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Sprawling mansions, lush greenery and gorgeous character homes are found in the upscale neighbourhood of Tuxedo. This area was originally conceived as “Tuxedo Park,” an exclusive residential suburb, during Winnipeg’s boom years from 1900-1914. Its development was enhanced by the proximity of Assiniboine Park and the building of the Broadway streetcar route in the early 1920s (later named Academy Road in 1933). While here, enjoy Assiniboine Park’s verdant lawns while dining on gourmet eats at Terrace Fifty-Five, shop for designer shoes at My Beautiful Shoes and play a round of mini golf at Tuxedo Golf Course.

Location: The approximate boundaries are Assiniboine Park and Forest to the west, the Assiniboine River to the north, Kenaston Boulevard to the east and Sterling Lyon Parkway to the south. Located 5.7 km from downtown and 5.9 km from the airport.
How to get there: From the airport, turn onto Wellington Ave and turn right onto King Edward St (Route 90). Continue south on Route 90 (which becomes Kenaston) and turn right at any point before Sterling Lyon Parkway to enter Tuxedo.

Bus routes: 18, 65, 66, 67, 78, 79, 95

Top Places to Eat and Shop

• Pick up the hottest eyewear designs at Four Eyes Optical Boutique, which features fashion-forward specs from labels such as Ed Hardy, Christian Dior, Tom Ford and John Galliano. 2090 Corydon Ave, 889-7408. http://www.foreyesoptical.ca/index_flash.html
• Whether looking for a new piece of sparkling jewellery, a fun kitchen gadget or chic candle set, LoLa Boutique has a well-rounded selection of gifts and treasures to scoop up. 11-2090 Corydon Ave, 896-5652
• Gorgeous boots, stilettos, sandals and pumps straight off the runways from designers such as Christian Lacroix, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Celine are sold at high-end shoe store My Beautiful Shoes. 156-2025 Corydon Ave, 415-3362.
• Nature enthusiasts head to Tamarack Casual and Outdoor Clothing for outdoor clothing essentials. Top name casual and outdoor apparel brands carried from Canada Goose to The North Face to Icebreaker. 8-2090 Corydon Ave, 940-4800. http://www.tamarackclothing.com
• Located in the pavilion at Assiniboine Park, Terrace Fifty-Five offers beautiful views of the park’s vast green space in a fine dining atmosphere. Canadian and regional cuisines are the menu’s focus—the signature lobster pot pie with rich brandied cream sauce is a decadent entrée worth savouring. 55 Pavilion Cres, 938-PARK. http://www.wowhospitality.ca/restaurants/terrace55_menu.html
• Toto N’ Dot welcomes families and little ones into its shop where stylish children’s clothing dress the racks. Browse tiny pea coats, metallic puffy parkas, striped onesies, flowered headbands and more. 112-2025 Corydon Ave, 487-2896. http://www.totondot.com
• Heaping portions of mouth-watering, authentic Greek food from gyros to lamb chops to chicken souvlaki make Tuxedo Family Village Restaurant a neighbourhood favourite. The thick slices of buttery garlic bread and tangy lemon potatoes are perfectly prepared sides. 2090 Corydon, 897-6565.

Top Things to See and Do

• One of the city’s crown jewels, Assiniboine Park and Zoo is a prime gathering space. Many large events are hosted here, including the Teddy’s Bear’s Picnic. The park’s amenities include two restaurants, conservatory, children’s nature playground, trails, fields, English and Leo Mol sculpture gardens, picnic shelters, fire pits, pavilion with art gallery, and an outdoor stage. Be sure to check out the new Qualico Family Centre overlooking the recently expanded duck pond for a bite to eat in the café. 55 Pavilion Cres, 927-6000. http://www.assiniboinepark.ca/
• Catch a show performed by the professional community theatre company Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT), now entering its 24th season. WJT puts on productions that reflect the Jewish experience of the past, present and future. Upcoming productions include Tribefest: Genesis and Angels in America: Millenium Approaches. 123 Doncaster St, 477-7515. http://www.wjt.ca/
• Work on your swing on the 18-hole course or driving range at Tuxedo Golf Course. Located across from Assiniboine Park, this course also boasts a popular 18-hole mini-golf course. http://www.westerngolfmanagement.com/dir_tuxedo.html
• With six screened-in courts (four with lights), Tuxedo Tennis Club is a public facility perfect for tennis fiends looking to perfect their game.370 Southport Blvd, 837-3766. http://www.tuxedotennis.org