Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo
Winnipeg in the Limelight: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour photo

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tour starts at the charming Metropolitan Theatre.

End Point

End point

Last stop on the tour is the Royal Manitoba Theatre.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre by Canad Inns
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.
Duration: 2 mins
2. VVV4+6P Winnipeg
VAUDEVILLE IN WINNIPEG — Picture the slapstick, stand-up comedy and variety acts that once packed the city’s stages.
Duration: 2 mins
3. VVV6+W3 Winnipeg
ORPHEUM THEATRE SITE — Imagine the ornate movie palace that once stood at Portage Avenue and Fort Street.
Duration: 2 mins
4. The Garrick
THE CHARLES THEATRE AND GARRICK CENTRE — See a surviving entertainment landmark whose history reaches from early theatre to memorable film appearances.
Duration: 2 mins
5. Burton 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.
Duration: 2 mins
6. Burton Cummings Theatre
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE: ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF — Discover how the building’s original fireproof design shaped its story and reputation.
Duration: 2 mins
7. VVW4+Q3 Winnipeg
WINNIPEG THEATRE FIRE PLAQUE — Pause at the memorial to a tragedy that changed Winnipeg’s theatre-safety history.
Duration: 2 mins
8. VVX4+3V Winnipeg
THE WILD, WILD WEST FILM LOCATION — Picture film crews, horses and Hollywood action transforming this downtown streetscape.
Duration: 2 mins
9. Bannatyne Avenue & Princess Street
EXCHANGE DISTRICT FILM LOCATIONS — Spot historic streets and warehouses frequently transformed for modern film productions.
Duration: 2 mins
10. Artspace Inc
ARTSPACE — See how a renovated heritage warehouse became a lively home for Winnipeg artists and cultural organizations.
Duration: 2 mins
11. Old Market Square
OLD MARKET SQUARE — Experience the Exchange District’s gathering place and the outdoor heart of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
Duration: 2 mins
12. VVX6+C6 Winnipeg
BIJOU PARK — Discover the pocket park marking a site once woven into Winnipeg’s bustling theatre district.
Duration: 2 mins
13. Winnipeg City Hall
WINNIPEG CITY HALL — Contrast today’s modern civic complex with the theatrical grandeur of the city hall that preceded it.
Duration: 2 mins
14. Pantages 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.
Duration: 2 mins
15. Centennial Concert Hall
CENTENNIAL CONCERT HALL — Admire the modernist performance hall that hosts the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Opera and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
Duration: 2 mins
16. Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
TOM HENDRY WAREHOUSE — See Royal MTC’s intimate second stage, a former warehouse now hosting year-round theatre and creative programs.
Duration: 2 mins
17. Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC)
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE — Visit the home of Canada’s first English-language regional theatre and its celebrated mainstage.
Duration: 2 mins
18. Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE SCULPTURE — Meet the founders in bronze at the theatre entrance and reflect on the company’s pioneering legacy.
Duration: 2 mins

Inclusion

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.

Customer Service via Phone & Email

Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest

Exclusion

Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)

Smartphone or tablet

Attraction admission and optional interior visits

In-person tour guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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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