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June 24, 2024
Historic Places Days 2024
Heritage Winnipeg and the Millennium Centre are participating in this year’s Historic Places Days from July 10th to 17th! The annual event is organized by the National Trust for Canada. Throughout the week, historic sites across the country promote their location and encourage visitors to travel to as many historic places as possible! It is…
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June 19, 2024
Update: Winnipeg Railway Museum and Streetcar 356
On June 18th, 2024, the Midwestern Rail Association announced the completion of a 25 year agreement with VIA Rail Canada that will see the Winnipeg Railway Museum remain in the historic Union Station at 123 Main Street. Val Cousineau, President of Midwestern Rail Association, made the announcement at the railway station. This is good news…
June 18, 2024
Celebrating 50 years of Dalnavert Museum
On June 18th, 2024, Heritage Winnipeg Executive Director Cindy Tugwell and Intern Lovissa Wiens attended a 50th anniversary event for Dalnavert Museum.
June 13, 2024
Save the Date: Heritage Winnipeg Fundraiser
Mark your calendars! Heritage Winnipeg’s fundraising event will take place on Friday, November 8th, 2024 at the Millennium Centre. Stay tuned for more details and ticket prices to be announced this summer! Details will be shared through the news page on our website and our social media pages.
June 11, 2024
Great Canadian Giving Challenge 2024 – Help us Win $10,000!
This month, Heritage Winnipeg is participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge from CanadaHelps! Every $1 donated to Heritage Winnipeg through CanadaHelps enters us for a chance to win $10,000 at the end of the month. Your donation in June can make a huge impact. While helping out Heritage Winnipeg, you’ll also get the…
May 31, 2024
Winnipeg Aviation Heritage Virtual Tour
By David Riach How the Early Years of Commercial Aviation in Winnipeg Connect With Historic Buildings and Sites Across The City The object of this virtual tour is to show how the beginnings of commercial aviation in Winnipeg date to the immediate post-World War I period. Moreover, this heritage is dispersed throughout the city. It…
May 29, 2024
Decaying Heritage: Holy Trinity Anglican Church & Polson House
Locals Express Concern for the Fate of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Recently, Winnipeggers have been buzzing with concern for the state of Holy Trinity Anglican Church. The concern comes after a Church report recently shared with the congregation acknowledged the needed repairs. The Winnipeg Free Press quoted the report as follows: “since the late 1980’s,…
May 26, 2024
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 2024. 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 21st anniversary of this event. Doors…
May 17, 2024
City Buildings Move Forward for Designation
On Friday, May 17th, 2024, Heritage Winnipeg’s Executive Director Cindy Tugwell, Board member, Jim Smith, and Intern Lovissa Wiens observed a meeting of the Historical Buildings and Resources Committee (HRBC) at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the nominations of several historical buildings and monuments on whether they should be added…
May 16, 2024
Doors Open Winnipeg 2024 Registration Opens Saturday, May 18th at Noon!
The Doors Open Winnipeg 2024 events that require registration will open for online registration starting at noon on Saturday, May 18th! Individual event profiles on the Doors Open Winnipeg website will include a registration link. The events that require advance registration to attend include: Discover Oseredok Collections Exchange District Walking Tour From the Fort to…