Graham Avenue pilot launches this summer

Over 2023 and 2024, we asked Winnipeggers to help us envision the future of Graham Avenue. You told us you want it to focus on pedestrians and become a vibrant destination.

We developed a plan to make Graham Avenue a signature street in our Downtown—a place to meet on a patio, attend a market, gather for events, read a book in the shade, or walk your dog.

Council has funded a placemaking pilot as the first step toward this long-term vision. The pilot will launch in June 2025.

Bringing Graham Avenue to life this summer

We’re introducing a pedestrian-focused pilot area on Graham Avenue between Carlton Street and Garry Street. This four-block section is currently restricted to buses and bikes. When the new bus network launches on June 29, service will no longer run along much of Graham Avenue.

Starting in July, you’ll notice some exciting changes at street level:

Street murals supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative
New artistic lighting and places to sit
Art installations
Planters, picnic tables, and ping pong tables
Custom-built street furniture
Festival space for events like the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)’s 2025 Championship Weekend (CW25), August 22-24

More art and activities will pop up along the street through Summer 2025.

Learn more: winnipeg.ca/reimagininggraham