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.
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The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike was the longest and largest labour conflict in North America and had a major national impact on the labour movement. Learn about the plight of the strikers from the citywide halt of production to the firing of the police force and the tragic events of Bloody Saturday.
We’re turning up the heat at the museum this summer! Never before have so many Findlay items been gathered into one space! Visit us and get your fill of Findlay!
Join us on High Street as we remember the Findlay Foundry and the folks that worked there, then follow us west as we spotlight the Findlay family and the homes they built and lived in! Tickets are $20 each and available at the museum or by e-transfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com. Please note date and time […]
Join us on High Street as we remember the Findlay Foundry and the folks that worked there, then follow us west as we spotlight the Findlay family and the homes they built and lived in! Tickets are $20 each and available at the museum or by e-transfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com. Please note date and time […]
Our historic buildings are open for tours! The Fry House is a two-story log dwelling built in c.1815 by Jacob Fry and Elizabeth Wismer, two of the early German-speaking Mennonite settlers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The house has been staged with period-relevant objects and functions as a living history site. Built in 1859 to replace […]
The 1st Hussars Museum will be open on Canada Day! There will be colouring sheets for children, and trivia quizzes! The Cavalry Troop will have a display of their authentic uniforms, and the Jeep Troop will be displaying a restored military jeep! Tours detailing the impressive history of London’s oldest regiment will be provided by […]
Join us for a special conversation with Vasundhara Pradip Madhumita, Conservator at the Museum of Vancouver! Ms. Madhumita will share insights from her career in conservation and her work across diverse heritage projects and institutions in India and North America. As a graduate of the Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, Vasundhara has worked […]
Join us for the launch of our new exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum, Chandra Bodalia’s Legacy: The History and Heritage of Gurdwaras in BC, curated by the South Asian Studies Institute! Affectionally nicknamed, the ‘Smile Catcher’, Chandra Bodalia was a prominent member of the South Asian community in B.C.’s lower mainland area, and was […]
This exciting exhibition explores Mississauga’s rich musical landscape, highlighting the diverse voices, cultures, and communities that have shaped its sound. From local legends to grassroots movements, the exhibition showcases the ways music connects people, builds identity, and reflects the evolving story of Mississauga. Through artifacts, stories, and interactive experiences, visitors will discover how music continues […]