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Experience excitement this summer as 201 Portage kicks the season with our Summer Concerts Event Series, hosted on our outdoor plaza! Join us every Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. throughout June, July, and August for a sizzling lineup of concerts promising to make this summer unforgettable. While the schedule is outlined below, be sure…

529 Uptown has officially opened its doors in the lobby at 201 Portage, following a Grand Opening event held on March 5th.   The new restaurant is a creation of Doug Stephen’s WOW Hospitality Concepts, the culinary experts behind Winnipeg staples 529 Wellington, Peasant Cookery, Prairie’s Edge and Alena. Behind the flavours of 529 Uptown is…

2023 was another busy year for the Projects and Development Team here at 201. From existing tenant expansions, tenant relocations, and new tenant arrivals, there was lots of construction to keep everyone busy. The last few years have seen significant upgrades to 201 Portage, with the lobby, courtyard, and new gym spaces being developed and…

A huge shout-out to everyone who participated in the annual 201 Portage Gingerbread Building Competition.  We asked for teams to get creative, and – boy – did they deliver!  Mercatino’s stunning creation won over the judges to take home the top prize, while Bokhaut won the voter prize, as determined by the tenants who cast…

Our team at 201 Portage have taken significant steps this year to advance our commitment toward sustainability. By implementing various initiatives, we have gathered crucial data, reduced energy consumption, and minimized environmental impact. One of these initiatives includes partnering with Greenwave Innovations to install monitoring devices in our electrical system. This will enable us to…

Thank you to all of the incredible sponsors, fearless participants, and outstanding volunteers who made the Endeavour Rising Tide Challenge 2023 event a towering success! Endeavour Wealth Management went above and beyond its target of $29,029, all in support of The Dream Factory, an organization that helps fulfill the dreams of Manitoba children battling life-threatening…

The 2023 Summer Vibes Event Series has officially come to an end! The last four months have been absolutely unforgettable, filled with several amazing concerts and events. We appreciate everyone who came by to check out one of our shows or workshops and hope you enjoyed every bit of the entertainment. Take a moment to…

Harvard Developments is pleased to announce that 201 Portage has achieved the prestigious ‘BOMA 360’ designation as part of BOMA International’s 360 Performance Program. This recognition demonstrates Harvard’s commitment to delivering world-class building quality, safety, and sustainability to our community of tenants and retailers. The BOMA 360 Performance Program is a highly respected benchmark in…

201 Portage is bringing the heat this summer with a jam-packed Summer Vibes Event Series on the newly renovated Plaza! Taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1, we’ve loaded June, July and August with concerts, 201Talks, workshops, and outdoor games to ensure your summer will be one to remember. The full event schedule…

In the world of modern workplace design and functionality, there are trends, and then there is Teknion.   Reshaping how we work and interact for nearly four decades, Teknion was founded in 1982 and is a Canadian manufacturer of contract office furnishings and demountable partitions. Headquartered in Toronto, they have established themselves as a global leader…

You’re invited to provide feedback about the Portage & Main Revitalization Study at an upcoming public engagement session where you can learn more about the ideas for the intersection, speak with the project team, and share your thoughts. The membrane (waterproofing layer) that protects the underground concourse at the intersection is nearing the end of…

201 Portage is pleased to welcome Montrose Mortgage Corporation Ltd. to the community! Montrose Mortgage Corporation Ltd.  (“MMC”) is a private and locally owned commercial mortgage administration company combining loan origination, underwriting, and servicing into one seamless full-service platform. “In late November 2022, our office relocated to 201 Portage Avenue to be closer to our…

At 201 Portage, we take fitness seriously. We understand the profound physical and mental benefits it can have on all of us, which is why we’re hosting our first-ever gym contest, “March into Fitness”! Throughout the month of March, we will be tracking member usage at the 201 Fitness Centre and rewarding the member with…

The Exchange District BIZ, in partnership with Artspace, has launched its inaugural light-based festival looking to brighten our dark winter months.  “Lights on the Exchange” tasks multi-media artists with illuminating heritage storefronts, rooftops and alleyways with fresh, contemporary installations and projections.  New works of art will be released on March 3rd, featuring large-scale lanterns and…

Looking for office space isn’t always easy. The process can be overwhelming, the jargon confusing, and you’ll need to do plenty of research before you put pen to paper. To help you, we’ve assembled ten commercial real estate terms that every business should know before looking for space. 1. Common Area Maintenance (CAM): This is…

New Media Manitoba (NMM) will soon join “Team 201” in their brand-new StudioLab xR, a 5,000-square-foot virtual production studio managed by the non-profit industry group. Dedicated to supporting Manitoba’s Interactive digital media industry, New Media Manitoba works to foster growth through education and skills training. The NMM team creates Interactive digital media workforce awareness through…

In the spring of 2022, 201 Portage partnered with BeeProject Apiaries to install hives on the roof of 201 Portage. We are so proud to have been able to support the local bee population and pollination efforts – and to share the sweet rewards with you! We want to thank each and every one of…

Occupants of 201 Portage got together in December to participate in one heck of a tasty tournament. Eight teams gathered to see who could make the most incredible edible gingerbread diorama, which fellow tenants then voted on. In the end, Taylor McCaffrey got to experience the sweet taste of victory with their amazing cookie ‘n candy creation!…

On November 16, 201 Portage celebrated the completion of ‘Transform201’, a multi-faceted $25+ million renovation project. The event saw dignitaries, members of the business community, and the Transform201 team come together to celebrate the completion of this incredible undertaking, as well as officially welcome BMO and 529 Uptown to the tower. For more information on…

