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

An Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque was located near the southeast entrance the chapel in the south end of Bryce Hall at the University of Winnipeg campus. It highlighted the achievements of cleric, educator and author George Bryce, who founded Manitoba College and helped organize the University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Historical Society. Unveiled on 2 April 1953 by Phyllis Marion Bryce (1891-1977), niece of Dr. Bryce and secretary to Lieutenant Governor Roland Fairbairn McWilliams, it was later replaced by the present plaque at the same site.

Phyllis Bryce unveils the Bryce commemorative plaque (April 1953) Source: Western Canada Pictorial Index, University of Winnipeg, uw_wcpi_15897_a0497 George Bryce commemorative plaque (November 2010) Source: City of Winnipeg 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

MHS Centennial Organization: University of Winnipeg

Sources:

“Plaque to honor local historian,” Winnipeg Evening Tribune, 1 April 1953, page 23.

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: 4 October 2026

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