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  • February 11, 2026

    A Glimpse into Winnipeg’s Past

    Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank Linda Gregory for her generous donation of an antique map of Greater Winnipeg to our organization. The large 1926 edition of Chataway’s map, which captures Winnipeg and the surrounding communities, was updated and published by Walker, Bayne & Hyde (land surveyors and civil engineers). We are honoured to be…

  • February 10, 2026

    Internship Opportunity: Heritage Officer

    In anticipation of receiving funding approval through Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage, Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for a Heritage Officer Internship position. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic university or college graduate passionate about advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Applicants must meet the…

  • Summer Student Opportunity: Doors Open Winnipeg Coordinator

    In anticipation of receiving funding approval through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations, Heritage Winnipeg is currently accepting applications for a Doors Open Winnipeg Coordinator position. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic university or college student who is passionate about advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage to join our team. Applicants must meet…

  • February 5, 2026

    Remembering Bill Loewen

    Heritage Winnipeg was saddened to hear of the passing of William (Bill) Herbert Loewen on February 4th, 2026. Loewen was a major supporter of the arts, culture and heritage in Winnipeg. Thanks to a large donation by the Bill & Shirley Loewen Foundation, the main floor of the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street…

  • February 2, 2026

    Roxy Lanes Demolished

    In the final week of January 2026, demolition of Roxy Lanes at 385 Henderson Highway began. Roxy Lanes originally opened as the Roxy Theatre on December 24th, 1929. Designed in the Mission-Revival style by Max Zen Blankstein, one of the first Jewish architects practicing in Canada, it cost $150,000 to construct and could seat around…

  • January 20, 2026

    Annual Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline Extended!

    The nomination deadline for Heritage Winnipeg’s 40th Annual Preservation Awards has been extended to Friday, January 30th, 2026. This is your chance to celebrate the people, organizations and buildings projects that go above and beyond in the conservation of Winnipeg’s built heritage! Anyone can make a nomination – fill out the nomination form yourself or…

  • January 2, 2026

    Thank You Built Heritage Supporters!

    Thank you so much to everyone who made our 2025 December Donation Drive such a success! We are so grateful for all the support we received and cannot wait to see what the new year will bring. With your generosity, Heritage Winnipeg’s important work advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage will continue! Missed our…

  • December 1, 2025

    Help Protect Our City’s Built Heritage!

    As a nonprofit charitable organization, Heritage Winnipeg is asking for your help to support our efforts protecting, revitalising and celebrating our city’s irreplaceable built heritage. Your contribution to our 2025 December Donation Drive is an investment in the future of all Winnipeggers, helping conserve our historical buildings so they can continue serving their communities for…

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  • Doors Open Winnipeg 2026

    Sat., May. 30, - Sun., May. 31, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    in 101 days

    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.

    Upcoming
    Doors Open Winnipeg website

  • 2026 Red River Heritage Fair

    Thu., Apr. 30, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

    in 71 days

    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.

    Upcoming
    Red River Heritage Fair website

  • Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell Book Launch Day 2

    Sat., Feb. 7, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    11 days ago

    Join us at our book launch!

    In 2024, Heritage Winnipeg published its commemorative book, Winnipeg 150: Stories Our Buildings Tell, celebrating 150 years of our great city! It has been a huge success, being on the best seller list and receiving many five star reviews.

    Our non-profit, charitable organization is now proud to announce the launch of volume two, Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell! This book is full of new original artwork by Robert Sweeney and 120 more stories by the authors, Robert Sweeney and Heritage Winnipeg President, Greg Agnew. It is a celebration of the heritage buildings, vibrant communities, and diverse cultures that have shaped our city.

    Join us at the Indigo bookstore in St. Vital Centre at 1225 St. Mary’s Road to purchase your copy for just $30, get it signed and chat with the book’s authors! All proceeds from book sales go towards supporting the conservation work of Heritage Winnipeg.

    The launch will take place over two days:

    Friday, February 6, 2026
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

    Saturday, February 7, 2026
    12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    We can’t wait to see you there!

    The book will also be available for purchase through the Heritage Winnipeg online store.

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  • Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell Book Launch Day 1

    Fri., Feb. 6, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    12 days ago

    Join us at our book launch!

    In 2024, Heritage Winnipeg published its commemorative book, Winnipeg 150: Stories Our Buildings Tell, celebrating 150 years of our great city! It has been a huge success, being on the best seller list and receiving many five star reviews.

    Our non-profit, charitable organization is now proud to announce the launch of volume two, Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell! This book is full of new original artwork by Robert Sweeney and 120 more stories by the authors, Robert Sweeney and Heritage Winnipeg President, Greg Agnew. It is a celebration of the heritage buildings, vibrant communities, and diverse cultures that have shaped our city.

    Join us at the Indigo bookstore in St. Vital Centre at 1225 St. Mary’s Road to purchase your copy for just $30, get it signed and chat with the book’s authors! All proceeds from book sales go towards supporting the conservation work of Heritage Winnipeg.

    The launch will take place over two days:

    Friday, February 6, 2026
    12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

    Saturday, February 7, 2026
    12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    We can’t wait to see you there!

    The book will also be available for purchase through the Heritage Winnipeg online store.

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  • National Trust Conference 2025

    Thu., Oct. 23, 2025, - Sat., Oct. 25, 2025, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    118 days ago

    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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    National Trust Conference website

  • Heritage Winnipeg’s 2025 Fall Fundraiser

    Fri., Oct. 3, 2025, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    138 days ago

    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, plus a special opening act by the mind-bending illusionist Sean Fields. 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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    Event home page

  • Heritage Winnipeg’s 2025 Annual General Meeting

    Thu., Sep. 25, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    146 days ago

    Millennium Centre

    389 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Heritage Winnipeg
    cordially invites you to attend our
    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Thursday, September 25th, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

    Millennium Centre · 389 Main Street
    DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM
    free street parking starts at 5:30 pm

    keynote presentation
    KURTIS SAWATZY & RYAN RIDGE
    The Sanford Building and Maw’s Garage Redevelopment Project
    How do you take two small underused heritage buildings and convert them into a multi storey mixed use project? How do you help create a vibrant, modern neighbourhood while being respectful of the historic context and existing community? How do you move forward when all your plans have gone up in smoke? You will not want to miss the developers of this Exchange District adaptive reuse project speaking about their plans and how they hope to navigate the challenging circumstances they face after two fires. Come find out how they are helping build a brighter future for Winnipeg!

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    Heritage Winnipeg's Annual Report 2024-2025

  • Doors Open Winnipeg 2025

    Sat., May. 24, 2025, - Sun., May. 25, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    270 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.

     

    Past
    Doors Open Winnipeg website
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