Winnipeg in the Limelight Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour
Walk into Winnipeg’s theatrical past on this 2.5 km one-way, self-guided smartphone audio tour. GPS-triggered stories play automatically as you pass the Metropolitan, former Orpheum site, Garrick, Burton Cummings Theatre, Exchange District film locations, Old Market Square, Pantages Theatre and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. Hear about vaudeville, movie shoots, theatre fires and the performers who shaped the district. Download before you go, start when you like and pause anywhere along the route. This is an outdoor, self-guided experience; attraction admission, optional interiors, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.
Your experience
Stop 1
THE METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE — Begin this 2.5-kilometre one-way walk at a grand former movie palace now restored as a lively event venue.
Stop 2
VAUDEVILLE IN WINNIPEG — Picture the slapstick, stand-up comedy and variety acts that once packed the city’s stages.
Stop 3
ORPHEUM THEATRE SITE — Imagine the ornate movie palace that once stood at Portage Avenue and Fort Street.
Stop 4
THE CHARLES THEATRE AND GARRICK CENTRE — See a surviving entertainment landmark whose history reaches from early theatre to memorable film appearances.
Stop 5
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE — Admire the ornate former Walker Theatre, now an active venue named for Winnipeg rock icon Burton Cummings.
Stop 6
BURTON CUMMINGS THEATRE: ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF — Discover how the building’s original fireproof design shaped its story and reputation.
Stop 7
WINNIPEG THEATRE FIRE PLAQUE — Pause at the memorial to a tragedy that changed Winnipeg’s theatre-safety history.
Stop 8
THE WILD, WILD WEST FILM LOCATION — Picture film crews, horses and Hollywood action transforming this downtown streetscape.
Stop 9
EXCHANGE DISTRICT FILM LOCATIONS — Spot historic streets and warehouses frequently transformed for modern film productions.
Stop 10
ARTSPACE — See how a renovated heritage warehouse became a lively home for Winnipeg artists and cultural organizations.
Stop 11
OLD MARKET SQUARE — Experience the Exchange District’s gathering place and the outdoor heart of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
Stop 12
BIJOU PARK — Discover the pocket park marking a site once woven into Winnipeg’s bustling theatre district.
What’s included
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Not included
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- Smartphone or tablet
- Attraction admission and optional interior visits
- In-person tour guide
Meeting and pickup
Tour starts at the charming Metropolitan Theatre.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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