Historic Tours
Celebrate 150 years of Mennonite history in Manitoba!
Join the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society in October 2024 for guided tours of Manitoba’s former East Reserve and West Reserve. Historians Conrad Stoesz and Ernie Braun will lead you through key historical sites, sharing the fascinating stories of the Mennonites who first settled in Manitoba.
Whether you’re passionate about history or just interested in learning more, these tours offer a unique way to experience the rich Mennonite heritage of our province.
Cost and Registration
Cost: $60 per person, per tour (cash, cheque, e-Transfer accepted).
Register: Complete the form on this page and choose your payment method.
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tour Guide: Conrad Stoesz
Key Sites: Fort Dufferin, Edenburg cemetery, former Neuanlage village, and the national historic site of Neubergthal.
Tour Package
- Pickup from either Winnipeg (Canadian Mennonite University) or Fort Dufferin.
- Chartered transportation to all tour stops.
- Bag lunch provided.
Time | Details |
8:30 AM | Leave Canadian Mennonite University (North side of 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard) |
10:00 AM | Fort Dufferin (Local pickup) |
11:15 AM | Edenburg Cemetery |
11:45 AM | Former Village of Neuanlage |
12:15 PM | Lunch at Neubergthal Commons |
1:00 PM | Neubergthal Commons, Altbergthal School, and Friesen Housebarn |
3:30 PM | Return to Fort Dufferin |
5:00 PM | Return to Canadian Mennonite University |
Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Tour Guide: Ernie Braun
Key Sites: Mennonite Memorial Landing Site, Chortitz Church, Shantz Sheds Cairn, and former Bergfeld village.
Tour Package
- Pickup from either Winnipeg (Canadian Mennonite University) or Niverville (Mennonite Memorial Landing Site).
- Chartered transportation to all tour stops.
- Bag lunch provided.
Time | Details |
8:30 AM | Leave Canadian Mennonite University (North side of 500 Shaftesbury Boulevard) |
9:15 AM | Mennonite Memorial Landing Site (Local pickup) |
10:00 AM | Shantz Sheds Cairn |
10:45 AM | Red River Cart |
11:00 AM | Niverville Community Centre |
12:15 PM | Lunch at Chortitz Church |
12:45 PM | Chortitz Church and Cemetery |
1:45 PM | Schoensee Cemetery |
2:30 PM | Former Village of Bergfeld |
4:00 PM | Return to Canadian Mennonite University |