This thoroughfare is located immediately north of the Portage Place Centre (393 Portage Avenue), running east from Vaughan Street. The plaque was unveiled on 25 August 1988 at its official naming ceremony. Its name was suggested by long-time Winnipeg resident Margaret Swayze from among over 3,600 entries submitted to the North Portage Development Corporation.
The Promenade Plaque (2010)
Source: City of WinnipegSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.89272, W97.14997
denoted by symbol on the map above
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.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 26 February 2021
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