This three-hour guided tour takes you through Winnipeg's downtown Skywalk system from the Convention Centre to the Richardson Building. Along the way, find out how the downtown south of Portage Avenue transformed from a leafy residential neighbourhood into the city's Central Business District in less than a century.

There are three sit-down discussion stops where you can purchase a soft drink, coffee, or beer, (Elephant and Castle Lounge, True North Square Food Court, and at happy hour in Hy's Lounge.) For this reason, there are a maximum of seven participants per tour and they are restricted to those 18 years of age and older.

Admission is FREE thanks to the sponsors, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation, though you are responsible for cost of your beverages.

Your tour guide is local history columnist and blogger Christian Cassidy, (West End Dumplings, Winnipeg Places).

A change in public health restrictions between now and the tour date could require lounges to require masks or proof of vaccination upon entry. It is strongly suggested that you bring both with you just in case.

The tour is entirely indoors, so don't dress too warmly! A cheap option for indoor parking where you can leave your jacket in your trunk is below ground at Portage Place. The rate is around $10 for the entire afternoon.