Winnipeg, MB – The City of Winnipeg is inviting residents to learn more about the history of our city by taking part in the travelling Winnipeg 150 Archives Tour.
From now until the end of the year, we will be displaying historical panels and images about Winnipeg in different public places around the city.
“Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate our rich history and the diverse stories that have shaped our city,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham.
“The Winnipeg 150 Archives Tour offers the public a chance to connect with our past and gain a deeper appreciation for the vibrant community we are today. I encourage everyone to visit the exhibit and learn more about our shared history.”
The first stop on this tour is in Garden City, in the Old Kildonan ward.
“I’m excited that my ward is playing host to this important display of Winnipeg’s history,” said Councillor Devi Sharma. “It’s a great opportunity to learn from our past as we move forward trying to make our city a better place to live and work.”
The exhibit features images from collections at the City of Winnipeg Archives, Winnipeg Public Library (Community Services), Manitoba Museum, Archives of Manitoba / Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, and other sources.
“This exhibit would not be possible without the foresight and investments of previous generations into the preservation of our City's historical records through the archives. The source material for many of the images and text in the panels came from this work,” said Konrad Krahn, City Records Manager and Archivist.
The exhibit will be popping up in the following locations:
- Garden City Shopping Centre: Wednesday, June 12 – Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- Kildonan Place Shopping Centre: Tuesday, July 2 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport: Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Grant Park Shopping Centre: Sunday, September 1 – Monday, September 16, 2024
More tour dates and locations will be made public in the future on the Winnipeg 150 events page.
The same archival images will also be popping up at various libraries over the coming months:
- Charleswood Library: Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 28, 2024
- Louis Riel Library: Tuesday, July 2 – Friday, August 30, 2024
- Henderson Library: Monday, September 2 – Thursday, October 3, 2024
- St. Boniface Library: Friday, November 1 – Monday, December 30, 2024
- Pembina Trail Library: Friday, January 3 – Friday, February 28, 2025
- St. James-Assiniboia Library: Monday, March 3 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Cornish Library: Monday, May 5 - Friday, June 27, 2025
The exhibit can be viewed anytime during the libraries’ open hours.
There are a number of Winnipeg 150 community events and celebrations planned for throughout the year, as outlined in the Council-approved administrative report.
To learn more about how we’re marking 150 years as a city, visit winnipeg.ca/150years.