What better way to support the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg than to invest in the community? The new 201 Portage Courtyard is now complete, providing a gathering space for you and the surrounding community to gather, network, have lunch – and get your daily dose of Vitamin D, all in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. The…

November 16, 2022 | Winnipeg, MB – There’s a fresh new vibe in Downtown Winnipeg thanks to the recent completion of a significant transformation project at 201 Portage.    The $25+ million makeover, dubbed ‘Transform201’, was officially celebrated Wednesday at an event hosted by Harvard Developments. The gathering was an opportunity to highlight the tower’s many…

Bringing fine dining, premium coffee, and mouth-watering burgers to the historic intersection of Portage and Main, 529 Uptown is coming to 201 Portage. A sister restaurant of 529 Wellington, 529 Uptown will open its doors in spring 2023 and will be a high-end 57-seat restaurant on the north side of the 201 lobby. Accompanied by…

The new 201 FITNESS officially opened its doors in early September with a highly successful Open House event! Thank you to everyone who stopped to tour the facility, check out the equipment, and enjoy some healthy snacks. We would also like to thank everyone who provided valuable feedback after the event, which our team will use…

There are a lot of exciting things happening as part of the 201 Portage Plaza Project! Our construction crews have installed the state-of-the-art glass panel bridge, and we are thrilled to see the finished product! Each of the ten 550lb panels took a whole day to put in place, and we are so close to…

Work on the 201 Portage Plaza Project is chugging along as we continue our work to provide tenants and the public with a gorgeous place to relax, have a bite to eat, and gather as a community! Concrete planters have been poured, the advanced drainage water storage system has been installed, the temporary roof structure…

There’s a lot going on at the corner of Portage and Main! To give us a rundown of what exactly is taking place in front of 201 Portage, we connected with Jared Lazaruk, Superintendent, PCL Construction; Jim Moore, Senior Property Manager, Harvard Developments Corporation, and Dave Goertzen, Project Coordinator, Harvard Developments Corporation to share an…

Get pumped 201 Portage! Our new 201 Fitness Centre is almost complete! This new fitness centre has been in the works for quite some time, and we’re incredibly excited to be able to share it with all of you! It has always been a goal of ours to foster ways for our tenants to be…

There are a lot of exciting things happening at 201 Portage this year: from the floor to ceiling transformation of the lobby, the low- and high-rise elevator remodels, and many tenant suites being extensively refurbished.   And that’s just the interior! Arguably, one of the most exciting things happening at 201 Portage in 2022 isn’t…

201 Portage is pleased to welcome hundreds of tiny new tenants to our downtown tower. This spring, 201 partnered with BeeProject Apiaries to install two urban beehives on our 2nd-level roof. The goal of these hives is to not only support the local honeybee population, but to also give us an opportunity to raise awareness…

We here at 201 Portage often emphasize the importance of “Making a Statement” with your business.   Well, now it’s our turn.  It’s been a while since some of you have been to the building, and we’ve missed you.  While you were away, we’ve been busy with major work taking place, and we’re thrilled to say…

April 22 is Earth Day. It should come as no surprise that the world is moving toward a more energy-efficient, environmentally conscious mindset. Corporations, organizations, individuals, and businesses all have a social responsibility to make an honest effort to lower their carbon footprints and reduce energy consumption, all in the name of future generations. The…

201 Portage is nearing its completion of the largest elevator modernization project in Winnipeg’s history! Thanks to TK Elevator Canada; nearly every aspect of the high-rise, low-rise, service and concourse shuttle elevators are receiving significant upgrades for the first time in 30 years! But what’s being changed? Let’s start from the ground level. A brand…

The renovation has taken centre stage as work expands into the lobby of 201 Portage, elevator cabs get a makeover, and plans take shape to reimagine our iconic courtyard. Join Jim Moore and Sandy Jamault for a behind-the-scenes tour of Transform201.

with Treena Nault – IG Private Wealth Management

Pat O’Connor, Manager of News Technology for Corus Entertainment and its Winnipeg media brands, joined us to chat about the station’s recent move, setting up a state of the art studio, and what’s on tap in 2021 for Winnipeg’s news leader… You recently made the move into 201 in the Fall – can you give…

The mercury might be dropping in the 204 but have no fear because 201 is bringing the fire in December. Earlier this month, our project team in Winnipeg officially kicked-off “Transform201”, an extraordinarily bold renovation plan to Winnipeg’s #1 business address. Now, we know it’s a busy time of year – endless hockey or dance…

Looking out from the 22nd floor at Portage and Main, Norm Snyder’s train of thought is focused on one thing: change. Across the horizon, harvest shades of auburn, magenta and canary dot the landscape as the beauty of Fall begins to blanket Winnipeg. Shifting his perspective to his interior surroundings, the Managing Partner and Chair…

Manitoba Race to Reduce challenges commercial building landlords and tenants to publicly commit to working together to reduce their collective energy use.  After two years, participating buildings of the Race have saved 6,223,833 kWh of electricity and 149,028 m3 of natural gas for a total energy reduction of 2.1% since the race began.  201 Portage alone reduced…

Harvard Developments Inc. and its Building Partners are proud to announce BMO Bank of Montreal as the newest major tenant of 201 Portage, Winnipeg’s premier office tower. The Canadian investment and financial services company will be creating a revolutionary 6,000 sq. ft., full-service branch on the main floor of 201 Portage, establishing a powerhouse presence…