2026.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481

171 Donald St:
-Conversion of an existing office building into a residential apartment building. The new building contains 39 rental apartments.
-Rental Info: https://chandenhomes.com/property/171-donald-the-byfuglien/

Under Construction:

The Bay Redevelopment (Wehwehneh):
-Conversion of the old Hudson’s Bay building into 373 apartments (200 of which will be affordable apartments), 2 restaurants, a health centre, a child-care facility, a senior’s centre, an art gallery, and office space.
-Construction of the interior courtyard is well underway.
-The expected completion date is the 2nd quarter of 2028.
-More Info: https://scoinc.mb.ca/tower-crane-installation/

Forks Railside:
-Huge, multi-decade mixed-use redevelopment of several large surface parking lots at The Forks.
-Phase 1 of the project will have 10 new mixed-use buildings constructed. So far, details about 9 out of the 10 buildings have been announced.
-Water and Sewer work has been completed. The foundation for at least one building has now started.
-So far, 358 residential units have been announced across 9 buildings. The number of units in the 10th building has not been announced yet.
-More Info: https://www.railsideattheforks.com/
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217747&page=152

Sutton Place Hotel:
-The original plan was two towers on a podium: The first tower was an 18-story hotel and the second tower was a 13-story short-term-stay residential tower with 130 apartments. The design was then revised to a single 25-story hotel. The design has now been revised again to a long, rectangular 10-story building that will function as a hotel (no short-term stay).
-Construction started back up in Fall 2025. Concrete on the main floor is now being poured.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217327&page=388

Portage Place Mall Redevelopment:
-Redevelopment of Portage Place Mall, including a new 15-story medical centre and a 13-story residential tower.
-The atrium along Edmonton St will be demolished and turned into an outdoor pedestrian zone.
-The section east of Edmonton St will become a medical services tower.
-The remaining section of the mall (west of Edmonton St) will contain a grocery store, Service Canada office, Manitoba Health office, Downtown Biz office, Downtown Safety Partnership office, Manitoba Housing offices, a food court, office space for lease, retail space for lease, and a some of the existing stores such as Shoppers Drug Mart and Foot Locker.
-The residential tower will contain 200 apartments, including 80 affordable apartments.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/portage-place-true-north-1.7336504
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240158&page=69

Marketlands South:
-Redevelopment of the site of the former Public Safety Building (currently a large gravel parking lot behind City Hall).
-Mixed-use building with 95 apartments and 20,000 sq ft of commercial space for art organizations. 48 of the apartments will be rent-geared-to-income.
-The structural frame is now complete and work on the interior is ongoing.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/market-lands-apartments-rent-geared-to-income-1.7178292

185 Donald St (300 St Mary Ave):
-New 14 story mixed-use building with 160 rental apartments.
-The foundation of the building was mostly finished but then original developer went bankrupt. The building went up for sale and was bought by a new developer. The structural frame is now complete and work on the interior is ongoing.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=252309
-Rental Info: https://www.rentcarrington.ca/dsm

138 Portage Ave E:
-New mixed-use redevelopment and addition to the existing heritage building located at 138 Portage Ave E.
-The buildings will contain a total of 117 residential units.
-Work on the structural frame is ongoing.
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/bu...ing-on-history
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234120&page=18

325 Broadway:
-Former CRA building will be converted into a Hyatt Centric hotel with 140 suites.
-Interior work is ongoing.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ipeg-1.6920481
-More Info: https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/en-US/ywgct-hyatt-centric-winnipeg-downtown

355 Main St:
-The old Bank of Montreal building at Portage and Main will be converted into the new home of the Metis Nation Heritage Centre.
-Work on the interior renovation is ongoing. The building is expected to open in early 2027.
-More Info: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/manitoba-m%C...l-building-at-portage-and-main-1.6111360
-More Info: https://www.mmf.mb.ca/news/red-river-metis-our-grandmothers-collection-finds-its-way-home

346 Pacific Ave:
-New development on the edge of the Exchange District which will convert parking lot into 128 units of housing, including 38 affordable units.
-Work on the building foundation has started.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

