TRANSCONA HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Discover the history and culture of Transcona with our guided and self-guided tours, developed by the Transcona Museum. Walking tours are only available in English at this time.
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Walking Tours of Transcona will be offered in July and August. Tickets will be available in June 2026.​
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Tickets prices are: Adults & Seniors - $5 / Youth (ages 4-12) - $3 / Children (ages 0-3) - Free
Members get a 10% discount.
Registration & Other Details
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Walking tours can be booked by request. Please contact us to schedule.
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​Registration is required before the start of the tour. Payment is due when you arrive for the tour.
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Tickets are only valid for booked dates and are not transferable between tour dates. Please ensure you have registered for the correct tour and date.
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Tours are subject to cancellation due to severe weather conditions. We will send out a notice as soon as possible should this happen.
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​Please get in touch with the Transcona Museum should you be unable to attend a walking tour. This allows the people on the waitlist to participate.
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All tours depart from and finish at the Transcona Museum (141 Regent Avenue West).
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Please note that the tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible but sidewalks may be in poor condition and challenging to navigate.
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The tours wind through Downtown Transcona, 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.
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Tour guides will use a microphone and speaker system to ensure participants can hear us during the tour.
THE DEVIL STRIP | Guided (NEW)
Description of Tour:
Be among the first to experience our brand new walking tour: The Devil Strip. 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!
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Duration & Distance:
Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes / 2 km
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Dates & Times:
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July & August, Thursday mornings (11:00 am - 12:15 pm)​
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July 2 / July 9 / July 16 / July 23 / July 30 / Aug 6 / Aug 13 / Aug 20 / Aug 27
HISTORIC TRANSCONA | Guided
Description of Tour:
Join us for a guided tour of Downtown Transcona and explore the rich heritage of this vibrant community. The tour highlights over 30 buildings and sites, each with its own unique story to tell. We will walk along the streets of Regent Avenue West, Victoria Avenue, Bond Street, and Day Street.
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Duration & Distance:
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes / 1.5 km
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Dates & Times:
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July & August, Thursday afternoons (2:00 - 3:30 pm)​
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July 2 / July 16 / July 30 / Aug 13 / Aug 27
MURALS OF TRANSCONA | Guided
Description of Tour:
Discover the vibrant outdoor murals of Downtown Transcona on this guided tour. The tour highlights 20 murals that blend both historic and contemporary styles from the past 30 years. It's an excellent opportunity to explore local art while learning about the history of the Transcona community.
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Duration & Distance:
Approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes / 2 km
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Dates & Times:
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July & August, Thursday afternoons (2:00 - 3:15 pm)​
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July 9 / July 23 / Aug 6 / Aug 20
TRANSCONA'S WAR EFFORTS | Guided
Description of Tour:
Join us for a guided tour that delves into the history of Transcona, a close-knit railway community profoundly impacted by the events of the First and Second World Wars. This tour will take you to various monuments, plaques, parks, streets, and businesses that commemorate Transcona's contributions during the wars.
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Duration & Distance:
Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes / 2 km
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Dates & Times:
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TBA​