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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…
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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 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…
November 14, 2025
Progress and Planning: A Bleak House Update
Phase 1 of the Bleak House capital renewal project is complete! Mostly undertaken during summer 2025, the project involved replacing the roof and eavestroughing, removing the wood siding and sheeting on the two southeast facades, abating the vermiculite insulation, and making any necessary repairs to the framing of the 1874 home at 1637 Main Street….
November 10, 2025
Everyone Wins With Teamwork
On November 7, 2025, the Manitoba Municipal Board released its report and recommendation regarding the plans for a 111-unit, mixed-income housing project located in the west parking lot of the city-owned 1913 Granite Curling Club building at 22 Granite Way. The Granite Curling Club was concerned that the loss of parking space would negatively impact…
November 6, 2025
Celebrating Our Hockey Heritage
On November 5th, 2025, a new mural on the 1903 Bank of British North America Building at 436 Main Street was unveiled, featuring the Winnipeg Victorias hockey team. The mural celebrates the 130th anniversary of the team’s first Stanley Cup win, which took place in 1896. Painted by local artist Jen Mosienko, it is a…
November 3, 2025
A Map of Winnipeg’s Past
Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank Dan Saidman for his generous donation of an antique City of Winnipeg atlas to our organization. The large leatherbound book, which appears to be from around 1906, contains hand-drawn maps showing early neighbourhoods, street grids, and notable civic landmarks. We are honoured to be entrusted as the stewards of…