Baby shower venue in Winnipeg
Showers, gender reveals and sip and sees in a bright, private heritage loft. Bring your caterer, your balloons and everyone who can't wait to meet the baby.
- Up to 50 guests
- From $275 per hour
- 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
- Exchange District 70 Albert St
A calm, light-filled room for a happy day
Parents-to-be deserve a shower that feels relaxed. The Harlow Exchange gives you a private room with soft natural light, comfortable lounge seating for the guest of honour and space for little ones to wander.
After the baby arrives, it is just as lovely for a sip and see: a gentle afternoon where friends and family meet the newest member of the family, with coffee from the kitchenette and plenty of room for strollers in the prep room.
Made for showers and family gatherings
- Comfortable seating
- A velvet lounge set and vintage sofa give the guest of honour a comfortable spot all afternoon.
- Room for kids
- Open hardwood floors and a soft play setup are easy to arrange for young guests.
- Blank canvas styling
- Pastels, neutrals or full colour. Balloon arches and backdrops look beautiful against the brick.
- Your food, your way
- Any caterer or bakery, or a family potluck. The kitchenette handles coffee and serving.
- A prep room for gifts
- Keep gifts, strollers and supplies organized in the 500 square foot prep room.
- Four hours for $600
- Same rate on weekdays and weekends.
A four hour afternoon shower
Four hours for $600 leaves time to decorate, celebrate and open gifts without watching the clock.
- 12:00 pm Setup, balloons and dessert table
- 1:00 pm Guests arrive
- 1:45 pm Lunch and games
- 2:45 pm Gifts in the lounge, or the gender reveal
- 4:00 pm Wrap
Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.
$600 for 4 hours
$150 per hour, private use of the full loft
Hours booked
Families book us for
- Baby showers
- Gender reveals
- Sip and sees
- Baby sprinkles
- Baptism and christening receptions
- First birthdays
Add a photographer who knows the light
Mark Eadie co-owns The Harlow Exchange and photographs maternity, newborn and family sessions across Winnipeg. Ask for a combined venue and photography quote for your shower or sip and see.
Entirely optional. Every photographer is welcome here.
Questions and answers
How many guests fit at The Harlow Exchange?
Up to 50 people at any time, seated or standing. That count includes everyone in the space: guests, vendors, caterers and performers. The 3,700 square foot hall gives 50 people plenty of room to move, mingle and dance.
Can we host a gender reveal here?
Yes. Balloon pops and cake reveals photograph beautifully against the brick. Confetti, smoke and fog effects need written approval first.
What is a sip and see?
A relaxed gathering after the baby arrives, where friends and family drop by to meet the baby. A three to four hour afternoon booking works well.
Is the venue good for young children?
Yes. The open hardwood floor gives kids room to move, and families often bring soft play pieces. Parents should know the venue is up about 25 stairs, so plan for strollers with a helper.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes, any caterer you like, with no required vendor list. The 500 square foot prep room has a kitchenette with a sink, microwave, mini fridge, water cooler and two coffee machines for staging and service.
Can we bring our own food, cake and desserts?
Yes. Potluck spreads, a favourite bakery, a dessert table, a family recipe: all welcome. The kitchenette and folding tables make serving simple.
Can we decorate?
Yes. The loft is a blank canvas of brick, white columns and hardwood. Bring florals, balloons, linens, signage and lighting, and style it however you like. Confetti, glitter and fog machines need written approval first.
Can we play music?
Yes. Two Bluetooth speakers are included: a JBL speaker and an XL rolling party speaker with LED light rings. Planning a DJ, live band or dancing? Tell us when you book and we will confirm the details for your event.
Is the rate the same on weekdays and weekends?
Yes. Every day of the week carries the same hourly rate. Weekday dates often have more availability on short notice.
Where do guests park?
Several public lots sit within half a block of 70 Albert Street. Street parking is free for two hours on Saturdays and free all day Sunday. The venue is two blocks from City Hall and a short walk from Portage and Main, with transit nearby.
Is the venue accessible?
The Harlow Exchange is on the second floor of an 1880 heritage building. Guests enter at the corner of Albert Street and McDermot Avenue and climb about 25 stairs. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator runs from the rear alley loading dock, which sits about 3.5 feet above the alley, so it is set up for vendor load-in. If a guest has mobility needs, call us at (204) 400-5700 before booking and we will plan it together.
Can we see the space before booking?
Yes. Start with the four minute virtual tour. To walk the loft in person, request a private viewing and we will set a time.
Baby shower and sip and see venue in the Exchange District
The Harlow Exchange is a private baby shower venue in downtown Winnipeg for up to 50 guests. The bright heritage loft welcomes outside caterers, bakers and decorators, and works beautifully for gender reveals, sip and sees and baptism receptions.
Rent by the hour from $275, any day of the week. Most showers book four hours.
More ways to use the space
Choose your shower date
Pick your hours on the booking calendar, or come see the space first.
Check dates and book Book a private viewing
Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.