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December 12, 2024
National Trust for Canada’s Endangered Places List 2024
Today the National Trust for Canada released their 2024 Endangered Places List. The purpose of this list is to bring attention to at-risk heritage buildings throughout the country.
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December 5, 2024
DiscoverIT Website Officially Launched!
Our new DiscoverIT website is officially open to the public! DiscoverIT features a range of intuitive tools to help you learn more about built heritage.
November 28, 2024
Will You Help Support Our City’s Built Heritage?
As a charitable organization, Heritage Winnipeg is asking for your help to support our efforts to protect and revitalise our city’s irreplaceable built heritage. Your contribution to our 2024 December Donation Drive is an investment in the future of all Winnipeggers, helping conserve the heritage in the city we all love and call home! To…
November 27, 2024
Partners In Heritage: 2024 Exchange District BIZ AGM
On November 26th, 2024, the Exchange District BIZ held its Annual General Meeting in the Royal Albert Arms Hotel at 48 Albert Street. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, and staff attend the event in the historic hotel. As a stakeholder and partner of the BIZ, Heritage Winnipeg is grateful for their ongoing commitment to…
November 25, 2024
New Architecture Website Launching December 5th!
On December 5th, 2024, Winnipeg’s extraordinary architecture will be at your fingertips! Heritage Winnipeg’s new DiscoverIT website takes you on an interactive journey through outstanding built heritage. Delve into the history of key landmarks and easily identify building styles. Deepen your understanding with the illustrated glossary, bring your community’s architecture into the classroom or even…
November 18, 2024
Christmas Gift Guide: Great Ideas for $40 or Less!
Heritage Winnipeg brings you unique Christmas gift ideas for all the people on your list! Show them you care with a our specially curated products while supporting Winnipeg’s built heritage. From bibliophiles to fashionistas and history enthusiasts to that person who has everything, we have thoughtful gift ideas that are sure to put smiles on…
November 12, 2024
Call for Nominations! The 39th Annual Preservation Awards
Do you know a person, organization or building project that went above and beyond in the conservation and advancement of Winnipeg’s built heritage in 2024? Nominate them for Heritage Winnipeg’s 39th Annual Preservation Awards! Awards are presented in three categories: Heritage Conservation, Distinguished Service and Youth. The awards recognize building owners, professionals, organizations and individuals…
November 10, 2024
Leslie Stechesen: Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award Winner
On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation presented its first ever Legacy Award to architect Leslie J. Stechesen in the historic Chamber of Commerce Building at 177 Lombard Avenue. The award celebrates over 60 years of achievement, with Stechesen contributing to the community through innovative building design and built heritage conservation. Heritage Winnipeg’s…
November 9, 2024
An Enjoyable Evening Under The Dome
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday, November 8th, 2024, for Heritage Winnipeg’s fall fundraiser, Under The Dome, in the historic Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street. It was an evening to remember in the gorgeous heritage building, with good friends, good food and good entertainment. Our first in person fundraiser since 2019,…
November 6, 2024
Greg Agnew: History Headliner
Heritage Winnipeg’s President, Greg Agnew, is making headlines for his work celebrating Winnipeg’s history. The article titled “Winnipeg’s a treasure-trove of historic sites” by Freda Glow was published in the Free Press: Community Review on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, extolling the many ways which Agnew spreads his passion for our city’s past. With his interest…