It spans from her first visit to the city in 1951–back when she was Princess Elizabeth and Winnipeg was being transformed with the now The exhibition walks you through the styles of architecture that arose in Winnipeg during Elizabeth’s life and reign. Guenther is an architectural researcher and curator for the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation, and a noted monarchy enthusiast who was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. The exhibition has been produced with support from the Government of Canada’s Department of Canadian Heritage, and is curated by Daniel Guenther. Queen Elizabeth II & Winnipeg: A Modern Elizabethan Era is on now throughout the summer at The Mint, giving royal admirers the chance to see displays about Her Majesty and purchase special coins commemorating her life. To commemorate Her Late Majesty’s connection to the city, this star attraction has worked in conjunction with the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation to create a new exhibition and website that showcases how Elizabeth’s reign was reflected in Winnipeg.
So, what better place to come celebrate her legacy? Considering they’ve minted her image for more than 60 years, there can’t be too many places in the world more familiar with the face of Queen Elizabeth II than Winnipeg’s Royal Canadian Mint.
