Doors Open Winnipeg 2020 Rescheduled!
Dear Heritage Winnipeg Friends,
Heritage Winnipeg has just made the difficult decision to postpone Doors Open Winnipeg 2020, but on a positive note we are rescheduling this event, which will now take place over the weekend of September 12th and 13th, 2020.
After thoughtful consideration and consultation with our board of directors and stakeholders, it has become clear that in light of these challenging times it is not possible to deliver our event on the original dates of May 30th and 31st, 2020. The safety of all our hosts, volunteers and guests is of the utmost importance and will always take top priority when planning Doors Open Winnipeg, making this postponement in the best interest of all.
Heritage Winnipeg will now be working diligently towards the rescheduled Doors Open Winnipeg 2020 event, keeping everyone informed.
Should COVID-19 continue to endanger the health of the community come September, Heritage Winnipeg will act on the advice of public health officials and cancel the event. Cancellation would be our last choice but will be done if necessary, in the interest of everyone’s safety.
Thank you for your understanding and support in these challenging times.
Stay home, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you to celebrate the stories our buildings tell on September 12th and 13th, 2020!
Best regards,
Cindy Tugwell
Executive Director
Heritage Winnipeg
Doors Open Winnipeg 2019
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Doors Open Winnipeg 9th Annual Peoples' Choice Awards!
Best New Participant - The Fortune Block
Heritage Winnipeg Executive Director Cindy Tugwell and Fortune Block Project Manager Ryan Pollard
Best Architecture - The Marlborough Hotel
Marlborough Hotel Accommodations, Catering Sales & Conference Services Manager Grace Rents and Heritage Winnipeg President Lisa Gardewine
Best Overall Experience - The Vaughan Street Jail
Vaughan Street Jail Volunteers
Awards were handed out at the 2019 Doors Open Winnipeg Volunteer Reception and Awards on June 20th, 2019 at the Millennium Centre. All winners received a custom print by artist Robert Sweeney. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who make Doors Open Winnipeg possible! We would also like to thank our generous sponsor, WOW Hospitality.
Doors Open Winnipeg 2019
Thank you to everyone who came out this year!
Special Thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers. It is due to your commitment that Heritage Winnipeg is able to host Doors Open Winnipeg every year. We couldn't do it without you and we are especially gratefull!
1919 Winnipeg Gernal Strike Souvenirs
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike with two great books!
Tommy and the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike is a children's book written and illustrated by Seven Oaks Met School Student Grace. Available during Doors Open Winnipeg at the Vaughan Street Jail on May 25th or the Millennium Centre on May 26th, for a donation of just $5. Available through the Heritage Winnipeg Store.
Learn about the history of Winnipeg public transit system with our colouring book! From horses to the Strike to electric buses, local artist Robert Sweeney takes your through time with his original drawings. Available during Doors Open Winnipeg at the Winnipeg Railway Museum on May 25th and 26th for a donation of just $5. Available through the Heritage Winnipeg Store.
Projects funded by:
1919 Strike: ILLUMINATED
Coming this fall!
For more Information click Here!
2018 Doors Open Winnipeg 8th Annual Peoples' Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards represent five categories, Best Restoration, Best Guided Tour or Programming, Best Architecture, Best Experience and the Hidden Gem. Online voting was open to the public, showcasing 93 amazing buildings, tours and events. Votes poured in the week following Doors Open Winnipeg, making for a close race in several of the categories. In the end, the votes were tallied and the winners were rewarded for their efforts with framed original drawings of their buildings by local artist Robert Sweeney.
Thanks to WOW Hospitality for the wonderful service and support!
BEST RESTORATION - DALNAVERT MUSEUM
BEST ARCHITECTURE - BANK OF MONTREAL
BEST OVERALL EXPERIENCE - ST. MICHAEL'S UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX HERITAGE CHURCH
BEST TOUR OR PROGRAMMING OR TOUR - THE VAUGHAN STREET JAIL
THE 'HIDDEN' GEM - HOLY EUCHARIST UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC PARISH
Visit the Doors Open Winnipeg website to learn about the winners!
Closing the Doors on the 14th Annual Doors Open Winnipeg Event
It was a time to celebrate at the 2017 Doors Open Winnipeg Volunteer Reception and People's Choice Awards at the King's Head Pub in the Exchange. Heritage Winnipeg hosted the event, thanking the dedicated volunteers in attendance who helped to make Doors Open Winnipeg a successful event. Over 500 volunteers helped make this year's event the biggest, most successful event to date. It was also the seventh year in which the People's Choice Awards were held.The People's Choice Awards represent five categories, Best Restoration, Best Guided Tour or Programming, Best Architecture, Best Experience and the Hidden Gem. Online voting was open to the public, showcasing 91 amazing buildings and walking tours. Hundreds of votes poured in the week following Doors Open Winnipeg, making for a close race in several of the categories. In the end, the votes were tallied and the winners were rewarded for their efforts with framed original drawings of their buildings by local artist Robert Sweeney.
BEST RESTORATION - DALNAVERT MUSEUM
BEST ARCHITECTURE - THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HUMAN RIGHTS
BEST OVERALL EXPERIENCE - THE WHITE HOUSE
BEST TOUR OR PROGRAMMING OR TOUR - THE VAUGHAN STREET JAIL
THE 'HIDDEN' GEM - MCBETH HOUSE
Please visit the Heritage Winnipeg blog for a short biography on each of this years winners.
