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Winnipeg in the Limelight Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre by Canad Inns
THE METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE — Begin this 2.5-kilometre one-way walk at a grand former movie palace now restored as a lively event venue.
Stop at: VVV4+6P Winnipeg
VAUDEVILLE IN WINNIPEG — Picture the slapstick, stand-up comedy and variety acts that once packed the city’s stages.
Stop at: VVV6+W3 Winnipeg
ORPHEUM THEATRE SITE — Imagine the ornate movie palace that once stood at Portage Avenue and Fort Street.
Stop at: The Garrick
THE CHARLES THEATRE AND GARRICK CENTRE — See a surviving entertainment landmark whose history reaches from early theatre to memorable film appearances.
Stop at: Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE — Admire the ornate former Walker Theatre, now an active venue named for Winnipeg rock icon Burton Cummings.
Stop at: Burton Cummings Theatre
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE: ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF — Discover how the building’s original fireproof design shaped its story and reputation.
Stop at: VVW4+Q3 Winnipeg
WINNIPEG THEATRE FIRE PLAQUE — Pause at the memorial to a tragedy that changed Winnipeg’s theatre-safety history.
Stop at: VVX4+3V Winnipeg
THE WILD, WILD WEST FILM LOCATION — Picture film crews, horses and Hollywood action transforming this downtown streetscape.
Stop at: Bannatyne Avenue & Princess Street
EXCHANGE DISTRICT FILM LOCATIONS — Spot historic streets and warehouses frequently transformed for modern film productions.
Stop at: Artspace Inc
ARTSPACE — See how a renovated heritage warehouse became a lively home for Winnipeg artists and cultural organizations.
Stop at: Old Market Square
OLD MARKET SQUARE — Experience the Exchange District’s gathering place and the outdoor heart of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
Stop at: VVX6+C6 Winnipeg
BIJOU PARK — Discover the pocket park marking a site once woven into Winnipeg’s bustling theatre district.
Stop at: Winnipeg City Hall
WINNIPEG CITY HALL — Contrast today’s modern civic complex with the theatrical grandeur of the city hall that preceded it.
Stop at: Pantages Theatre
PANTAGES PLAYHOUSE THEATRE — View the historic exterior as the landmark undergoes restoration into a modern performing arts centre and future Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra home.
Stop at: Centennial Concert Hall
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL — Admire the modernist performance hall that hosts the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Stop at: Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
TOM HENDRY WAREHOUSE — See Royal MTC’s intimate second stage, a former warehouse now hosting year-round theatre and creative programs.
Stop at: Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC)
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE — Visit the home of Canada’s first English-language regional theatre and its celebrated mainstage.
Stop at: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE SCULPTURE — Meet the founders in bronze at the theatre entrance and reflect on the company’s pioneering legacy.
What's Included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- Attraction admission and optional interior visits
- In-person tour guide
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Tour starts at the charming Metropolitan Theatre.
End Point
Where the tour ends
Last stop on the tour is the Royal Manitoba Theatre.
Get DirectionsAdditional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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