Heritage Winnipeg Corporation

Heritage Winnipeg Corporation is a non-profit, organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba that works to save and redevelop that city's built heritage. Founded in 1978, the current Executive Director is Cindy Tugwell.[1]

Heritage Winnipeg
Formation1978
FounderBernie Wolfe
TypeNon-profit
Location
  • 509-63 Albert Street
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Coordinates49°53′47.8″N 97°08′23.9″W
Membership (2018-19)
220
Executive Director
Cindy Tugwell
President
Lisa Gardewine
2nd Vice-President
Doug Stephen
Fund Development
Nancy Klos
Websitewww.heritagewinnipeg.com

History

Heritage Winnipeg was established in 1978 as a direct result of the protests surrounding the proposed demolition of the Bank of Commerce (now the Millennium Centre at 389 Main Street). Both the Bank of Commerce and the neighbouring Bank of Hamilton were threatened with demolition to make room for an employee parking lot.

In reaction to these protests, Heritage Winnipeg was created by the City of Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba and the Heritage Canada Foundation.

Projects

Initial projects included the Bank of Commerce and Bank of Hamilton, as well as the Bank of Nova Scotia.

More recent projects have included the reopening of the Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre, the creation of the Upper Fort Garry Provincial Park, and the installation of the First World War Digital Memorial Project at Union Station (123 Main Street).

Heritage Winnipeg relies on a combination of public grants, private donations for funding sponsorships and memberships.

Doors Open Winnipeg

Doors Open Winnipeg is a free public event presented each year on the last weekend of May by Heritage Winnipeg.[2] The event features tours of approximately 80 buildings and sites that are not normally open to the public. The event also features People's Choice Awards, which allow visitors to vote for their favourite buildings in five categories: Best Architecture, Best Restoration, Best Guided Tour/Programming, the 'Hidden Gem', and Best Overall Experience.[3]

References
  1. "City, property owners disagree on heritage status for Donald Street properties". MetroNews.ca. February 18, 2016. Archived from the original on April 26, 2016.
  2. "About / Doors Open Winnipeg". doorsopenwinnipeg.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
  3. "Awards / Doors Open Winnipeg". doorsopenwinnipeg.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
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