388 Portage Ave:
-Renovation of the historic Boyd Building from office into residential apartments. The new building will contain 108 residential units and 2 main-floor commercial rental units.
-Interior renovation work is ongoing.
More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261745&page=44

214 Main St:
-Renovation of the old Winnipeg Hotel into a new Boutique Hotel.
-Restoration of the building’s facade started in Fall 2024 but construction appears to have stalled.
-This building is the oldest building in downtown Winnipeg, built in 1873, the same year that Winnipeg was incorporated.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manit...ions-1.6283825

232 King St:
-New building with 54 units in Chinatown, including affordable and rent-geared-to-income units.
-Foundation work started in winter 2026.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

252 Good St:
-New 7-storey building on the edge of downtown (technically in West Broadway) that will replace several surface parking lots. The building will contain 165 residential units, including 50 affordable housing units and commercial space.
-Excavation work has started, piling should begin soon.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

In Pre-Development:

Marketlands North:
-The Market Lands North project will contain two buildings: A 16-storey tower and a 4-6-storey mixed-use building. These are the second and third buildings to be announced for the redevelopment of the site where the Public Safety Building was located.
-The development will include two buildings varying in height between 4 and 16 storeys with main floor commercial, office space and 274 residential units. The project will include affordable housing units.
-Current Status: Approved for construction
-More Info: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/PublicNotices/detail/VARIANCE-25-118740%2FB
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinio...m-leading-into-major-construction-season
-More Info: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/winnipeg-committee-approves-market-lands-height-variance/

637 Main St:
-111 units of rent-geared-to-income housing, owned and operated by Main Street Project, to address homelessness in Winnipeg.
-Current Status: In planning
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-develop...accelerator-fund/capital-grant-incentive

120 & 128 James Ave:
-This heritage property conversion in the heart of the Exchange District includes a new four-storey addition on top of 128 James Ave and a new 10 storey building at 120 James Ave, adding 95 new residential units in total plus 3 commercial rental units.
-Current Status: Approved for construction, building permit issued on November 4, 2025.
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235120&page=40
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-develop...accelerator-fund/capital-grant-incentive

440 Edmonton St:
-Conversion of a vacant 13-story commercial building into a residential complex with 180 transitional, social, and affordable housing units.
-The building was formerly the Parkview Place Long Term Care Home, which was shut down in 2022 after 30 residents died from Covid.
-Current Status: Approved for construction, development permit issued September 15, 2025
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2022/03/30/care-home-nearly-vacated
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

187 Garry St:
-New mixed-use development where the Windsor Hotel was located. The development will consist of a 6-story tower next to a 12-story tower. In total, there will be 3 commercial units and 149 residential units.
-Current Status: Approved for construction
-More Info: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/PublicNotices/detail/VARIANCE-24-192824%2FB

300 Princess St:
-The 16-unit facility will be inclusive and low-barrier, welcoming diverse populations including those struggling with addictions and mental health challenges. The project aims to meet a critical need for safe and stable transitional housing for individuals who would be facing homelessness post-hospitalization.
-Current Status: In planning
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now

667-669 Main St:
-The retrofit of a heritage building downtown will provide 12 units of housing and detox services to people who are struggling with addiction.
-Current Status: In planning
-More Info: https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/housing/affordable-housing-now

22 Granite Way:
-11-story mixed-income development on a city-owned parking lot next to the Granite Curling Club. The building will contain 111 apartments, with 56 of them being affordable apartments including 30 rent-geared-to-income units.
-Current Status: It’s complicated. The property subdivision was approved by the City of Winnipeg but the Provincially-appointed Municipal Board ruled that a parking agreement needs to be sorted out before a development permit can be issued.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...anite-curling-club-parking-lot-1.7470833
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/city-report-granite-curling-club-municipal-board-9.7001594

291 Bannatyne Ave:
-New 10-story building to be built on-top-of the Sanford Building (currently the Exchange Event Centre) and the Maws Garage. The new building would contain 114 residential units (including 18 affordable units) and 2 commercial rental units.
-Current Status: Approved for construction
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261497
-More Info: https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/...ent-plan-for-exchange-district-building/
-More Info: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/...enlights-exchange-district-redevelopment

