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Historic places in Winnipeg

12 historic buildings, sites and memorials in Winnipeg.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Historic places in Winnipeg

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    Airforce Heritage Museum and Air Park

    Enjoy the largest air park in Canada, where many historic aircraft are mounted throughout a grassy park, many dramatically in action poses. The nearby museum, inside nearby Canadian Forces buildings, contains many outstanding exhibits of national significance.

    Air park uncontrolled, museum by appointment onlyFree

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    Dalnavert Museum

    The former home of Premier Sir Hugh John Macdonald, Dalnavert has been designated a National Historic Site.

    Wed–Fri 11AM–4PM (Jul–Aug: 10AM–5PM), Sat 11AM–6PM, Sun noon–4PM

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    Fort Gibraltar

    Living history museum, educational guided tours about the fur trade era and costumed interpreters reliving life in 1815. During February, it is at the heart of the Festival du Voyageur.

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    Manitoba Museum

    You can explore a vivid portrayal of Manitoba’s rich and colourful history through nine galleries that total approximately 68,000 square feet of exciting exploration (approximately 4 football fields). All regions of Manitoba are represented in the galleries, including the Grasslands, the Boreal Forest, the Arctic/Subarctic, the Hudson Bay Company Collections Gallery and the Parklands/Mixed Woods Gallery, which is the largest and most interactive of the galleries, and moving dinosaurs. Frequent shows in the Planetarium.

    Summer (mid May–early Sep): 10AM–5PM; winter: museum Thu-Sun 11AM–5PM, Planetarium Sat Sun 11AM–5PMMuseum: adult $15, senior $13, youth 3-17 $9; planetarium: $6-8

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    Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada

    formerly Western Canada Aviation Museum

    The museum has a collection of 22 aircraft used in Canada and displays of artifacts with a focus on Indigenous aviation history.

    10AM–5PMAdults $16, seniors (65+) & students(13-17) $13, youth(3-12) $9.50

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    St. Boniface Cathedral

    The original cathedral, built in 1908, was destroyed by fire in 1968. The remaining walls were incorporated into the design of the new church, creating a dramatic facade facing west across the Red River towards downtown Winnipeg: the clouds wheeling behind the hollow rosary window frame are like a Tyrell art installation. The cathedral is a beautiful testament to Winnipeg's history.

    Tours during Jul & Aug: Wed–Fri 2PM & 7PM; Sat Sun 2PM, 4PM & 7PM

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    The Forks

    A tourist attraction on the Red River. The Forks Market offers fresh and specialty foods, and more than 50 unique shops housed in an eclectic and historic building that was built to be a horse stable. The market has an excellent food court with various ethnic food options. Head to the hayloft for handicrafts and one-of-a-kind items including clothing, artisan-inspired gifts, jewellery and toys. In the winter you can rent ice skates and go skating down the Red River. In the summer, there are special events and outdoor entertainment almost daily, some fantastic patios and outdoor bars.

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    Theatre in the Cemetery

    Enjoy a unique and entertaining theatrical performance that takes you through the St. Boniface Cathedral's cemetery, one of the oldest in the city. Hear stories from French, Métis and Manitoban history while visiting gravesites of fascinating historic characters such as Louis Riel, founder of the province. Shows available in both English and French.

    July-August$7

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    Winnipeg Blue Bombers

    Football (Canadian Football League): The Blue Bombers have a long history of support in the city. The Bombers have made it to the league finals 26 times since 1937. After a long Grey Cup drought dating to 1990, they won the trophy in 2019, repeated as champions in 2021, and have lost each of the three Grey Cup finals since. Winnipeg last hosted the Grey Cup in 2025. Tickets are usually available on game days, although it is wise to purchase in advance.

    Jun–NovTicket prices range between $33.50–$181.00

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    Riel House

    A National Historic Site commemorating the life of the Métis politician, activist and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel, as well as the daily life of Métis families in the Red River settlements.

    Summer onlyAdult $4.25, senior $3.75, under 18 free

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    Shakespeare in the Ruins

    SIR

    Shakespeare plays performed in a variety of settings, mostly outdoors.

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    Fort Garry Brewing

    Manitoba's oldest microbrewery est. 1930. Tours available.

    Mon–Fri 8:30AM–5PM, Sat 2–6PM, closed Sun

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Winnipeg (CC BY-SA 4.0).