FORT WHYTE (KENASTON | MCGILLIVRAY) In the past 20 years, Fort Whyte has experienced rapid residential and commercial growth. The area includes new subdivisions, including Whyte Ridge, Linden Woods and Linden Ridge, several industrial parks and booming retail power centres along Bishop Grandin Blvd and McGillivray Blvd. Casual, family and fine dining restaurants, big box retailers, strip malls, factory outlets and a second-run movie theatre make this area a busy hub of activity. For a change of pace, head to urban nature centre FortWhyte Alive, featuring wetlands, lakes, prairies and forest. Here, you can view roaming bison, hike along trails, look for wildlife, visit the interpretive centre, and participate in workshops, along with other outdoor activities. Location: The approximate boundaries are McCreary Rd, Brady Rd and the RM of Morris to the west, Waverley St to the east, Cadboro Rd to the south and Wilkes Ave to the north. Located 8.8 km from downtown and 8.7 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) past Wilkes Ave into Fort Whyte. Bus routes: 64, 78, 80, 81, 84, 86, 94 TOP PLACES TO EAT Shimmering lights, bamboo wallpaper and Japanese artwork beautify Asoyama’s large, 150-seat dining area, which offers regular and traditional tatami seating. A diverse range of Japanese food from fusion house rolls, gyoza, sunomono salad and sweet, grilled eggplant make up the eight-page menu. 1717 Kenaston Blvd, 487-4222. www.asoyamasushi.ca A bouquet of spices perfumes the stylized, tiered dining room of Clay Oven. Silver bowls are used to serve authentic Indian dishes from silky butter chicken to fiery vindaloo shrimp. 240-1600 Kenaston Common, 888-2529. www.clayovenrestaurant.ca With a wine list of 110 selections and beautifully presented Tuscan dishes, Dacquisto offers superb Italian fine dining. The menu captures the region’s flavours with wood-fired pizzas; traditional tiramisu; rich, five-cheese ravioli and tender veal Milanese. 1715 Kenaston Blvd, 938-2229. www.wowhospitality.ca/restaurants/dacquisto_menu.html Sleek, chic and sexy describes the atmosphere at Joey Restaurants. Savour luxurious, creative takes on classic comfort dishes, such as lobster grilled cheese and seared ahi tuna club sandwiches. 1550 Kenaston Blvd, 477-5639. www.joeyrestaurants.com One of three locations in Winnipeg, The Keg remains a popular chain restaurant for top-notch grilled Canadian steaks, seafood, chicken and ribs served in a contemporary, casual setting. 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 477-5300. www.kegsteakhouse.com/en