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May 12, 2026
Free Manitoba Day Activity Booklet for Kids!
Happy Manitoba Day! On May 12, 1870, 156 years ago, Manitoba officially became the fifth province to join the Canadian Confederation with the passing of the Manitoba Act. The Manitoba Act established a Métis province, granting title to lands on the Assiniboine and Red Rivers. We acknowledge that we are located on the original lands…
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May 6, 2026
Revitalization of the Pantages Playhouse Theatre
Heritage Winnipeg is thrilled about the provincial government’s May 5th, 2026 announcement that it is investing $15 million dollars in the revitalization of the historic 1914 Pantages Playhouse Theatre at 180 Market Avenue. Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director, Cindy Tugwell, took part in the event, celebrating the revitalization of this important heritage building. The renovation project…
May 4, 2026
Congratulations 2026 Red River Heritage Fair Winners!
On April 30, 2026, Heritage Winnipeg President Greg Agnew had the honour of being a volunteer judge at the 2026 Red River Heritage Fair, held at the University of Winnipeg’s Duckworth Centre. During the event, students showcased their knowledge of heritage through artwork, interactive activities, PowerPoint presentations, and displays. Students from grades 4 to 9…
May 1, 2026
High Tea Is Back! Captain William Kennedy House Reopens
After being closed for more than a decade, the Captain William Kennedy House has reopened, bringing visitors back to one of Manitoba’s beloved heritage sites. The stone mansion on the Red River is now home to the Heritage Tea Room and welcomed guests again this spring after extensive conservation, being driven by community advocacy. Built…
April 16, 2026
First World War Memorial Statue Rededicated at Brookside Cemetery
A First World War memorial that once stood at the corner of Portage and Main has found a permanent new home in Brookside Cemetery’s Field of Honour (National Historic Site) at 3001 Notre Dame Avenue. The bronze soldier was rededicated on April 9, 2026, chosen deliberately to coincide with the 109th anniversary of the Battle…
April 7, 2026
Doors Open Winnipeg 2026: Call For Volunteers!
Do you love Winnipeg? Do you love history? Do you love our city’s built heritage? Then, Doors Open Winnipeg needs YOU! Heritage Winnipeg’s Doors Open Winnipeg is a FREE annual event held on the last weekend of May, inviting the public to explore our built heritage treasures, cultural institutions and historic streetscapes. It is an…
April 3, 2026
City Memorabilia Preserved
Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank Leland Gordon for his generous donation of City of Winnipeg memorabilia. Gordon, the longtime General Manager of Animal Services at the City of Winnipeg, has been involved with Heritage Winnipeg through Doors Open Winnipeg. The collection includes plates, mugs, brochures and more. These pieces offer a great snapshot into…
April 2, 2026
Congratulations Winners of the 2026 Annual Preservation Awards!
Heritage Winnipeg’s 40th Annual Preservation Awards were held on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, celebrating the people and building projects that have gone above and beyond in the conservation of Winnipeg’s built heritage! The event took place in the stunning Crystal Ballroom on the seventh floor of the historic Fort Garry Hotel, looking out over Upper…
March 18, 2026
Showcasing Our Heritage!
Heritage Winnipeg would like to thank Nicole Tierhs for her generous donation of her original artwork depicting St. Boniface City Hall at 219 Provencher Boulevard. Tierhs created the piece for Heritage Winnipeg’s summer 2024 Showcase Our Heritage art contest. Our first ever art contest, it was open to all styles, skill levels and mediums of…
February 18, 2026
New Heritage Winnipeg Board Member
Heritage Winnipeg is pleased to welcome Jordan Makichuk to our Board of Directors! Coming from West Kildonan, Makichuk brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization. He has a deep passion for built heritage – the design and construction of it, the people who occupied it, how it has changed over time and…