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- Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg's Wealthy Beginnings: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: Hudson's Bay
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Broadway & Memorial area! On this easy to walk 2.5 km (return) tour, you'll explore the historical buildings, statues & monuments that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include the Legislative Building, Manitoba Club, Land Titles Building, Union Station & the Fort Garry Hotel. Don't just see the city, hear what it has to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
Stop at: Winnipeg Art Gallery
We'll point out the uniquely shaped building and tell you a bit about why you may want to plan a visit!
Stop at: Manitoba Provincial Archives
We'll briefly tell you about this impressive building and what it contains inside. It's actually a bit surprising!
Stop at: Memorial Boulevard
Former Vaughn Street Jail. We'll point this out to you and give you some cold hard facts on why you might want to keep walking.
Stop at: Memorial Provincial Park
You'll see this old building and learn a bit about it's function back in the day.
Stop at: Teranet Manitoba - Winnipeg Land Titles and Personal Property Office
You'll see & hear about one of the most important buildings in the development of Winnipeg.
Stop at: Edmonton Street & Broadway
Devon court apartments. Learn all about the fantastic old apartment buildings.
Stop at: Carlton Street & Broadway
Tuckwell's School for Boys. It's not here anymore, but we put a picture on the tour so you can see what it used to look like while you listen to it's importance to the area.
Stop at: Broadway & Hargrave Street
Monarch Life Building. We'll point out this impressive building and tell you about the award it ALMOST won for it's architectural style.
Stop at: Broadway & Donald Street
Kenmore / Princeton Apartments. We'll point out these apartments that at one time were Winnipeg's most upscale & luxurious!
Stop at: Winnipeg Railway Museum
If you're into trains, you'll definitely want to visit this museum located inside Union Station. If not, we'll give you the gist.
Stop at: Manitoba Club
You'll see & hear about western Canada's oldest operating private club, founded in 1874.
Stop at: Upper Fort Garry
You'll walk through the historical gates and learn a bit about why they are here and what they signify.
Stop at: Upper Fort Garry
You'll take a brief stroll through this urban heritage park and hear about it's importance to the creation of Winnipeg.
Stop at: Fort Street & Broadway
Fort Garry Place & Prairie 360. We'll point out the super modern condo complex and the towering Prairie 360 restaurant.
Stop at: The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre
One of the most iconic hotels in the city, you won't miss this one.
Stop at: Naval Museum of Manitoba
You're in the navy now! Well, briefly if you decide to visit the museum. If not, we'll give you a brief overview while you walk past.
Stop at: Donald Street
Patternson Block. We'll point out this historic apartment block.
Stop at: 75 Hargrave St
The Glines House. One of the three historical homes on the tour, we'll tell you about it's significance.
Stop at: 65 Hargrave St
The Gilroy House. We'll point out this heritage home and tell you a bit about it's original owner.
Stop at: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre
You'll stroll past this incredibly beautiful old home while we tell you about it's past and present as a museum.
Stop at: 75 Kennedy
Robert Burns Statue. As you walk alongside the Manitoba Legislative Building, we'll point out the 'ol Scot and maybe even sing you one of his lullabies.
Stop at: Assiniboine Avenue & Kennedy Street
Butterfly Garden. It's just off the route, but we'll point it out if you want to stroll through. We'll also point out some polar bears! Seriously.
Stop at: Assiniboine Avenue & Osborne Street North
Louis Riel Statue. We'll point out the towering statue and tell you why he was so historically important.
Stop at: VVM2+JF Winnipeg
Golden Boy. We'll show you Winnipeg's Golden Boy, perched atop the Legislative Building for all to see.
Stop at: Manitoba Legislative Building
The route takes you around the grounds, so we figured we would give you a brief history on the building itself.
Stop at: All Saints' Anglican Church
We'll point out this historical church across the street and tell you a bit about it.
Stop at: 219 Memorial Blvd
The tour concludes with a stroll through this small urban park. As you walk, we'll point out the statue of Sir William Stephenson, Manitoba's own James Bond.
Pass by: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: The Forks Market
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Government House of Manitoba
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre
Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: The Forks Market
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Travel Manitoba Visitor Information Centre
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Manitoba Children's Museum
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Manitoba Theatre For Young People
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: The Forks National Historic Site
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Le Musee de Saint-Boniface Museum
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Saint-boniface Cathedral Parish
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Shaw Park
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by: Barn Hammer Brewing Company
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.
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.
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Attraction tickets
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Tour starts at the iconic Hudson's Bay Building, one of 6 original departments stores in Canada.
End point
This experience ends at the starting point.
Additional 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.
Customer Reviews
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