Union Bank Building, Winnipeg

Name: Union Bank Building
Address: Winnipeg, Canada

#97 among attractions in Winnipeg

Skyscraper, Chicago school architecture

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The Union Bank Building, located in the Exchange District of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the first skyscraper in Canada, once forming the northern end of Main Street's prestigious Banker's Row. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1997. ()

Opened: 1904 (120 years ago)Height: 156 ftFloors: 10Coordinates: 49°53'56"N, 97°8'23"W

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Central Winnipeg (Downtown Winnipeg)Winnipeg Canada

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Union Bank Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Winnipeg Square, Canada Life Centre, Shaw Park, Manitoba Museum.

~1730 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Winnipeg Square, Winnipeg
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Winnipeg, Canada, Winnipeg Square is a vibrant shopping center that serves as a hub for both locals and visitors alike. This subterranean retail sanctuary, situated below the intersection of Portage and Main, offers a reprieve from the...
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg
12 min walk • The Canada Life Centre stands proudly in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, as a premier sports and entertainment complex. This state-of-the-art venue is an architectural marvel, serving as a hub for the city's vibrant cultural scene and as the home of the Winnipeg Jets of...
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shaw Park, Winnipeg
12 min walk • Shaw Park, nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, is a premier sports venue known for being the home ground of the Winnipeg Goldeyes, the city's beloved independent league baseball team. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of over 7,000, offers an intimate...
~930 ftNE
Big museum with natural history exhibits
Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg
5 min walk • The Manitoba Museum, a gem nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, Canada, stands as a premier destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and natural science. As a repository of knowledge and heritage, this...
~1430 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Chicago school architecture
Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Winnipeg, the Burton Cummings Theatre stands as a testament to the city’s cultural heritage and its ongoing love affair with the performing arts. This historic theatre, with its charming early-20th-century architecture, has been a beacon of...
~1240 ftS
Event space, Square
Portage and Main, Winnipeg
6 min walk • Portage and Main is an intersection in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, located where Portage Avenue and Main Street intersect. The corner is known as the "crossroads of Canada", due to its relative proximity to the longitudinal centre of Canada.
~380 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg
2 min walk • The Pantages Playhouse Theatre is a former vaudeville theatre in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The two-storey building features a decorative façade with a lit marquee across the front, as well as classical decorative elements such as columns, brackets, frieze and cornice.
~1090 ftSE
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Richardson Building, Winnipeg
6 min walk • The Richardson Building is a 34-storey office tower at the intersection of Portage and Main in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The building forms the anchor of the Lombard Place development, and is connected to Winnipeg Square shopping mall via the Portage and Main Concourse.
~1280 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, Winnipeg
7 min walk • The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre —also known as Oseredok —is a museum, gallery, and library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, celebrating the Ukrainian Canadian community. It is the largest Ukrainian cultural institution of its kind in Canada.
0.4 miSW
Park
Central Park, Winnipeg
10 min walk • Central Park is a large urban park located in downtown Winnipeg, and forms the heart of the neighbourhood of the same name. The area is bound by Notre Dame Avenue to the north, Ellice Avenue to the south, Donald Street to the east and Balmoral Street to the west.
0.5 miS
Library
Winnipeg Public Library, Winnipeg
13 min walk • The Winnipeg Public Library is a public library system in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Branches provide programming for children, teens, and adults. The Library also contains an Outreach Department which works with the community, as well as people who cannot visit the library directly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Bank Building?

Nearby attractions include Confederation Building, Winnipeg (2 min walk), Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg (2 min walk), Exchange District, Winnipeg (3 min walk), Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg (4 min walk).

How to get to Union Bank Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Bank Building:

Bus

Westbound William at King • Lines: 12, 23, 26 (1 min walk)
Southbound Main at William • Lines: 11, 15, 16, 18, 20, 32, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48 (1 min walk)

Train

Winnipeg (19 min walk)