Vaughn Street Jail,
444 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
221 Memorial Boulevard
May 30th, 2026 & May 31st, 2026
Saturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Only open for 2 days a year for this special event!! Visit Winnipeg’s very own Victorian gaol and hear true crime stories about rapscallions, bootleggers, soiled doves and murderers.
Stand in cells that held the undesirables from the Winnipeg General Strike, the infamous Gorilla Strangler, solitary confinement and more!
For 50 years this building and the people who passed through it changed both local and Canadian history for the good and the bad.
Join us for this unique experience and discover Winnipeg’s darker side of history!
Commemorate your visit with a jail t-shirt, books and more!
Please note this event is best suited for ages 12 and over.
Guided tours will run causally throughout the day. No registration required!
[spacer height=”40px” id=”3″] Upcoming Events
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Enjoy **Family Fun Nights at Assiniboia Downs** with free admission, bouncy castles, face painting, live children's entertainment, and exciting thoroughbred racing. Join the fun every Tuesday in July and August, plus Manitoba Derby Night on August 3, for a memorable family evening in Winnipeg.
Looking for free outdoor dancing in Winnipeg? Bachata Nights in the Park returns to Cargo Bar at Assiniboine Park every Tuesday in July and August with live DJs, free dance lessons, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
WAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq, starting January 2026, with live music, interactive activities, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
Enjoy free family fun every Thursday at 11:00 AM this summer at Garden City Shopping Centre. Meet a different special character each week and create unforgettable memories at this free kids' event.