38 Albert St:
-Proposal for a new 11-storey mixed use building with a commercial unit on the main floor, offices on the second floor and 106 residential units on the other floors above. Replaces a surface parking lot.
-Current Status: Approved for construction, development permit issued August 14, 2025
-More Info: https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/ppd/PublicNotices/detail/VARIANCE-24-192700%2FB

235 Notre Dame Ave (St. Charles Hotel):
-The St. Charles hotel will be redeveloped into an 11-story building with only the façade remaining.
-The new building will contain 140 apartments with 80 of the apartments being affordable rentals.
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...own-housing-heritage-buildings-9.7063117

290 Garry St:
-Conversion of a vacant heritage building into 29 rental apartments (including 5 affordable apartments).
-More Info: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...own-housing-heritage-buildings-9.7063117

179 McDermot Ave:
-Conversion of a vacant heritage building into 14 rental apartments (including 3 affordable apartments).
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/...own-housing-heritage-buildings-9.7063117

151 William Stephenson Way:
-Proposal for a new 7-storey mixed-use building with ground floor commercial and 24 residential units above. Replaces a vacant 1-storey commercial building.
-Current Status: Development permit issued April 15, 2025
-More Info: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260859
-More Info: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2025/01/30/its-name-is-bond-bond-redux

Cancelled:

125 Garry St:
-Conversion of an existing office building into a mixed-use building with 126 housing units, including 32 affordable units.
-Current Status: Rumor has it that this project has fallen through. I would expect the building to be sold to a new owner and a new development proposed.
-Source: https://winnipegsun.com/news/local-news/winnipeg-feds-hand-out-25m-for-housing-development-projects

Totals:

Recently Completed: 547 housing units
Under Construction: 1758 housing units
In Predevelopment: 1375 housing units

Grand Total: 3680 housing units

[CoryB]

I would add the Portage location across from Deluca's. Two existing buildings were removed and construction fencing is up blocking the sidewalk. Those sort of things normally don't happen without permits.

Also further west I feel the apartment building replacing the former Perkins should be at minimum listed as pre-development. I cannot recall the developer's name but they have a pretty consistent track record and they did complete the site prep by demoing the Perkins.

[drew]

^ piles are also getting installed at this project. So it is a go.

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Originally Posted by CoryB

I would add the Portage location across from Deluca's. Two existing buildings were removed and construction fencing is up blocking the sidewalk. Those sort of things normally don't happen without permits.

Also further west I feel the apartment building replacing the former Perkins should be at minimum listed as pre-development. I cannot recall the developer's name but they have a pretty consistent track record and they did complete the site prep by demoing the Perkins.

It's a (very well done) list of downtown developments, so likely why C&R&S didn't include these ones further along Portage.

[1ajs]

whats the latest with the peck building?

[Biff]

^^^Nothing. Just safety repairs to remove the cornice that was in danger of falling.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by Biff

^^^Nothing. Just safety repairs to remove the cornice that was in danger of falling.

hopefully one day it gets it back

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by CoryB

I would add the Portage location across from Deluca's. Two existing buildings were removed and construction fencing is up blocking the sidewalk. Those sort of things normally don't happen without permits.

Also further west I feel the apartment building replacing the former Perkins should be at minimum listed as pre-development. I cannot recall the developer's name but they have a pretty consistent track record and they did complete the site prep by demoing the Perkins.

Both are exciting projects but they are outside of downtown. The list is for downtown development only.

[bomberjet]

The London Manor project by Carrington, on Kimberley at London that burned down a couple years ago, has a crane, piling equipment, etc on site. Hopefully this one survives construction.

Also, I don't really get onto Boradway much. But I noticed from the backside that the Hyatt Centric (I think) is underway.

[Brick&BRT]

Great updated list, thanks!

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by ColdRain&Snow

Hi Folks,

I have updated my list of downtown developments. I counted a total of 547 residential units recently completed (within the past year), 1758 units currently under construction, and another 1375 units in-planning. That's a total of 3680 residential units. Assuming 1.5 people per unit, that's a total of 5520 new people living downtown.

254 Edmonton
Location: 254 Edmonton
Developer: Integra Building Systems
Architect: -
Status: In development
Documents: -
Media: -
Description: Integra Building Systems is currently working on a downtown apartment complex with room for commercial spaces.
Permits:

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

The London Manor project by Carrington, on Kimberley at London that burned down a couple years ago, has a crane, piling equipment, etc on site. Hopefully this one survives construction.

