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  • October 21, 2026

    Dark Drives: Enter for Your Chance to Win!

    Searching for something entertaining to do this Halloween season? Something with the perfect mix of history and spooky fun? Look no further! Tell us your spookiest Winnipeg building and why, to be entered to win one of three lifetime passes to Dark Drives! Scroll down to fill out the form and enter before the contest…

  • October 2, 2026

    A Memorable Evening at Glasgow House

    Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, for Heritage Winnipeg’s Fall Fundraiser at the beautifully restored Glasgow House at 34 Middle Gate. It was a wonderful opportunity to gather in a historic home, enjoy good company and celebrate Winnipeg’s built heritage while supporting its future. A special thank you to…

  • September 28, 2026

    Heritage Winnipeg’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

    Heritage Winnipeg’s 2026 Annual General Meeting was held on September 24th, 2026, in Celebration Hall at the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street. It was wonderful to gather with heritage supporters, volunteers, board members, and community members to reflect on another year of heritage conservation and advocacy in Winnipeg. This year’s AGM featured an…

  • September 25, 2026

    New Heritage Winnipeg Board Member

    Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to welcome Samantha Silvester to our Board of Directors! Samantha has worked with nonprofit organizations for more than 10 years and brings a passion for historic sites and research. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience while learning from others along the way. We’re excited to have her join…

  • September 22, 2026

    New Memorial Garden Honours the Legacy of Sleeping Car Porters in Winnipeg

    On September 18, 2026, the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Order of Sleeping Car Porters Memorial Garden at 799 Main Street, creating a public place of remembrance for Black Canadian history in Manitoba and the legacy of the sleeping car porters. Founded in Winnipeg in 1917, the Order of Sleeping Car Porters (OSCP)…

  • September 14, 2026

    Remembering Richard Walls

    Heritage Winnipeg was saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Walls on September 9th, 2026. Richard was a dedicated advocate for Winnipeg’s built heritage, downtown revitalization and community development, whose work left a lasting impact on our city. For more than 40 years, Richard was the founder and president of ADI-Designworks Ltd., based in…

  • September 11, 2026

    Winnipeg Honours Veterans at Brookside Cemetery’s Candlelight Service of Remembrance

    On Thursday, September 10, 2026, Manitobans gathered for the annual Candlelight Service of Remembrance, honouring the courage, service, and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and fallen military personnel. Held at Brookside Cemetery, located at 3001 Notre Dame Avenue, the evening ceremony brought together veterans, military representatives, dignitaries, and members of the community to reflect on the…

  • September 10, 2026

    St. Boniface Museum Receives $400,000 Boost for Ongoing Restoration

    One of Winnipeg’s oldest and most significant heritage buildings is receiving another boost toward its ongoing restoration. The federal government has announced $400,000 in additional funding to support work at the St. Boniface Museum, the former Grey Nuns’ Convent on 494 Taché Avenue. Constructed between 1846 and 1851, this remarkable building has witnessed generations of…

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  • October 22, 2026

    The Wicked Witch’s Hut: Fit to Frighten

    A charming round house sits nestled in the woods along a quaint creek. Its whimsical design, humble scale, and bright orange door draw children in, eager to discover what fun it might hold. It looks like a fairy tale brought to life, straight from your imagination. But the building’s playful exterior hides something darker, more…

  • September 9, 2026

    Heritage Winnipeg – Preservation Matters: Building the Future by Keeping the Past Alive!

    Winnipeg’s historic buildings aren’t just striking architecture; they carry the stories of the people, businesses, organizations and communities that built this city. Heritage Winnipeg exists to ensure that our built heritage is not only protected, but also thrives! Heritage Winnipeg was founded in July 1978 through a collaborative effort by the City of Winnipeg, the…

  • July 22, 2026

    Provincial Investment Brings New Life to Pantages Playhouse Theatre

    The Pantages Playhouse Theatre, located at 180 Market Avenue, has stood as one of Winnipeg’s most recognizable venues in the Historic Exchange District for 110 years. Now, thanks to a $15 million investment from the provincial government, there is newfound hope for the historic theatre after years of threats of closure. Designed by architect B….

  • February 18, 2026

    Lessons in Heritage Conservation and Preservation from the Fort Garry

    Winnipeg’s architectural story is etched in grand stone façades, ornate interiors, and treasured heritage structures that narrate our past. Among them stands the Fort Garry Hotel, a century-old symbol of ambition, craftsmanship, and civic pride. Today, as conversations about heritage preservation increasingly intersect with sustainability and climate responsibility, the Fort Garry offers a valuable lens…

  • October 20, 2025

    Practical Magic: Believing in Winnipeg!

    There is magic in these old stones, the foundation on which Winnipeg rests. Mixed in with the mortar, hammered in with the nails, our buildings are infused with something special. A sprinkle of stardust, a quiet incantation, the ambitions of youth, the wisdom of experience, a fierce lionheart – it is the perfect potion to…

  • July 28, 2025

    Advocating for Community: The Sanford Building and Maw’s Garage (Part Two)

    How do you save a heritage building? Rally the community and heritage organizations to help advocate for it? Give it a heritage designation so it cannot be altered or demolished? Provide grants or tax credits so it can be maintained and updated? Put up a plaque to alert passersby of its significance? Plan for its…

  • June 26, 2025

    Two Histories Intertwined: The Sanford Building and Maw’s Garage (Part One)

    In April 2025, media stories started to break about a new development proposed for Winnipeg’s Exchange District: 291 Bannatyne Avenue. The project, which would include nine-storey additions to the historic Sanford Building and Maw’s Garage, was receiving pushback from the Exchange District residents. Concerns about the project’s height, construction potentially damaging the surrounding heritage buildings,…

  • May 15, 2025

    Your Guide to Doors Open Winnipeg 2025

    We’re just over one week away from our favourite weekend of the year! On Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, 25th, 2025, explore Winnipeg’s past through open buildings, fun events, and exclusive tours. Volunteers will answer questions while guided tours will maximize the immersive experience. Fascinating history and breathtaking architecture are yours to discover for one weekend a year, completely FREE! Let’s look at some of the best ways to prepare for Doors Open Winnipeg, what events are new this year, and more exciting news!