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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…
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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…
May 25, 2025
Thank You!
Heritage Winnipeg extends a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing guests, dedicated volunteers, gracious hosts, and generous sponsors of Doors Open Winnipeg 2025. Your contributions were pivotal in making this event a success! We were thrilled to witness such a massive turnout, demonstrating your unwavering support for the 22st anniversary of this event. Doors…
May 13, 2025
Get Ready: Doors Open Winnipeg 2025 is Almost Here!
Heritage Winnipeg is proud to present our 22nd annual Doors Open Winnipeg! Join us May 24th and 25th, 2025, for a weekend dedicated to exploring and celebrating built heritage treasures, cultural institutions, and historic streetscapes around our great city. This annual event invites you to visit open buildings, join in on fun events, and partake…
May 12, 2025
Free Manitoba Day Activity Booklet for Kids!
Happy Manitoba Day! 155 years ago, Manitoba officially became a province when the Manitoba Act was created, passed by the Parliament of Canada, and received Royal Assent. The province, founded on the traditional lands of the First Nations, the Métis Nation, and the Inuit, now celebrates “Manitoba Day” every year on May 12th. Legend says…
May 9, 2025
Provincial Heritage Award Presented to Kenneth Ingram
On May 8th, 2025, Kenneth Ingram, Heritage Winnipeg Board Member and President of the Seven Oaks Historical Society, was presented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Historical Preservation and Promotion. The annual award, first established in 2011, recognizes individuals who “have rendered prolonged, meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of Manitoba’s history and heritage.”…
May 7, 2025
Doors Open Winnipeg 2025 Registration Opens Saturday, May 17th at Noon!
Online registration for select Doors Open Winnipeg events will open at noon on Saturday, May 17th! Registration links will be available directly on the individual event pages on the Doors Open Winnipeg website. Events that require advance registration to attend include: Ghost Sign Walking Tour Haunted History Tour History of the Exchange Walking Tour with…
May 5, 2025
2025 Red River Heritage Fair Winners
On May 1st, 2025, Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew, had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Red River Heritage Fair as a volunteer judge. The University of Winnipeg’s Duckworth Centre was filled with talented and passionate students sharing their work. These presentations focused on the various aspects of Canadian history and culture and took various…