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Heritage Winnipeg

Name: Heritage Winnipeg
Address: 509-63 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B1G4, CA
Telephone: +12049422663
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We are a non-profit charitable organization advocating for and celebrating Winnipeg’s built heritage!

10/15/2026

A piece of Winnipeg’s magical history is missing!

The plaque commemorating the founding of the International Brotherhood of Magicians has disappeared from the former historic Union Bank Building on Main Street, now the RRC’s Paterson GlobalFoods Institute.

It was here that Doug Henning and Len Vintus began building an international network of magicians in 1922. Unveiled in 1986, the exterior plaque celebrated Winnipeg’s place in the history of an organization that would attract some of magic’s biggest names.

According to the Winnipeg Free Press, escape artist Dean Gunnarson is offering a $500 reward for its return. Anyone with information can contact him through social media (Facebook or Instagram).

Our heritage markers tell stories worth protecting. Let’s help bring this one home!

Source: Kelly-Anne Riess, Winnipeg Free Press, October 13, 2026.

10/14/2026

🎬 Did you know? Before the bowling balls rolled down the lanes, there was movie magic at Winnipeg’s Uptown Theatre!

Opened in 1931 at 394 Academy Road, the Uptown Theatre brought moviegoers into a setting inspired by a Moorish revival architecture. Designed by Winnipeg Architect Max Zev Blankstein, its domed towers and ornate exterior made a trip to the movies feel like a special occasion!

In 1960, after a major renovation, the theatre traded its silver screen for bowling lanes. 🎳

Today, the building has found new life as Uptown Lofts, bringing residential living into this distinctive piece of Winnipeg’s built heritage.

Do you remember seeing a movie or bowling at the Uptown? Share your memories below.

📸 1. A 1931 photo showing the newly-built Uptown Theatre. Source: Heritage Winnipeg Resource Centre

📸 2. Uptown Lofts (formerly Uptown Theatre), March 2025. Source: Heritage Winnipeg

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones from all of us at Heritage Winnipeg!

This year, we are especially grateful for the communities whose dedication helps preserve our built heritage. From raising awareness when historic buildings are at risk to mobilizing neighbours and advocating for their protection, your efforts help safeguard these places for future generations.

We also thank those who champion adaptive reuse, bringing renewed purpose and activity to heritage buildings while ensuring their continued care. These efforts demonstrate how preserving built heritage can support sustainability, affordability, and vibrant neighbourhoods we are proud to call home.

To everyone who contributes their time, knowledge, energy, and support to Heritage Winnipeg: thank you. Your commitment makes it possible for us to continue advocating for and celebrating the historic buildings that enrich our city.

10/09/2026

The next presentation in Evenings at Government House series will welcome local Ghost Historian, Matthew Komus. Perfect for the fall season, this presentation will explore Winnipeg’s haunted heritage through stories of history, folklore and local legends.

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30pm by phoning to register for yourself and one guest - 204-945-2753.

10/08/2026

🏛️ Mini Museum Thursday

We still have many artifacts and memorabilia at our office that are too good not to be shared. On May 28, 1949, the Winnipeg Free Press published this special supplement celebrating Winnipeg’s 75th anniversary. Its pages traced the city’s growth from the early days of Upper Fort Garry and muddy Main Street to a thriving city of approximately 235,000 people.

The supplement also featured familiar landmarks, including the Hudson’s Bay Company building on Portage Avenue, alongside historic views of City Hall, Main Street and Winnipeg’s skyline.

This artifact is a reminder of the important role newspapers have played in world history. Since the earliest days of the printed press, newspapers have been integral to society, informing the public, influencing cultural identity, and documenting events. They have not only recorded history but also helped shape the communities they serve.

10/07/2026

🏛️ Did you know? Western Canada’s oldest surviving skyscraper is right here in Winnipeg!

Built in 1903–1904, the ten-storey Union Bank Tower at 504 Main Street showcased the latest in steel-frame construction and Chicago-style architecture. It reflected the confidence of a growing city and Winnipeg’s importance as a financial centre.

Today, the building has found new life as the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute by Red River College Polytechnic.

Next time you pass Main Street and William Avenue, look up, and you’re looking at more than 120 years of history!

