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May 19, 2023

Doors Open Winnipeg 2023 Registration Opens Saturday, May 20th at Noon!

Online registration for nine Doors Open Winnipeg 2023 events opens Saturday, May 20th at noon! A link to register will be posted on the individual profiles of the nine events on the Doors Open Winnipeg website. The events requiring registration in advance to attend are:

A Look at the Legislature
Exchange District Walking Tour
Ghost Sign Walking Tour
Haunted History Tour
Historic Downtown Transcona Walking Tour
Transcona Museum Collections Tour *NEW*
Université de Saint-Boniface
West End BIZ Mural Tour
WWII Origins of Manitoba Buddhist Temple

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

If you do not get a spot for one of the events requiring registration to attend, there are still 61 other great events that you can check out. Visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website to see which of these buildings, events, and tours interest you, make note of the time and date they are open, and show up to 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 27th and 28th!

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