Winnipeg's Wealthy Beginnings: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

3.0
(2 reviews)

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Broadway & Memorial area!

On this easy to walk 2.5 km tour, you'll explore historical buildings, statues & monuments making up this must-see section of the city.

Highlights include the Legislative Building, Manitoba Club, Land Titles Building, Union Station & Fort Garry Hotel. Don't just see the city, hear what it has to say!

GPS map shows where you are & 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 & high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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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 activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We'll point out the uniquely shaped building and tell you a bit about why you may want to plan a visit!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We'll briefly tell you about this impressive building and what it contains inside. It's actually a bit surprising!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You'll see this old building and learn a bit about it's function back in the day.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You'll see & hear about one of the most important buildings in the development of Winnipeg.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Devon court apartments. Learn all about the fantastic old apartment buildings.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Monarch Life Building. We'll point out this impressive building and tell you about the award it ALMOST won for it's architectural style.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Kenmore / Princeton Apartments. We'll point out these apartments that at one time were Winnipeg's most upscale & luxurious!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    You'll see & hear about western Canada's oldest operating private club, founded in 1874.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    You'll walk through the historical gates and learn a bit about why they are here and what they signify.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    You'll take a brief stroll through this urban heritage park and hear about it's importance to the creation of Winnipeg.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Fort Garry Place & Prairie 360. We'll point out the super modern condo complex and the towering Prairie 360 restaurant.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    One of the most iconic hotels in the city, you won't miss this one.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18

    Patternson Block. We'll point out this historic apartment block.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19

    The Glines House. One of the three historical homes on the tour, we'll tell you about it's significance.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20

    The Gilroy House. We'll point out this heritage home and tell you a bit about it's original owner.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21

    You'll stroll past this incredibly beautiful old home while we tell you about it's past and present as a museum.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 23

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 24

    Louis Riel Statue. We'll point out the towering statue and tell you why he was so historically important.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25

    Golden Boy. We'll show you Winnipeg's Golden Boy, perched atop the Legislative Building for all to see.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 26

    The route takes you around the grounds, so we figured we would give you a brief history on the building itself.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 27

    We'll point out this historical church across the street and tell you a bit about it.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 28

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but you'll pass by and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
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    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and can spend as much time here as you like.

    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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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