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About The Windsor Hotel - MB

The Windsor Hotel at 187 Garry Street in downtown Winnipeg is a storied part of the city’s musical and social history. Opened in the early 1900s and evolving through several name changes, the site is best known for its Blues Bar era, historic murals, and notable patrons like Charlie Chaplin. Though the building was demolished in 2023, the Windsor legacy remains a point of local memory for visitors and residents exploring Winnipeg’s downtown culture. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the venue’s history, parking and transportation options in the area, and nearby lodging and dining that align with our straightforward, helpful approach.

While the Windsor Hotel building no longer operates as a venue, downtown Winnipeg offers convenient transit routes, nearby parking garages, and a range of hotels and restaurants to suit travelers looking to explore the historic Garry Street area. We’ve highlighted practical, affiliate-friendly lodging and dining options to help you plan a seamless visit. If you’re researching venues for reunions, tours, or heritage walking routes, consider the Windsor’s legacy as a cultural touchstone in Manitoba’s capital.

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  • Address: 187 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • Origins and name changes: opened 1903-04 as Le Claire Hall (boarding house); later renamed Glengarry Hotel; renamed Windsor Hotel in 1928/1930.
  • Venue type and history: historic downtown hotel that hosted blues/jazz events; Blues Bar operated from the 1990s with a Garry Street entrance and murals.
  • Notable patrons/events: Charlie Chaplin stayed at the hotel in 1913 (then LeClaire) and a Chaplin mural/image is associated with the site.
  • Closure and destruction: health-hazard order shuttered the hotel in March 2023; a fire destroyed the building on September 13, 2023, followed by demolition in September 2023.
  • Current status: the Windsor Hotel at 187 Garry Street was demolished; the site is cleared and no longer a functioning venue.
  • Parking: post-demolition parking near the site exists in downtown Winnipeg (e.g., Indigo location at 172 Garry Street), with other downtown options nearby.
  • Transit: located in downtown Winnipeg with access to city transit; Downtown routes and services serve the area.