Winnipeg’s Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after 46 years

Winnipeg’s iconic Portage and Main intersection has reopened to pedestrians for the first time in 46 years, marking a significant change since it was closed in 1979 for an underground concourse. Known as Canada’s coldest intersection, this reopening symbolizes a shift towards revitalizing the urban space for foot traffic.

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Winnipeg’s famous Portage and Main intersection is now open for people to walk across again after being closed for a very long time, since 1979!

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