BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Winnipeg for Free X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wpgforfree.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Winnipeg for Free REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Winnipeg BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250525T144500 DTSTAMP:20260406T174439 CREATED:20210429T182015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T023715Z UID:67392-1748084400-1748184300@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour at Doors Open Winnipeg DESCRIPTION:Haunted History Tour at Doors Open WinnipegShare This Story\nDon't Miss the Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour! \nThrill seekers and history buffs\, rejoice! The Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour is back to weave a chilling tapestry of Winnipeg's past. Led by a renowned city historian\, author of “Haunted Winnipeg: Ghost Stories from the Heart of the Continent\,” this Haunted History Tour at Doors Open Winnipeg promises a unique blend of historical facts and the city's most enduring ghost stories. \nExplore Winnipeg's Haunted Landmarks: \nThe Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour will take you on a spooky journey through the exteriors of three of Winnipeg's most iconic buildings\, steeped in history and rumored hauntings: \n\nThe infamous Vaughan Street Jail\nThe majestic Manitoba Legislature Building\nThe opulent Dalnavert Museum\n\n444 Vaughan Street\nMay 24th\, 2025 & May 25th\, 2025\nSaturday: 11:00am & 2:00pm\nSunday: 11:00am & 2:00pm \n\n\n\nA Spooky Family Outing: \nThis Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour is suitable for ages 10 and up\, making it a perfect opportunity for a thrilling family outing or an unforgettable adventure with friends. \nAccessibility Information: \nThe Haunted History Tour at Doors Open Winnipeg is wheelchair accessible\, but some sidewalks may be uneven. \nTour Details: \n\nGuided tours depart at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm from the fountain at Memorial Provincial Park (across from Vaughan Street Jail) and conclude at 61 Carlton Street (Dalnavert Museum).\nEach Haunted History Tour at Doors Open Winnipeg lasts approximately 45 minutes and is limited to 25 guests for a personalized experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Required: \nRegistration for the Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour is mandatory. The registration link will be available online starting Saturday\, May 17 at  noon. Click the button below on May 17. \n Click Here to Register \nPrepare for the Weather: \nThe Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour will proceed as planned in light rain. However\, the organizers reserve the right to cancel in case of heavy downpours or thunderstorms. Please check the forecast beforehand and dress accordingly. \nEvent Details: \n\nEvent Title: Doors Open Winnipeg Haunted History Tour\nDate: May 24-25\nTour Times: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm\nMeeting Point: Fountain at Memorial Provincial Park (across from Vaughan Street Jail)\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n January\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Hospitality\, Tourism & Retail Job FairMeet top employers in hospitality\, tourism\, and retail at this upcoming job fair in Winnipeg. Whether starting out or leveling up\, this is a chance to connect\, get hired\, and explore new opportunities. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n RBC Convention Centre\,\n\nRBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 3J3\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 3J3\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall Of FameDiscover Manitoba’s sports history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Winnipeg. Explore exhibits featuring legendary athletes\, championship teams\, and unforgettable moments that shaped the province’s sporting legacy. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\,\n\n145 Pacific Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall Of FameDiscover Manitoba’s sports history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Winnipeg. Explore exhibits featuring legendary athletes\, championship teams\, and unforgettable moments that shaped the province’s sporting legacy. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\,\n\n145 Pacific Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 21\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/haunted-history-tour/ LOCATION:Vaughan Street Jail\, 444 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Doors Open Winnipeg,Multiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Haunted-History-Tour-at-Doors-Open-Winnipeg-2.jpg GEO:49.8877027;-97.1478492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vaughan Street Jail 444 York Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=444 York Avenue:geo:-97.1478492,49.8877027 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250524T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20250525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T174440 CREATED:20190507T010440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T033758Z UID:49148-1748077200-1748188800@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Free Tour of Vaughan Street Jail DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: The image is used for illustration purposes only. It is not an accurate representation of Vaughn St. Jail \n\nVaughan Street Jail (1881) Tour \n\n221 Memorial Boulevard\nMay 24th\, 2025 & May 25th\, 2025\nSaturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nSunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm\n\nOnly open for 2 days a year for this special event!! Explore Winnipeg’s very own Victorian gaol and delve into true crime stories about rapscallions\, bootleggers\, soiled doves\, and murderers. Visitors can stand in cells that once housed those involved in the Winnipeg General Strike\, the infamous Gorilla Strangler\, solitary confinement\, and more. For over 50 years\, this historic building and its inhabitants left an indelible mark on local and Canadian history\, both good and bad. Join in for this unique experience and uncover Winnipeg’s darker historical side! Commemorate your visit with a jail t-shirt\, books\, and more! \n \n\n\n\n\nPlease note this event is best suited for ages 12 and over. \nPlease note this event is NOT universally accessible. \nOn both days\, guided tours featuring historical reenactments will run every 20 minutes starting at 9:00am\, with the last tour departing at 4:00pm. Tours will last approximately 75 minutes and accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. No registration required! \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n January\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1\, 2025Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1\, 2025 Free Entry ito \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Multiple Locations\,\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Hospitality\, Tourism & Retail Job FairMeet top employers in hospitality\, tourism\, and retail at this upcoming job fair in Winnipeg. Whether starting out or leveling up\, this is a chance to connect\, get hired\, and explore new opportunities. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n RBC Convention Centre\,\n\nRBC Convention Centre Winnipeg 375 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, MB R3C 3J3\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 3J3\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall Of FameDiscover Manitoba’s sports history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Winnipeg. Explore exhibits featuring legendary athletes\, championship teams\, and unforgettable moments that shaped the province’s sporting legacy. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\,\n\n145 Pacific Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 14\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n WAG Wednesday NightsWAG 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. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery\,\n\n300 Memorial Blvd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Manitoba Sports Hall Of FameDiscover Manitoba’s sports history with free admission to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Winnipeg. Explore exhibits featuring legendary athletes\, championship teams\, and unforgettable moments that shaped the province’s sporting legacy. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame\,\n\n145 Pacific Avenue\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Community Movie Night at East End Community CentreEast End Community Club Free Movie Nights – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Dates: Sept \nFind out more\n \n \n \n East End Community Club\,\n\n517 Pandora Ave E.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R2C 0A5\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 21\n April\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Admission to Winnipeg Police MuseumThe Winnipeg Police Museum offers free admission and features artifacts dating back to the late 1800s\, vintage vehicles and motorcycles\, and stories highlighting the history and service of the Winnipeg Police Service\, located at 245 Smith Street and open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Winnipeg Police Museum\,\n\n245 Smith St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n Load More URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/doors-open-winnipeg-vaughan-street-jail/ LOCATION:Vaughn Street Jail\, 444 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada CATEGORIES:Doors Open Winnipeg GEO:49.8877027;-97.1478492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vaughn Street Jail 444 York Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=444 York Avenue:geo:-97.1478492,49.8877027 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR