Events
Streetcar Replica ‘596’
225 Broadway
Sunday Only 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Streetcar replica for Danny Schur’s musical Strike! used the dimensions of the real Streetcar ‘356’ currently awaiting restoration at the Union Station. The replica is in use this summer as a mini-museum for the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, and also for the history of Streetcar transportation in the city.
Visit the replica streetcar on Sunday between Fort and Garry St. (beside Cambrian Credit Union on Broadway) and discuss with the restoration committee members of ‘Streetcar 356’ this exciting project. Help raise funds and show your support by purchasing a Winnipeg Electric Company T-shirt, available on Sunday for $20. Tax receipts can also be issued for a cash donation. All profits and funds are dedicated to the goal of raising $100,000 for the restoration work. Visit www.winnipegstreetcar.com for further information.
Mike’s Bloody Saturday Walking Tour
Meet at City Hall Courtyard, 510 Main St.
Saturday: 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Max participation: 40 people
Join award-winning composer/playwright Danny Schur (Strike! – The Musical) as he shares the fascinating and contradictory details of the last hours of Mike Sokolowski, the Ukrainian immigrant killed on “Bloody Saturday” during the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. Pre-registration is mandatory by calling 227-1167.
Cache Me if You Can! High-tech History Hunts!
Cache-cache à travers l’histoire – Des chases au trésors historiques à la fine pointe de la technologie!
The Forks
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Do you have what it takes to solve a history mystery at The Forks? Choose from three intriguing "cases":
- Rails to Riches
- Furs, Forts & Fast Food
- Broken Heartland
Using GPS technology and a self-guiding booklet, track down history at The Forks and locate a hidden geocache. A credit card number will be required when retrieving GPS Units. Call 98-FORKS (983-6757) for more information.
Kit Rentals: 10 am- 3 pm - Parks Canada Kiosk - Explore Manitoba Centre (Johnston Terminal) Call 98-FORKS (983-6757) for more information.
Avez-vous les qualités requises pour élucider un mystère historique à La Fourche? Choisissez parmi les trois intrigues suivantes:
- Les rails de la richesse
- Fourrures, fort et foire alimentaire
- Un coeur brisé au coeur du continent
À l’aide d’un GPS et d’un livret d’exploration autonome, remontez dans le temps à La Fourche et repérez une géocachette.
Location de trousses: de 10h à 15h - Comptoir de renseignements de Parcs Canada – Centre d’exploration du Manitoba (Johnson Terminal). Composez le 983-6787 pour en savoir davantage.
West End BIZ Mural Tours
Saturday Only:
Sargent Route: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
(Only 2 tours – duration: 90 minutes)
Meet at Sargent & Maryland
So You Thought You Knew the West End: Murals and More Discover the stories and murals of the West End. The West End is the most diverse community in Winnipeg and our award-winning murals highlight our greatest asset, our vibrant multiculturalism. Our research uncovered fascinating cultural history and many unique and inspiring stories about famous people, places and things that exist/existed within our zone. Art, history, trivia and fun!
Downtown BIZ: “The Heart of the City” – Walking Tour
Meet at 426 Portage Avenue (Downtown BIZ Office), tour ends at The Forks
One walk per day
Saturday and Sunday at Noon
Duration: 100 minutes
Max participation: 30 people
Downtown is known for its unique blend of old meets new! From the historic Hudson’s Bay Company to the Millennium Library and the MTS Centre, you’ll be amazed at the revitalization of Downtown. View 3rd floor Portage Place like never before as a rich medium of entertainment and culture. Walk along Broadway, the Millionaire’s District, and explore various other downtown landmarks like Union Station and The Forks. Where history and culture unite with new urban development, tour the city centre with one of downtown’s most recognizable ambassadors – the Downtown Watch! Only the first 30 people will be admitted.
Exchange District BIZ Newspaper Row Tour
Meet at corner of Albert St. & McDermot Ave.
Saturday only
11:00 am, 3:00 pm
Duration: 40 minutes
Max participation: 40 people per tour
The corner of Albert and McDermot was once known as Newspaper Row. Stories of newsboys and the fierce competition between the city’s early papers make for a fascinating tour. The Newspaper Row Tour is part of the Exchange District BIZ’s acclaimed Historic Walking Tour Program. Learn more about the Historic Walking Tour Program at www.exchangedistrict.org