July 13, 2026

Stories Our Buildings Tell Volume 2 Becomes Top Seller!

We’re excited to share that Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell – Volume 2 has become one of the top-selling books at Indigo St. Vital!

Seeing our latest publication featured among Indigo’s best sellers is incredibly rewarding and a sign that Winnipeggers continue to embrace the stories behind the city’s remarkable built heritage. Every copy purchased helps support Heritage Winnipeg’s ongoing work to advocate for, celebrate, and conserve the historic places that make our city unique.

Following the success of our first book, Winnipeg 150: Stories Our Buildings Tell, Volume 2 continues the journey with 120 brand-new stories and original illustrations celebrating Winnipeg’s architectural treasures, vibrant neighbourhoods, and the people who shaped them. Written by Heritage Winnipeg President Greg Agnew and artist Robert Sweeney, the book explores even more of the buildings that tell Winnipeg’s story.

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, now is the perfect time! Visit Indigo or order directly from the Heritage Winnipeg website (link below). The book is available in both paperback and hardcover editions, a great addition to any book collection or a thoughtful gift for the history enthusiast in your life.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this publication. Your enthusiasm supports Heritage Winnipeg’s mission to preserve and promote Winnipeg’s architectural heritage. Your support also helped make Winnipeg: Stories Our Buildings Tell – Volume 2 a bestseller at Indigo St. Vital.

Get your copy today and learn more of the fascinating stories our buildings tell!

 

 

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