BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Winnipeg for Free - ECPv5.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260626T191035 CREATED:20190507T010440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T010130Z UID:49148-1780131600-1780243200@wpgforfree.ca SUMMARY:Doors Open Winnipeg: Vaughan Street Jail DESCRIPTION:.section {\n background: #F0FFFF;\n padding: 24px; /* inner padding */\n margin-bottom: 50px;\n border-left: 4px solid #3498db; /* blue accent */\n box-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0\,0\,0\,0.1);\n border-radius: 6px;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin-left: auto;\n margin-right: auto;\n} \n.section-title {\n font-size: 1.3em;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #2c3e50;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n} \n.section p {\n text-align: left; /* FIX: prevents large word spacing */\n margin-top: 12px;\n margin-bottom: 14px;\n line-height: 1.9; /* readable spacing */\n} \n.fusion-button {\n margin-top: 16px;\n display: inline-block;\n} \nShare This Story\n\nVaughan Street Jail: Untold Stories of the First Provincial Gaol (1881)\n221 Memorial Boulevard \nMay 30th\, 2026 & May 31st\, 2026 \nSaturday: 9:00am – 4:00pm\nSunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm \nOnly 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. \nStand in cells that held the undesirables from the Winnipeg General Strike\, the infamous Gorilla Strangler\, solitary confinement and more! \nFor 50 years this building and the people who passed through it changed both local and Canadian history for the good and the bad. \n\n\n\n \n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nJoin us for this unique experience and discover Winnipeg’s darker side of history! \nCommemorate your visit with a jail t-shirt\, books and more! \nPlease note this event is best suited for ages 12 and over. \nGuided tours will run causally throughout the day. No registration required! \nAccessibility Information:\n\nthis event is NOT accessible\n\nFacilities at this location:\n\nFood\n\n\n\n\n \n (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\nUpcoming Events\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 26\n June\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 CelebrationCatch the Downtown Winnipeg Night Market FIFA World Cup 2026 Celebration on June 26–27 at True North Square\, featuring a free watch party\, global street food\, live music\, and cultural entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant evening of soccer\, food\, and community in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n True North Square\,\n\n223 Carleton St.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3C 0V1\n\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Free Canada Day Events in Winnipeg 2026Celebrate Canada Day with 20+ free events happening across Winnipeg and nearby communities. Find family-friendly festivals\, live entertainment\, fireworks\, cultural celebrations\, markets\, and more—all in one convenient guide to help you plan your day. \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 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Transcona BIZ Canada Day Street FestivalHere's a short excerpt: \n> Celebrate Canada Day at the Transcona BIZ Canada Day Street Festival on July 1 from **10:00 AM to 6:00 PM**. Enjoy a community market\, food trucks\, activity tents\, a splash pad party\, live music\, and the debut of the Transcona BIZ Summer Classic ball hockey tournament along Regent Avenue West. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Transcona Centennial Square\,\n\n135 Regent Ave.W\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n MB\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Canada Day at The ForksCanada Day at The Forks returns on July 1 with a full day of free family-friendly programming celebrating the people\, cultures\, and traditions that make Canada home. Enjoy live music\, cultural performances\, storytelling\, interactive activities\, a handmade market\, and more from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n The Forks\,\n\n1 Forks Market Rd Rm 201\, Winnipeg\, MB r3c4l8\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n r3c4l8\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Canada Day at Bridgewater Lakes 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 Canada Day at Bridgewater Lakes Park Celebrate Canada Day at the 5th Annual Bridgwater \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Bridgewater Lakes Fountain\,\n\n133 Bridge Lake Drive\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Canada Day at Assiniboine 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Insert image Celebrate Canada Day at Assiniboine Park Celebrate Canada Day at Assiniboine Park on \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboine Park\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Canada Day at Princess Auto StadiumCelebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium on July 1 with a free day of family fun\, cultural performances\, live music\, interactive activities\, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Enjoy afternoon tailgate entertainment\, evening concerts featuring Down With Webster\, Don Amero\, Chad Brownlee\, and Mise En Scene\, plus free admission for all ages. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Princess Auto Stadium\,\n\n315 Chancellor Matheson Rd.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Canada Day Event at Sage 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Insert imageInsert 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Insert content PHNjcmlwdCBhc3luYyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vcGFnZWFkMi5nb29nbGVzeW5kaWNhdGlvbi5jb20vcGFnZWFkL2pzL2Fkc2J5Z29vZ2xlLmpzP2NsaWVudD1jYS1wdWItOTUxOTE4MTg1NDA1Mjc0OCIKICAgICBjcm9zc29yaWdpbj0iYW5vbnltb3VzIj48L3NjcmlwdD4KPCEtLSBuZWFyIFdpbm5pcGVnIGRpc3BsYXkgYWRzIC0tPgo8aW5zIGNsYXNzPSJhZHNieWdvb2dsZSIKICAgICBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jayIKICAgICBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudD0iY2EtcHViLTk1MTkxODE4NTQwNTI3NDgiCiAgICAgZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90PSI0MjM3NTExMjk3IgogICAgIGRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIgogICAgIGRhdGEtZnVsbC13aWR0aC1yZXNwb25zaXZlPSJ0cnVlIj48L2lucz4KPHNjcmlwdD4KICAgICAoYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4=Insert content Upcoming Events \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Ron Duhamel Park\,\n\n\n Winnipeg\,\n\n Manitoba\n\n R3X 0E1\n\n Canada\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 01\n July\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Canada Day at Assiniboia DownsCelebrate Canada Day at Assiniboia Downs with live horse racing\, fireworks\, and family fun! Enjoy bouncy castles\, face painting\, live entertainment\, delicious food trucks\, and a dazzling fireworks display by CanFire Pyrotechnics. Free admission and parking until 8 pm. Don't miss out on the best Canada Day celebration in Winnipeg! Event takes place on Wednesday\, July 1st\, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 11 pm at Assiniboia Downs. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Assiniboia Downs\,\n\n3975 Portage Ave.\n \n \n Winnipeg\,\n\n\n R3K 2E9\n\n CA\n\n\n+ Google Map\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 07\n August\n 2026\n \n \n \n \n Movies in the Park at Assiniboine Park 2026Movies in the Park returns to Assiniboine Park this August with free outdoor movie nights\, double features\, and family-friendly fun under the stars on the Lyric Lawn. \nFind out more\n \n \n \n Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\,\n\nLyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park\n \n\n\n\n\n\n+ Google Map 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wpgforfree.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Doors-Open-Winnipeg-Vaughn-St.-tell-2026.webp 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