Can you uncover the hidden secrets of the Museum in time to win a prize? Visit to explore exhibits and heritage buildings to bring history to life in this drop-in activity. No registration required. Included with FREE general admission. 

Nestled in the breathtaking foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Historic Morleyville stands as a testament to the complex, shared history of the Îyârhe Nakoda People and early pioneers. Step back in time to 1873 and explore one of the oldest heritage sites in Southern Alberta. Opened in June 2026, the Morleyville: Stories of the Land […]

The world’s first long-distance phone call was made by Alexander Graham Bell on August 10, 1876 and we want to celebrate during Historic Places Days. The call traveled on existing telegraph wire between in Brantford, and Paris, Ontario. The test was a massive success, proving that voice transmission could be achieved over geographical distances rather […]

Explore the vibrant history and stunning architecture of the Exchange District, a roadmap of Winnipeg’s early growth and architectural styles. See examples of brick and mortar warehouses from the 1890s, marvellous terracotta skyscrapers of Winnipeg’s 1910 boom period, as well as brutalist and international-style complexes in Winnipeg’s modernist quarter.  

Take a walk on the wild side and explore the dark secrets that made Winnipeg the ‘Wickedest City in the Dominion.’ Get a glimpse into a different side of Winnipeg’s history with a legal red light district, corrupt mayors, murder most foul, and the largest unsolved robbery in Western Canadian history.

Walk the cobblestone streets and experience the vibrant, bustling history of the Exchange District. Learn about Newspaper Row, turn-of-the-century banks and the Winnipeg General Strike of 1919. Get to know the famous and unsung characters who made Winnipeg the city it is today.