A full day of dining starts on the west side of Winnipeg for a nourishing and delicious 'toast' to the morning. Then, head downtown to try one of Canada's most iconic foods. Last, dine in style at one the city's newest restaurants, which brings a culinary legacy to downtown Winnipeg.

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If your stay includes popular attractions and events located on the west side of the city such as Assiniboine Park Zoo, The Leaf, Red River Ex or Assiniboia Downs...this is the breakfast spot for you! True to its name, Bluestone Cottage feels like a sweet summer cottage, with attention to detail throughout like gorgeous blue tiling along the coffee bar.

The best way to start the day is with both a coffee and a cold drink - so be sure to pair your specialty caffeine beverage of choice with a smoothie or freshly squeezed juice. Or, try the best of both worlds with the Frappa Smoothie - espresso, ice, vanilla and cane sugar.

Next, head downtown to continue exploring Winnipeg. Here, you'll find the historic Exchange District - an outstanding collection of 150 heritage buildings within 20 city blocks. First, join a heritage walking tour with the Exchange District Biz to learn the fascinating history and mysteries of this Winnipeg neighbourhood. Then, shop an array of local businesses or continue learning at the Manitoba Museum - where science, history and nature collide.

Once you've worked up an appetite, pop into Peasant Cookery, which is centrally located in the neighbourhood next to The Cube at Old Market Square (host to top summer festivals like the Winnipeg Fringe Festival and the Winnipeg Jazz Festival).

Sit outside on the sunny patio and watch the world go by, or head inside to dine in the rustic-chic space. Peasant Cookery is one of the best places in the city to try local fare as they maintain a strong house-made philosophy. Their house-cured meats and pickled vegetables adorn many dishes.

Grab a fresh and light salad or opt for bistro fare like the lemon pickerel bacon sandwich - a great opportunity to try a local fish (aka walleye).

Whether your afternoon finds you at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights or with plans to catch a show at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club, it makes sense to stick around the downtown area for dinner.

If you've dined in Winnipeg before, you might know about the legendary 529 Wellington, one of Winnipeg's finest dining institutions. Now, it's easy to experience the 529 experience without leaving downtown. 529 Uptown is like 529 Wellington's stylish younger sister with added Japanese fusion flair.

The atmosphere is cool and cosmopolitan and features fun, modern touches like light-up menus.

Roasted with honey balsamic and garlic aioli, 529’s brussels sprouts are a tasty option to ease your appetite into the evening. Then, grab a few small plates to share - the duck nachos offer a refreshing, crunchy flavour of Asian fusion while 529's iconic onion ring tower (half) are a tried and true classic.

To keep things light and crisp, any one of their salads will not disappoint. The beet salad will have you trying to guess the secret ingredient in their tantalizing salad dressing! Tuscan greens, orange, sweet shiitake, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds and a carrot ginger vinaigrette...it's the perfect palette transition from appetizer to main course.