The Paddle Wheel Restaurant

The Paddlewheel Restaurant on the 6th floor of the Bay department store was a prime destination for generations. Whether strolling down Portage Avenue or shopping in downtown Winnipeg, it was a popular spot for Manitobans.

MAP CREDITS

Story and Map by Madison Herget-Schmidt

With assistance from Kimberley Moore

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