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UPCOMING EVENT: Join Heritage Winnipeg on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 for our magical fall fundraiser!
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  • July 29, 2025

    A Magical Evening Awaits!

    Tickets for Heritage Winnipeg’s 2025 Fall Fundraiser, Magician & The Muse, are now on sale! Join us for a spellbinding event on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 in the magnificent Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street. This year we are excited to be presenting a world class magic show featuring Masters of Illusion Sean Watson and…

  • July 18, 2025

    Our Heritage is Worth it!

    On July 4, 2025, the City of Winnipeg’s Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development voted in support of increasing the budget for the conservation of the 1905 Carnegie Library at 380 William Avenue by $3.5 million. The city originally planned to spend $12.7 million conserving the library, but market conditions have driven the cost…

  • July 15, 2025

    Bigger, But Not Better

    On July 14th, 2025, Winnipeg’s City Council approved construction of a 168 foot residential tower on King Street as part of phase two of the Market Lands project. It will be built on the site which included of the former 1966 Public Safety Building at 151 Princess Street. While the property is surrounded by built…

  • July 14, 2025

    Another Smiling Face

    Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank Robert Baxter for his generous donation of a Tribune Building shard. This shard, salvaged from the facade of the 1914 structure at 257 Smith Street in 1969, is the second of 14 terracotta heads from the Tribune Building to find a home in our office. We hope the two…

  • June 27, 2025

    Portage & Main: Open After 46 Years

    Portage & Main officially opened to pedestrians on June 27! This marks the first time in 46 years that pedestrians are allowed to cross the intersection. The prospect of this reopening has long been a topic of debate. For nearly five decades, concrete barriers prevented Winnipegers from crossing the corners of these roads, known as…

  • June 25, 2025

    Meet the Winners of Doors Open 2025!

    Results are in, and we’ve found our winners! Heritage Winnipeg is proud to present the winners of Doors Open 2025! A special thanks to all of the hosts and volunteers for their amazing work during the weekend, making it possible to share the stories that our buildings tell. Another thank you goes out to everyone…

  • June 19, 2025

    A New Face at the Office

    Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank long time heritage supporter Helen Leeds for her generous donation of a Tribune Building shard. The terracotta head, known as a grotesque, was originally on the facade of the 1914 Tribune Building at 257 Smith Street. We are delighted to have a new friend at the office and take…

  • June 10, 2025

    Brighter Days Ahead for Bleak House

    Phase 1 of the Bleak House capital renewal project has begun! The City of Winnipeg’ Municipal Accommodations Division secured funding through the Gail Parvin Hammerquist Fund and supplemental funds from the Municipal Accommodations Division to commence the project. The roof and eavestrough of the building have already been replaced, which will help stop the penetration…

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  • National Trust Conference 2025

    Thu., Oct. 23, - Sat., Oct. 25, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    in 76 days

    The National Trust Conference (with Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals & Indigenous Heritage Circle) is Canada’s largest heritage learning & networking event. Every year, the conference brings together 500+ individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including professionals (new and established), artisans and advocates, developers, planners, heritage site operators, researchers, students, and volunteers from across Canada and beyond. This lively annual gathering includes challenging and fascinating case studies and lessons from heritage practice, communities, and industry, as well as productive debate and goal-setting discussions.

    National Trust Conference 2025

    Heritage Now!

    The National Trust Conference will be in Halifax this year with heritage volunteers, policymakers, and professionals from across Canada. This year’s theme, Heritage Now!, will explore the urgent need to protect, sustain, and reinvent our heritage places. Participants will gain insight and inspiration through case studies, lessons, and meaningful discussions. Meet peers from all throughout Canada, as well as potential employers or project collaborators. You don’t want to miss this important event!

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  • Heritage Winnipeg’s 2025 Fall Fundraiser

    Fri., Oct. 3, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    in 56 days

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Join Heritage Winnipeg on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, for our spellbinding Fall Fundraiser at the Millennium Centre! This year, we are so excited to be presenting a world-class magic and illusion show, Magician & The Muse, featuring Master of Illusion Sean Watson and Mistress of Magic Chanelle Munroe. You will be in awe as the historic banking hall is transformed into a glamorous stage, challenging you to believe in the impossible! It will be a mysterious evening of entertainment with all funds raised helping us continue our important work advocating for and celebrating our built heritage. Be sure to save the date!

