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Walk into Winnipeg’s theatrical past on this 2.5 km one-way, self-guided smartphone audio tour. GPS-triggered stories play automatically as you pass the Metropolitan, former Orpheum site, Garrick, Burton Cummings Theatre, Exchange District film locations, Old Market Square, Pantages Theatre and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Hear about vaudeville, movie shoots, theatre fires and the performers who shaped the district. Download before you go, start when you like and pause anywhere along the route. This is an outdoor, self-guided experience; attraction admission, optional interiors, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour starts at the charming Metropolitan Theatre.
Last stop on the tour is the Royal Manitoba Theatre.
Itinerary
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1
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.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
VAUDEVILLE IN WINNIPEG — Picture the slapstick, stand-up comedy and variety acts that once packed the city’s stages.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
ORPHEUM THEATRE SITE — Imagine the ornate movie palace that once stood at Portage Avenue and Fort Street.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
THE CHARLES THEATRE AND GARRICK CENTRE — See a surviving entertainment landmark whose history reaches from early theatre to memorable film appearances.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Burton 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.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE: ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF — Discover how the building’s original fireproof design shaped its story and reputation.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
WINNIPEG THEATRE FIRE PLAQUE — Pause at the memorial to a tragedy that changed Winnipeg’s theatre-safety history.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
THE WILD, WILD WEST FILM LOCATION — Picture film crews, horses and Hollywood action transforming this downtown streetscape.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
EXCHANGE DISTRICT FILM LOCATIONS — Spot historic streets and warehouses frequently transformed for modern film productions.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
ARTSPACE — See how a renovated heritage warehouse became a lively home for Winnipeg artists and cultural organizations.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Old Market Square
OLD MARKET SQUARE — Experience the Exchange District’s gathering place and the outdoor heart of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
BIJOU PARK — Discover the pocket park marking a site once woven into Winnipeg’s bustling theatre district.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Winnipeg City Hall
WINNIPEG CITY HALL — Contrast today’s modern civic complex with the theatrical grandeur of the city hall that preceded it.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Pantages 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.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Centennial Concert Hall
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL — Admire the modernist performance hall that hosts the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
TOM HENDRY WAREHOUSE — See Royal MTC’s intimate second stage, a former warehouse now hosting year-round theatre and creative programs.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC)
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE — Visit the home of Canada’s first English-language regional theatre and its celebrated mainstage.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE SCULPTURE — Meet the founders in bronze at the theatre entrance and reflect on the company’s pioneering legacy.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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