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May 7, 2025

Doors Open Winnipeg 2025 Registration Opens Saturday, May 17th at Noon!

Online registration for select Doors Open Winnipeg events will open at noon on Saturday, May 17th! Registration links will be available directly on the individual event pages on the Doors Open Winnipeg website.

Events that require advance registration to attend include:

Ghost Sign Walking Tour

Haunted History Tour

History of the Exchange Walking Tour with the Exchange District BIZ

West End Architecture Tour

Patent 5 @ The Dominion Express Building

Carriage Ride in the Exchange District

Trolley Bus Tour

There are limited spaces available, and popular tours fill up quickly – be sure to register early so you do not miss out!

If you are unable to secure a spot at an event that requires registration, there are tons of other fantastic options to explore! Visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website, find the buildings, tours, and activities that catch your eye, and take note of their times. Then, head over and enjoy!

Presented by Heritage Winnipeg, Doors Open Winnipeg is a FREE city-wide celebration of Winnipeg’s built heritage treasures, cultural institutions, and historic streetscapes that invites you to explore Winnipeg’s past through open buildings, fun events, and exclusive tours. We hope you can join us in celebrating the stories our buildings tell on May 24th and 25th, 2025!

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