    Tickets for our Fall Fundraiser are on sale now! Visit the event home page to purchase tickets or learn more. Heritage Winnipeg members receive a 10% discount on tickets when purchased through the member newsletter. You will not want to miss this bewitching event in support of a great cause!
     


     

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  • Doors Open Winnipeg 2025

    Sat., May. 24, - Sun., May. 25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    76 days ago

    Celebrating the stories our buildings tell!

    Held annually on the last weekend of May, Heritage Winnipeg’s Doors Open Winnipeg is a FREE city-wide celebration of Winnipeg’s distinct spaces, outstanding architecture and vibrant history. We encourage everyone to explore Winnipeg’s past at unique events and tours located throughout the city. Since 2004, over 300,000 visitors and countless volunteers have made Doors Open Winnipeg one of the city’s essential spring events.

    Don’t miss out on this year’s event as we celebrate Winnipeg’s National Historic Site – the Exchange District – and its fascinating history alongside the amazing built heritage treasures, cultural institutions and historic streetscapes!

    Please visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website to learn more about this event.

     

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  • 2025 Red River Heritage Fair

    Thu., May. 1, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

    99 days ago

    University of Winnipeg Duckworth Centre

    400 Spence Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    The Red River Heritage Fair program encourages students to explore the history of our country in a dynamic and hands-on environment. Students from grades 4 t0 9 use the medium of their choice to recount the stories of the people, events and key moments from Canadian history. The selected projects from participating schools are then presented at the Red River Heritage Fair.

    Along with presenting their projects, at the fair the students also respond to questions from judges; participate in interactive workshops; and share their project with fellow students, parents, teachers, and community members. It is an exciting and fast-paced day of learning about Canada’s history with lots of awards to be won!

    Let’s celebrate cultural diversity, new perspectives and exciting connections between the past and present! Let’s inspire students to be passionate about Canadian history and recognize their hard work! Visit the Red River Heritage Fair website to find out how you can get involved.

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  • Heritage Winnipeg’s 39th Annual Preservation Awards

    Thu., Apr. 10, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

    120 days ago

    The Gregg Building

    52 Albert Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Heritage Winnipeg cordially invites you to our

    39th Annual Preservation Awards

    Join us in celebrating the people, organizations and building projects that have gone above and beyond in the conservation and advancement of Winnipeg’s built heritage!

    Thursday, April 10th, 2025
    The Gregg Building
    52 Albert Street

    Doors open at 5:15 pm
    Free street parking starts at 5:30 pm
    Ceremony commences at 5:45 pm
    Light reception at 6:45 pm
    Featuring live music by Geoff Erickson

    A FREE public event!

    Thank you to our event sponsor:

    For more information about the event, please contact Heritage Winnipeg at info@heritagewinnipeg.com or 204-942-2663

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  • Marc & Mandy… & Millennium!

    Sat., Mar. 1, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

    160 days ago

    On Saturday, March 1st at 10:30am, the Millennium Centre will be featured on The Marc and Mandy Show on Global Winnipeg!

    Marc and Mandy visited the Millennium Centre and explored the beautiful architecture of this now 1912 historic entertainment venue. A huge thank you to the whole Marc and Mandy team for giving our favourite heritage building its moment in the spotlight!

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  • First Fridays Book Sale on February 7th

    Fri., Feb. 7, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    182 days ago

    Heritage Winnipeg Office

    #509 - 63 Albert Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Join us on Friday, February 7th from 5pm-7pm for our first ever book sale!

    As part of First Fridays in the Exchange, we’ll be offering a selection of new and used books available to purchase. All proceeds will go towards supporting Heritage Winnipeg. Stop by for some amazing book deals!

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    First Fridays Website

  • Under The Dome Heritage Winnipeg’s Fundraiser

    Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, - Sat., Nov. 9, 2024, 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

    273 days ago

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    On November 8th, 1873, the City of Winnipeg was officially incorporated, with the first council meeting taking place in January, 1874. Join Heritage Winnipeg on the anniversary of this important date for our Under The Dome fundraiser. We will be celebrating Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary and raising funds to ensure our rich collection of built heritage stands tall for another 150 years! It will be a wonderful evening with entertainment, drinks and amazing food in the magnificent Millennium Centre.

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