Walking Tours
*Notice*
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre will be pausing the Homeland of the Red River Métis Walking Tour. In recent days we have heard concerns about the tour from members of the Red River Métis community and we want to ensure that we are listening to those voices and not causing harm through our actions. This tour will be on indefinite hiatus while we engage with the Red River Métis community to find a better path forward.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to have a conversation with us, please contact us at info@dalnavertmuseum.ca.
Not available at the listed times? Interested in arranging a group outing? We also offer private bookings for both walking tours. Contact us at info@dalnavertmuseum.ca for rates and availability.
Poverty and Prosperity: A Walk Down Early 1900s Broadway
Departs from the Alloway Arch at The Forks
What was life like for people in Winnipeg 100 years ago? This city was quite different back then and had some major waves in growth. From being the "Gateway to the West" and "Chicago of the North" to the present day, Winnipeg's foundations have been shaped by classism, inequality, and histories both forgotten and overlooked.
This 60-minute walking tour of downtown explores Winnipeg's roots and foundations, from periods of major growth to the present day. Join us on Poverty and Prosperity to hear stories of the city and learn how Winnipeg became the city it is today.
60 minutes
May 2026: Thursdays at 1pm
June-August 2026: Thursdays at 1pm, Saturdays at 11am and 3pm
Price: $12 general, $5 for museum members
Homeland of the Red River Métis
*PAUSED*
Step into history with the Dalnavert Museum’s Métis history walking tour! Join our guides as they take us through downtown and see fascinating glimpses into Métis history. Learn about the beginnings of the Red River Métis during early colonial period and how they led their daring resistance against the Canadian government under the leadership of Louis Riel; examine the contrasting fortunes of Settler families like the Macdonalds who prospered under Westward colonial expansion and explore how this indigenous nation fought hard for its place in Canada. Come and learn how the past remains ever present for the Manitoba Métis.
This tour was written by Dyna Sanderson (Red River Métis, Filipino/Igorot) and is presented by Métis tour guides.
90 minutes
Fridays at 1pm
Price: $12 general, $5 for museum members and Indigenous people