Interestingly it will have 12 single room occupancy units.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by CoryB

I would add the Portage location across from Deluca's. Two existing buildings were removed and construction fencing is up blocking the sidewalk. Those sort of things normally don't happen without permits.

Also further west I feel the apartment building replacing the former Perkins should be at minimum listed as pre-development. I cannot recall the developer's name but they have a pretty consistent track record and they did complete the site prep by demoing the Perkins.

Both developments have construction permits issued.

951 Portage Avenue
Location: 951 Portage Avenue
Developer: Exemplar Developments
Architect: MAC Architecture Ltd
Status: U/C
Documents: Variance-July 23, 2025
Media: -
Description: The developer plans to construct a six-story mixed-use building featuring commercial spaces on the ground floor and 85 residential units on the upper floors. The building will be clad in vertical flute, brick, and smooth EIFS, with floor-to-ceiling windows for the commercial units facing Portage Avenue. A main entrance for the residential units will be located at the southeast corner, accompanied by a small seating area, and sidewalk extensions will be added in front of each commercial unit. Additionally, the proposal incorporates covered parking accessible from the rear lane, screened by a landscaped buffer and fence, with 28 parking stalls and 43 secure indoor bicycle parking stalls provided.
Permits: 2025-12-04: Construct New. Concurrent Building Permit Submission Exemplar Developments - Construct a six-storey, 1,248.6 m² apartment building (85 dwelling units) with additional 5 commercial units


2675 Portage Ave
Location: 2675 Portage Ave
Developer: Shoal Lake 40 First Nation | Paragon Design Build
Architect: Affinity Architecture Inc.
Status: Partial Permit-Foundation
Documents:

• Subdivision and Rezoning-June 21, 2024
• Variance-June 21, 2024
• December 14, 2023 - Stakeholder Meeting - Presentation

Media: RNR Restaurant (Formerly Perkins) on Portage Avenue Closes to Become Apartments-Access Winnipeg
Description: A proposed seven-storey mixed-use development led by Shoal Lake 40 First Nation at 2675 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg's St. James neighbourhood—on the former site of a long-standing restaurant—will deliver approximately 150 residential units, with around 40% designated as affordable to support community members and broader residents. The project includes one ground-level commercial unit, transforming a prominent Portage Avenue corner into a vibrant hub that enhances housing options, promotes affordability, and contributes to sustainable urban growth along this key corridor.
This development is a recipient of the Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Grant Incentive & this development is a recipient of the Affordable Housing Now program.
Permits: 25-208023 MU 2025-11-21, Construct New. "Affordable Housing Support", Construct a 7 storey + basement, 144209 sqft mixed use multi-family dwelling building, with 150 residential units & 1 CRU on the main floor.

[jim_bred]

Originally Posted by CoryB

Also further west I feel the apartment building replacing the former Perkins should be at minimum listed as pre-development. I cannot recall the developer's name but they have a pretty consistent track record and they did complete the site prep by demoing the Perkins.

As of today they have machinery on site.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by trueviking

$5 mil is a big ask from HAF. I’m not sure any other project got close to that much.

The owners initial ask from the Downtown Heritage Residential Conversion Grant Pilot Program was $10 Million.

Originally Posted by 1ajs

they own the garick theater i thought as well

The owner has advised Centreventre there is other exciting developments in the property parcel of land that he owns which includes the Garrick Theatre and the water park. Plan are to include those redevelopments to go hand in hand with the housing redevelopment. - Per Rochelle Squires in delegation to Executive Policy Committee - 2026 03 17.

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

Has there been any news on that development next to the McLaren? IIRC that one was speculative at best. With the Royal Bank now being closed, maybe some opportunity to consolidate or am I dreaming?

Neither development for the McLaren has begun, the retrofit of the hotel itself was announced in 2023, the plan was to renovate two floors at a time, i would imagine the redevelopment has applied for and is awaiting HAF grants, the initial budget was $37.5 Million.

