Historic Sites of Manitoba: George Bryce Plaque (515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg)

This Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque, unveiled in 1947, is located near the southeast entrance the chapel in the south end of Bryce Hall at the University of Winnipeg campus. The plaque highlights the achievements of George Bryce, cleric, educator and author who founded Manitoba College and helped organize the University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Historical Society.

George Bryce commemorative plaque

George Bryce commemorative plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg

George Bryce commemorative plaque

George Bryce commemorative plaque (June 2023)
Source: Glen Toews

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89087, W97.15285
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: George Bryce (1844-1931)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Plaques for Persons, Events and Sites of National Historic Significance

Sources:

Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.

We thank Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 15 July 2023

Historic Sites of Manitoba

This is a collection of historic sites in Manitoba compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. The information is offered for historical interest only.

Browse lists of:
Museums/Archives | Buildings | Monuments | Cemeteries | Locations | Other

Inclusion in this collection does not confer special status or protection. Official heritage designation may only come from municipal, provincial, or federal governments. Some sites are on private property and permission to visit must be secured from the owner.

Site information is provided by the Manitoba Historical Society as a free public service only for non-commercial purposes.


Send corrections and additions to this page
to the MHS Webmaster at webmaster@mhs.mb.ca.

Search Tips | Suggest an Historic Site | FAQ

Help us keep history alive!