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

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Winnipeg Theatre Tour
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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
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Winnipeg's old theatre district. On this easy to walk 2.5 km (one way) tour, you'll explore some of the theatres, film sets and historical buildings that make up the theatrical section of the city. Highlights include the Burton Cummins Theatre, Old Market Square and the Pantages Theatre. Don't just see the theatre district, 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. It's yours! 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.
Duration: 2 mins
2. VVV4+6P Winnipeg
Slapstick, Standup & More. As we walk we'll tell you a little about wonderful old days of vaudeville and how it was an incredibly popular form of theatre.
Duration: 2 mins
3. VVV6+W3 Winnipeg
Orpheum Theatre. As you come to the intersection of Portage and Fort Street we'll tell you how different this very spot once looked and about the beautiful old theatre that once stood here.
Duration: 2 mins
4. The Garrick
The Charles Theatre and the Garrick Centre. We'll tell you the background of this old building, its film debut and its relevance to many famous films and directors. Even a cult classic!
Duration: 2 mins
5. Burton Cummings Theatre for the Performing Arts
Now who hasn't heard of the rock icon Burton Cummings? Here we'll tell you a little bit about this theatre and why it didn't quite live up to it's potential. You need to wait till the next stop to find out about the name!
Duration: 2 mins
6. Burton Cummings Theatre
Absolutely Fireproof. As you look at the theatre from this vantage point we'll tell you about the original theatre and what that has to do with being Fireproof. Oh, and how it got it's name.
Duration: 2 mins
7. VVW4+Q3 Winnipeg
Winnipeg Theatre Fire Plaque. We'll tell you a little bit about the tragic event that happened here and of the theatre fire history in Winnipeg.
Duration: 2 mins
8. VVX4+3V Winnipeg
The Wild, Wild West. On this stop we'll try and help you to imagine how this was once taken over by film crews, horses and a very famous actor.
Duration: 2 mins
9. Bannatyne Avenue & Princess Street
EXCHANGE DISTRICT. As you stroll through the Exchange District we'll let you in on a some very recent movie making that was done here - you may even recognize some.
Duration: 2 mins
10. Artspace Inc
We'll tell where to look for an interesting sign and tell you a bit about how this renovated warehouse became a treasure trove of Winnipeg artists.
Duration: 2 mins
11. Old Market Square
& the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. As you stroll through the square we'll tell you about this heart of the Exchange District, its history and the many ways it is still being used today.
Duration: 2 mins
12. VVX6+C6 Winnipeg
Bijou Park. At this entrance to the Market Square, we'll tell you the background of what is now this small park and why it was such a big part of Winnipeg's theatre district.
Duration: 2 mins
13. Winnipeg City Hall
As you are looking at the very modern city hall building in front of you, we'll tell you about its traditional predecessor and how it had a very unique link to the theatre district.
Duration: 2 mins
14. Pantages Theatre
We'll tell you about the interesting background of this grand old theatre and its historical relevance to the theatrical community today.
Duration: 2 mins
15. Centennial Concert Hall
You'll hear about this beautiful large modernistic building, a bit of its history and some of the wonderful performing arts organizations that call it home today.
Duration: 2 mins
16. Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre
We'll point out the theatre across the street, that wasn't always a theatre, and how it became know as a rare "non-profit experimental theatre".
Duration: 2 mins
17. Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC)
As you walk, we'll talk about the building in front of you, its famous theatrical legacy in Canada and some of the celebrity guests and movie stars that graced its stage.
Duration: 2 mins
18. Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Royal Manitoba Theatre Sculpture. You'll hear about the early years of the theatre and we'll also tell you about the interesting statue of the theatre's founders located at the theatre entrance.
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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