Located in Kil-cona Park in Winnipeg, the golf course and recreation complex was officially opened by Mayor William “Bill” Norrie on 3 June 1982. The structures were were designed by IKOY Architects and built in 1980. The visual appearance was in the style of a fishing village in tribune to Manitoba’s Icelandic heritage. A pier, and related summer waterfront activities, have since been removed, and public access to the viewing tower have since been restricted. The Harbour View name is in common usage leading some to refer to this site as Harbour View Park.
Harbour View Recreation Complex (September 2023)
Source: Nathan Kramer
Harbour View Recreation Complex and commemorative plaque (September 2023)
Source: Nathan Kramer
Harbour View Recreation Complex (January 2024)
Source: Glen Toews
Interior of the Harbour View Recreation Complex (January 2024)
Source: Glen Toews
Commemorative plaque at the Harbour View Recreation Complex (January 2024)
Source: Glen ToewsSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.93307, W97.01636
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Kil-cona Park (Springfield Road, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Kil-cona Park Bridges (Springfield Road, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: East Kildonan Horticultural Society Plaque (Kil-cona Park, Winnipeg)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: North Transcona School / Beaman School (Springfield Road, Winnipeg)
“A new park rises from the garbage,” Winnipeg Free Press, 2 May 1984, page 31.
“Cutback will delay park’s development,” Winnipeg Free Press, 26 august 1990, Weekly Northeast Edition, page 2.
“Garbage considered as source of energy,” Winnipeg Free Press, 7 January 1984, page 4.
“A City at Leisure: An Illustrated History of Parks and Recreation Services in Winnipeg, 1893-1993” by Catherine Macdonald, 1995. Manitoba Legislative Library, Winnipeg Parks&Rec C.3]
We thank Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 1 April 2024
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