Several areas in Winnipeg are known for their shops, galleries, and cafes and make good destinations for those spending a few days in town, to get a better feel for the city and its diversity. These areas are: Academy Road, trending toward upscale shops and appealing to a middle-age and older crowd; Corydon Avenue, or Little Italy, known for its restaurants as well as plenty of boutiques, second-hand and curio shops, and galleries; Osborne Village, on Osborne Street, the city's most densely populated area, catering to the young and fashion-minded; the Exchange District, as described earlier, the most historic part of town, with many shops, galleries, restaurants, and clubs; the Wolseley area (aka the "Granola Belt"), particularly along Westminster Avenue, with shops catering to ecological and spiritual interests, plus bakeries and cafes; and Chinatown, between James and Logan avenues west of Main Street, where you can find excellent restaurants, visit herbalists and import shops, and view some beautiful architecture.
