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February 27, 2025

Now Showing: Heritage Winnipeg

Heritage Winnipeg is proud to have released our brand-new promotional video! The beautiful short film captures the majesty of some of Winnipeg’s finest heritage buildings, while succinctly communicating what we do as an organization. Designed to be shared on social media platforms, we hope the video will introduce a new audience to the importance of…

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The Craig Block & Winnipeg’s Black History

Heritage Winnipeg has been in conversation with Black History Manitoba, working towards finding a building that will be the home of Winnipeg’s first Black History Museum.

February 26, 2025

St. Boniface Museum to Receive Federal Funding

On Tuesday, February 25th, MP Dan Vandal announced that the federal government will be providing more than $1.9 million to the St. Boniface Museum for their major infrastructure upgrades.

February 24, 2025

Saying Goodbye to Polson House (94 Cathedral Ave.)

Last week, we said goodbye to the 1894 Polson House at 94 Cathedral Avenue as it became the latest victim of Demolition by Neglect.

February 20, 2025

Two New Heritage Designations!

On February 19th, 2025, the City of Winnipeg Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development concurred with the recommendation of the Historical Buildings and Resources Committee and approved the addition of two structures to the City of Winnipeg’s List of Historical Resources. This municipal heritage designation will now protect the Centennial Fountain at 311 Broadway…

February 10, 2025

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 8, 2025

Historical Winnipeg Book Sale A Success

Heritage Winnipeg celebrated “I Love to Read Month” on February 7th, 2025 with our first-ever book sale! A cheerful crowd of curious folks and heritage enthusiasts visited the evening event at our office in the historic Hammond Building at 63 Albert Street. Some of the Heritage Winnipeg team was on hand to chat about our…

February 4, 2025

Taken for Granite: City Plans 11-storey Development Beside Historic Curling Club

Last week, members of the Granite Curling Club (22 Granite Way) were caught off guard by notices outside the building alerting them that the City of Winnipeg intended to rezone the west parking lot for an 11-storey mixed-income housing development.

January 17, 2025

Historic Sutherland Hotel Lost to Fire

On Wednesday, January 15th 2025, sadly the historic Sutherland Hotel at 785 Main Street burnt down.

Update: Winnipeg Archives Project at 380 William Street

Recent news updates have announced that the rehabilitation of the former Carnegie Library at 380 William has risen in price over the past few years.

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