The Boom & Bust of Winnipeg walking tour explores the rise and fall of Canada’s wealthiest city at the turn of the century. Walk through downtown and hear about how this prairie city became the Chicago of the North, the Heart of the Continent and how we lost it all (and it's not just because of the Panama Canal)!
Topics covered are: street names, architectural styles, social movements such as the Wpg General Strike, monuments and more! This tour is a crash course in Winnipeg history in 2 hours!
Excellent for school groups!
Fees:
Adult $20
Senior 65+ & Uni $15
Youth 8-17 $10
Hear stories about haunted locations along Broadway & Memorial Blvd, causes for paranormal experiences and more. Tour begins at the Manitoba Legislature and ends at the Fort Garry Hotel.
Fees:
Adult $20
Senior 65+ & Uni $15
Youth 8-17 $10
Brookside Field of Honour Tour
105 years after WWl and 78 after WWll, many Canadians have lost the knowledge about the contributions our Canadian soldiers made in the theatre of bloodshed and innovation. This Remembrance season, between Nov 1-12th SquarePeg Tours will highlight the achievements, battles, monuments and stories of our men and women who impacted the war to end all wars.
A great way to learn about pay homage to our veterans and soldiers, learn military history and boast a little about being Canadian! School kids love this tour!
Fees:
Adult $15
Everyone Else $10
Exchange District Ghost Walk
Author & Creator Matthew Komus offers an exciting tour ONLY IN OCTOBER. Be escorted through the dark streets of Winnipeg’s Exchange District by a shady guide to see and hear about some of Winnipeg’s most haunted buildings.
Bring an extra $20 for Matthew’s book on ghosts in Winnipeg
Firefighter's Museum Ghost Investigation
Join us for a unique glimpse into the history of Winnipeg fire fighting history and hear stories of heroes and tragedy. The Museum, located at 56 Maple Street, was built in 1904 and was an active fire hall until 1990.
Fort Garry Hotel Room 202 Ghost Investigation
Built in 1913, this majestic hotel has had many famous guests stay the night and few have stayed indefinitely! Sit in the infamous room 202 with an experienced investigator and guide. Hear stories or become part of the experience by trying equipment and participating in an actual investigation. Listen to one of the best story tellers in Winnipeg while she reveals sad and tragic tales of those who may still be dwelling in this old building and why. April through October. Depending on tour, ages can range from youth (14+) to adults only. Investigations run three hours long in one location. Tools used are dowsing rods, K2 meters, pendulums, table tipping and more.
Haunted Winnipeg Bus Tour
Are spirits real? Can you actually interact with them? Find out as we go in search of spirits at 4 city locations by bus!
Join in on the fear and fun of communicating with spirits at 4 locations. On the bus, between locations, the guide will share experiences, pictures and perhaps a few laughs along the way. Try your hand at finding ghosts using basic tools and techniques with the anticipation of capturing evidence of spirit activity. Spirit communication will be attempted to occur so don't be shy and give it a try! Enter the Manitoba Legislature, visit the execution area outside the Vaughan St Jail, one unknown location & finish inside the Fort Garry Hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents with minors attending We are not liable/responsible for any negative results, whether that be bad dreams, anxiety or the like, as a result of attending one of these tours. If you purchase a ticket for a minor you are agreeing with this statement & will not pursue any action that will negatively affect SquarePeg Tours, Winnipeg Exclusive Tour Buses or any of the locations we visit.
History Amongst the Stones - Brookside
Brookside Cemetery is the largest municipal cemetery in Winnipeg with over 100,000 people buried there. A beautiful and scenic tour, join us as we visit the “famous, infamous and notorious” that are laid to rest here. This cemetery also holds the second largest Field of Honour in Canada! The Cross of Sacrifice, Stone of Remembrance and other military iconography are placed to add significance and meaning.
Fees:
Adult $15
Everyone Else $10
Make today the day you reserve your plot… I mean spot, for the tour!!
Lower Fort Garry Ghost Investigation
Built in the early 1800s, this old fort is in excellent condition, and has been used as a fur trading post, car club, penitentiary and asylum and now as a tour destination. A great variety of spirits have contacted us over the years at this location so join us to see who will make an “appearance” this time! Tools used are: pendulums, K2 meters, dowsing rods, table tipping and more!
Millennium Centre Ghost Tour
The Millennium Centre is located on Main Street near Portage and Main, and was once part of the well established Banker’s Row at the turn the 20th century. In the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown, and the Exchange District, a national historic site, the former Bank of Commerce building was built in 1912 by Toronto architects Darling and Pearson.
With stunning neoclassical architecture, this landmark heritage building is filled with beautiful character defining elements throughout, a timeless and one of kind space that highlights Winnipeg's Golden Era!
Explore a new venue for spirits of former bank executives and staff for three hours of fun and spooky experiments. Tools used will be dowsing rods, pendulums, K2 meters, table tipping and more!
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Tour
Follow this victim of the gallows, if you dare, and you will hear stories of true crime and punishment Winnipeg style, ghost stories and other nasty tales. Definitely one of our most popular historical walking tours, guests have screamed, jumped in the air and laughed at his antics. Be prepared to be insulted, objects thrown at you, and intimidated!
(No refunds for hurt feelings!!)
Fees:
Adult $15
Senior/Uni $12
Youth $10
Pull up your bootstraps and watch for coppers as you travel through dark alleys, nooks & crannies of the historic Exchange District. Follow a rapscallion of the 1910s who will expose Winnipeg’s underworld of opium, brothels, gambling dens, drinking halls and trouble makers. By the time you're done, you will become the next member of the Political Equality League of Manitoba!
Fees:
Adult $15
Senior/Uni $12
18+ Not recommended for young families or youth.
Pestilence, Shamans and Doctors Tour
Step back into 19th century medical practices with this walking tour which is enjoyed by all who make an appointment with this once famous doctor. Stroll along the Assiniboine River and learn about early medicine, plagues and diseases of early Canada, First Nations medicines and stories about doctors who faced unique challenges.
Great tour for retired nurses and doctors, med students, seniors and school kids!
Don’t delay, book your appointment with the doctor before it’s too late!!
Fees:
Adult $15
Senior/Uni $12
Youth $10
St. John's Anglican Cathedral Cemetery Tour
St. John’s is the oldest Anglican parish west of the Great Lakes. It was founded in 1820, when the Rev. John West arrived from England to serve as chaplain to the Hudson’s Bay Company, and as missionary to this part of the world.The graveyard surrounding the Cathedral predates the parish. It was established by the first group of Selkirk settlers in 1812.
Explore this small yet scenic cemetery on the edge of the Red River and learn about amazing stories of Winnipeg's founding families and prominent historical figures.
Fees:
Adult $15
Senior/Uni $12
Youth $10
Symbols, Secrets and Sacrifices Under the Golden Boy
Venture into the Manitoba Legislature to discover how this building has a secret identity, created for a higher purpose and that may hide the Ark of the Covenant. Uncover the Golden Boy’s true identity and discover the secret images in the Great War Mural. And then the most exciting part, experience a unique and strange auditory phenomenon in the Pool of the Black Star.
Fees:
Adult $20
Senior/Uni $15
Youth $12
105 years after WWl and 78 after WWll, many Canadians have lost the knowledge about the contributions our Canadian soldiers made in the theatre of bloodshed and innovation. This Remembrance season, between Nov 1-12th SquarePeg Tours will highlight the achievements, battles, monuments and stories of our men and women who impacted the war to end all wars.
Fees:
Adult $15
Senior/Uni $12
Youth $10