Municipally Designated Sites in Winnipeg

Paris Building

The Buildings Conservation List:

• Provides structures that have been declared historic by the City of Winnipeg based on recommendations by the Historical Buildings Committee
  
• Classifies structures by a grade system
  • Grade I buildings represent outstanding examples of architectural and historical merit
    
  • Grade II buildings represent the majority of the City's building stock
  • Grade III buildings represent examples of moderately significant heritage
• Since 1977, more than 200 buildings have been placed on the Buildings Conservation List.

The Historical Buildings Inventory

• Used to assess the overall scope of heritage conservation in Winnipeg
  
• Includes commercial, educational, financial, public, religious, residential, and miscellaneous structures
  
• Offers a list of buildings that have not been formally researched and evaluated but may have architectural or historical significance
  
• Buildings in this inventory are possible candidates for inclusion on the Buildings Conservation List.
  
• As the City receives permits for these buildings, the Historical Buildings Committee evaluates and recommends designation of the structure based on their research.