Winnipeg Arts Council

Old City Stories

Discover the fascinating intersection of public art and Winnipeg's history on our guided walking tour. Starting at the serene sculpture garden in St. Boniface, we'll explore the city's cultural heritage and iconic public art installations, ending at Bloody Sunday near the Exchange District. We will visit public artworks including:

Monument by Michel de Broin

Phare Ouest (Far West) by Marcel Gosselin

High Five by Jennifer Stillwell

No. 1 Northern by John Nugent

Bloody Saturday by Noam Gonick and Bernie Miller

Tours will run as scheduled rain or shine but will be cancelled in the event of a thunderstorm. Please note this tour is not a loop.

Meeting Place

The meeting place will be 219 Provencher Boulevard. I will be wearing a red public art tour shirt. 

Accessibility

The walk is approximately 2.5 km and will take 2h. The tour will move through Winnipeg's downtown and past some rail tracks, loud noises may be around. City streets will be wheelchair accessible, however road and sidewalk conditions may vary.

Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Busy sidewalks, Fast-paced, covering lots of ground

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