Corydon Avenue,
Corydon Avenue between Lilac St and Daly St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
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Open Corydon – Little Italy transforms one of Winnipeg's most popular entertainment districts into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destination every Sunday throughout the summer. From July 5 to September 6, 2026, a section of Corydon Avenue between Lilac Street and Daly Street is closed to vehicle traffic, creating more space for visitors to explore the neighbourhood on foot.
Visitors can stroll along the avenue while exploring expanded restaurant patios, unique local boutiques, pop-up experiences, public art installations, and the lively atmosphere that makes Winnipeg's Little Italy a favourite summer destination.
Whether you're planning a family outing, meeting friends for lunch, grabbing a gelato, or spending the afternoon exploring Winnipeg's vibrant food scene, Open Corydon offers something for everyone.
Known as Winnipeg's historic Little Italy, Corydon Avenue has long been a destination for patios, cafés, international cuisine, shopping, and people-watching. Open Corydon builds on that tradition by giving pedestrians the opportunity to experience the neighbourhood without vehicle traffic.
Throughout the summer, visitors can also enjoy free live music while spending a few hours—or the entire day—discovering the many restaurants, cafés, and local businesses along the avenue.
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Spend your Sunday exploring Open Corydon – Little Italy, where Corydon Avenue becomes a pedestrian-only destination filled with restaurant patios, local shops, public art, live music, and free summer fun from July 5 to September 6.