May 18, 2026

Doors Open Winnipeg 2026 Registration Opens Saturday, May 23rd at Noon!

Due to high demand and limited capacity, a few Doors Open Winnipeg events require registration to participate. Registration for all events requiring it will open Saturday, May 23rd at noon. Registration is free and online. A link to register through will be provided on the event’s profile page on the Doors Open Winnipeg website at that time. If an event requires registration to participate, it will be clearly marked on the event’s profile page.

Events that require registration to attend:

Art and Architecture: Walking Tour

Ghost Sign Walking Tour

Haunted History Tour

Heritage Homes to Hipsters: Walk West Broadway’s Historic Architecture *NEW*

History of the Exchange Walking Tour with the Exchange District BIZ

Old & New at Dominion Express: Patent 5 Distillery & Tasting Room

Poverty and Prosperity: A Walk Down Early 1900s Broadway *NEW*

Trolley Bus Tour

West End Mural Tours

Popular events 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 – no registration required! Visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website, find the buildings, tours, and events that catch your eye, and take note of their times. Then, when they are open, simply 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 30th and 31st, 2026!

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