📸 1. Colour postcard showing the Union Bank Building at Main Street and William Avenue, before 1949. Exact date unknown. Source: City of Winnipeg Archives, Winnipeg in Focus (cropped, public domain)

📸 2. The Union Bank Building on October 7, 2026. Source: Heritage Winnipeg

10/02/2026

🍂🏛️ THANK YOU TO OUR FALL FUNDRAISER SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS! 🏛️🍂

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, October 1st, for Heritage Winnipeg’s 2026 Fall Fundraiser at Glasgow House at 34 Middle Gate. It was a special evening bringing together our community in support of the historic places that make Winnipeg unique. Our heartfelt thanks to hosts Wins and Rae Bridgman for welcoming us into their beautifully restored home and sharing its story.

We could not have made this special evening possible without our generous sponsors and supporters!

A heartfelt thank you to:

✨ CRAFTSMAN STYLE SPONSORS
✨ Nancy Klos
✨ Yarrow Sash & Door
✨ Councillor Shawn Dobson

✨ HCD SPONSORS
✨ Concrete Restoration Services Ltd.
✨ Tom Dixon
✨ Priority Restoration

✨ SUPPORTERS
✨ Bergmann’s on Lombard
✨ Kenaston W**e Market

Your generosity helps Heritage Winnipeg advocate for historic buildings, provide resources and support, and create opportunities for people to connect with our city’s built heritage.

Thank you for supporting our work and helping preserve the places and stories that make Winnipeg special. We are grateful to have you as part of our heritage community!

10/01/2026

Love our city's unique and beautiful built heritage? Then join us today for Heritage Winnipeg's 2026 Fall Fundraiser. Enjoy a wonderful evening while supporting the work of Heritage Winnipeg to advocate for, protect, and celebrate the historic places that make our city unique! This year’s event takes place at the former Glasgow House, a 2025 Heritage Winnipeg Annual Preservation Award winner, in Armstrong’s Point, Winnipeg’s first Heritage Conservation District.

Visit heritagewinnipeg.com or through the link in our bio to learn about the unique buildings, community heritage issues, educational digital projects, and events we are actively working on across the city.

We believe heritage conservation is about more than preserving the past. It is about building community and a stronger, more sustainable future for Winnipeg. The greenest building is an existing building, and conserving heritage today ensures that future generations can learn from our shared history and culture.

We rely on the generosity of Winnipeggers who believe this work matters. Donations, memberships, sponsorships, grants, and events like our Fall Fundraiser make our work possible.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 34 Middle Gate, Armstrong’s Point
🕕 6–9 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $150; charitable tax receipt provided

Click the link in our bio to purchase tickets!

Join us for live music, hors d’oeuvres, w**e, and a fireside chat with the home’s owners, Wins and Rae Bridgman.

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who suffered, those who survived, and those who never returned home. We remember the individuals, families, and communities harmed by this system and acknowledge the ongoing intergenerational trauma it has caused in Indigenous communities across the country. Today and every day, Heritage Winnipeg is committed to learning, supporting, and working alongside Indigenous organizations toward reconciliation and a better future.

09/28/2026

Love our city's unique and beautiful built heritage? Then join Heritage Winnipeg at our 2026 Fall Fundraiser. Enjoy a wonderful evening while supporting the work of Heritage Winnipeg to advocate for, protect, and celebrate the historic places that make our city unique! This year’s event takes place at the former Glasgow House, a 2025 Heritage Winnipeg Annual Preservation Award winner, in Armstrong’s Point, Winnipeg’s first Heritage Conservation District.

Visit heritagewinnipeg.com or through the link in our bio to learn about the unique buildings, community heritage issues, educational digital projects, and events we are actively working on across the city.

We believe heritage conservation is about more than preserving the past. It is about building community and a stronger, more sustainable future for Winnipeg. The greenest building is an existing building, and conserving heritage today ensures that future generations can learn from our shared history and culture.

We rely on the generosity of Winnipeggers who believe this work matters. Donations, memberships, sponsorships, grants, and events like our Fall Fundraiser make our work possible.

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
📍 34 Middle Gate, Armstrong’s Point
🕕 6–9 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $150; charitable tax receipt provided

Click the link in our bio to purchase tickets!

Join us for live music, hors d’oeuvres, w**e, and a fireside chat with the home’s owners, Wins and Rae Bridgman.

Address

509-63 Albert Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B1G4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12049422663

Website

https://heritagewinnipeg.com/links/

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