Broadway, Winnipeg

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Broadway, Winnipeg

Broadway, Winnipeg

Broadway, situated in Winnipeg, is a historic street that holds significance as one of the oldest routes in the city. It serves as a part of the Trans-Canada Highway's path through downtown Winnipeg.

Stretching between Main Street and Osborne Street, Broadway is bordered by the Union Station in the east and the Manitoba Legislative Building in the west. Not only does Broadway have a rich historical background, but it also acts as an informal boundary between the commercial and residential zones in the southern region of downtown.

The eastern section of Broadway boasts a charming ambiance with its wide boulevard adorned with a park-like setting and a canopy of elm trees. This part of the street is home to several of Winnipeg's most ancient structures, such as the Manitoba Legislative Building, Fort Garry Hotel, Provincial Law Courts Building, and numerous other heritage buildings. Due to its location in the southern downtown area, it also acts as a dividing line between the northern commercial development and a residential enclave extending south towards the Assiniboine River.

The Broadway Promenade serves as a pedestrian walkway connecting the Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge to Union Station and Broadway. The design, created by Scatliff+Miller+Murray, incorporates two pathways that intersect the area. One of these pathways reestablishes the historical connection between Broadway and Provencher Boulevard, while the other represents a meandering route symbolizing the era before European contact.

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Broadway on Map

Sight Name: Broadway
Sight Location: Winnipeg, Canada (See walking tours in Winnipeg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Winnipeg, Canada

Create Your Own Walk in Winnipeg

Create Your Own Walk in Winnipeg

Creating your own self-guided walk in Winnipeg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Saint Boniface Walking Tour

Saint Boniface Walking Tour

"In the heart of Winnipeg, where the river flows and the spirit of voyageurs still dances in the air, the soul of French-Canadian culture beats in Saint Boniface."

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Winnipeg Introduction Walking Tour

Winnipeg Introduction Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles