Earlier this summer, some of us at Heritage Winnipeg had the pleasure of visiting Dalnavert Museum and Visitor's Centre at 61 Carlton Street to experience the wonders of a Victorian house. Truly a step back in time, Dalnavert exceeded expectations and is certainly one of the city's heritage treasures. Whether you opt for the guided tour or the audio tour, this outstanding immersive experience will transport you back to a completely different era.
Dalnavert House was built in the late Victorian era in 1895, for Hugh John Macdonald, his second wife, Agnes Macdonald, and the children Isabella "Daisy" Macdonald (daughter with his first wife) and John Alexander "Jack" Macdonald. Although Hugh John was a prominent politician and lawyer in Winnipeg, he was often associated with his famous father John A. Macdonald. In one of the touching moments in the audio play, we learn that John A. Macdonald, statesman and Father of Confederation, had a soft spot for his highl…
Dalnavert House was built in the late Victorian era in 1895, for Hugh John Macdonald, his second wife, Agnes Macdonald, and the children Isabella "Daisy" Macdonald (daughter with his first wife) and John Alexander "Jack" Macdonald. Although Hugh John was a prominent politician and lawyer in Winnipeg, he was often associated with his famous father John A. Macdonald. In one of the touching moments in the audio play, we learn that John A. Macdonald, statesman and Father of Confederation, had a soft spot for his highl…