The tower portion is probably dead, it was a potential partnership with Main Street Project which now has their ambitious renovation and addition at 637 Main St.

The McLaren House
Location: 554 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB
Developer: Rubi Gill | The Equal Housing Initiative
Architect: Verne Reimer (Tower) | Brook McIlroy (Heritage building)
Status: In Development
Media:

• McLaren owner wants to build new 'dignified living' space next to Main Street hotel-CBC News Manitoba
• $12M retrofit will transform aging McLaren Hotel into 150 'tiny homes' of supportive housing-CBC News Manitoba
• Winnipeg hotel used to house 150 residents is getting a facelift-APTN News
• McLaren up for overhaul-Winnipeg Free Press

Renderings
Description: The redevelopment of the McLaren Hotel, now known as RecoverBridge on Main: The McLaren House, transforms a 113-year-old, 150-room derelict single room occupancy (SRO) hotel built in 1910 in Winnipeg into modern, affordable, and supportive housing. Led by the Equal Housing Initiative, the project retrofits the six-floor building into 156 updated units featuring nine different room types, each with a private 3-piece bathroom (including toilet, sink, and shower or bathtub/shower combo), full adherence to Universal Design principles, and 21% of rooms accessible for people with disabilities. Improvements address longstanding deficiencies like inadequate bathrooms, kitchens, ventilation, and communal spaces by adding two laundry facilities per floor, communal kitchens on every second floor (informed by resident feedback), and inclusive rent covering all utilities plus cable. The first floor is dedicated to enhanced supportive services, including a gathering space for culturally appropriate healing, administrative offices, areas for social work and occupational therapy, food storage for a peer-led grocery store, a 3-bed medical unit for hospital discharges or dialysis patients, and an educational space—creating a comprehensive housing-first model to support recovery from trauma, addiction, and homelessness. Additional plans also included a 12-storey mixed use residential building.
Permits:

[Wpg_Guy]

ARROW - Architectural Metals and Building Envelopes

Thunderbird House restoration update - significant progress to report.

Since our last update, the roof system has moved into its next phase. Demolition is complete. The existing cladding is gone, water-damaged framing has been replaced, and the underlayment is now fully applied across the entire roof!

What's next: cladding installation.

Restoration continues to demand a different mindset than new construction. For a space this important to Winnipeg's Indigenous community, the standard isn't negotiable.

We're getting close. More updates to follow as cladding work gets underway.

linkedin

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Biff

Renovations coming to the Pembina Hwy Holiday Inn.

Holiday Inn Winnipeg South
Location: 1330 Pembina Highway
Developer: Sunray Group
Architect: Mataj Architects Inc.
Status In development
Documents:
Description: Holiday Inn Winnipeg South will undergo a major facade/exterior recladding project and interior renovation.
Permits: 25-203090 PE, 2025-09-02, Interior and Exterior Alterations. Landlord work in existing multi-storey hotel building. Interior alterations to include: construction of miscellaneous walls, installation of a door on the main floor lobby, restaurant & buffet areas, demolition of walls, removal of doors, ceiling, floor & wall finish, construction of walls, installation of doors, ceiling, floor & walls finish, to change the fit-up of the bathrooms and adjacent areas of guest rooms on floors 3-11. Exterior alterations to include: Renovation of EIFS (exterior insultation & finish systems) and Lighting.

[Wpg_Guy]

3041 Ness Avenue
Location: 3041 Ness Avenue
Developer: Swancoat Investments, Ltd.
Architect: BLDG architecture
Status: In Development
Documents: Variance
Media:
Description: The proposed development at 3041 Ness Avenue in Winnipeg involves constructing a modern five-storey multi-family residential building featuring 32 dwelling units. Rising to a height of 59.2 feet at the top of the roof parapet, the structure will prioritize accessible design with primary pedestrian entry from the south side facing Ness Avenue, including a raised crosswalk connecting to the public sidewalk for enhanced safety. Vehicular access will utilize the site's two existing private approaches, leading to a new bi-directional driveway loop at the front of the building, while 26 accessory parking stalls—14 of them indoors—will be provided, with indoor parking access from the front.
Permits: 25-180626 DP-2026-03-17, Permit. Development permit for a new 5-storey, 32-unit apartment building.