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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 the faces of your loved ones.

Please note that due to the Canada Post strike, shipping is currently unavailable. All products can be picked up at the Heritage Winnipeg office located at 509-63 Albert Street in the Exchange District, open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Dig into the history of the many lives lived in the beautiful houses of Winnipeg’s Armstrong’s Point neighbourhood. Armstrong’s Point: A History is a wonderful 242 page hardcover book, researched and written by award winning historian Randy Rostecki and filled with archival images. Available for only $39.99!

Reminisce of days gone by as you ride the rails back in time to Winnipeg’s streetcar era! The Streetcars of Winnipeg: Our Forgotten Heritage was written by Brian K. Darragh, a passionate and proud streetcar driver that served the city for 38 years. This 175 page soft cover book includes history and images that follow the story of the streetcar from Winnipeg’s boom era to the final run of the streetcars on September 19th, 1955. Pick up your copy for just $20!

Show your support for Winnipeg’s transportation history with a Streetcar 356 t-shirt! The front features a Winnipeg Electric Company logo and on the back is an 8 1/3 cent ticket. All proceeds from the sale of these shirts support the Streetcar 356 Rehabilitation Project. Streetcar 356 is the last known remaining wooden streetcar in Winnipeg which Heritage Winnipeg has been painstakingly restoring, determined to rehabilitate it and find a home where it can be celebrated for generations to come. T-shirt are available for only $30!

An elegant addition to any outfit, Heritage Winnipeg’s NEW sterling silver bracelet was handcrafted by Winnipeg based designer Hilary Druxman. The delicate seven inch bracelet features a charm based on the Heritage Winnipeg logo, with the details of a timeless arched window and keystone stonework perfectly captured. This chic piece of jewelry is available only through Heritage Winnipeg for just $40!

Anyone who loves architecture can appreciate the classic grandeur of the Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street, the 1912 neo-classical “temple of finance” designed by preeminent architects Darling and Pearson for the Bank of Commerce. Local artist Maria Givner has captured some of the finest features of the building in a dynamic design made into a fashionable NEW t-shirt. Custom made for Heritage Winnipeg, you can purchase one for only $30!

Gift shopping for that one hard to buy for person? Look no further than a Heritage Winnipeg membership! As a non-profit charitable organization, members are crucial for Heritage Winnipeg to be able to continue our important work advocating for, supporting and celebrating our community’s built heritage. Members can look forward to an exclusive monthly newsletter to learn about what it happening in the heritage community, special discounts in the Heritage Winnipeg store, joining a community of liked-minded people and more. Give the gift of a Heritage Winnipeg membership and help save Winnipeg’s priceless historical buildings for just $35!

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