"The Devil Strip" Walking Tour: Jane's Walk WPG
Fri, May 01
|Transcona Museum
Take a journey through the streets of Transcona as we uncover its offbeat stories and hidden histories. This event is part of Jane's Walk Winnipeg, presented by the Winnipeg Arts Council. *Due to its content, this tour may not be suitable for all audiences.*
Time & Location
May 01, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Transcona Museum, 141 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R1, Canada
About the event
Take a journey through the streets of Transcona as we uncover its offbeat stories and hidden histories. From bootlegging and bank robberies to missing persons and a mysterious gargoyle, this tour has it all! Please note: This walking tour explores historical events that include themes such as robberies, Prohibition and bootlegging, disappearances, murders, and prostitution. Some participants may find certain stories unsettling.
The tour is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes, and covers a distance of 2 km. The tour starts and ends at the Transcona Museum (141 Regent Avenue West).
The tours wind through Downtown Transcona and some residential areas along sidewalks, alleyways, and parking lots. Pavement and gravel may be uneven. We cross streets that do not have lights or signals to stop traffic. There are a few benches along the tour. The main street in Transcona is busy and loud at times. The tour will be delivered…