Lost Buildings of Winnipeg

1886 – Rowand Block / Canada Life Building, 441 Main Street, Winnipeg

Architect: C. Osborn Wickenden / Darling & Pearson

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At the corner of Portage and Main, and demolished in 1974 to make way for the Trizec development. Originally constructed as a three storey building in 1886, but extended to five floors by Darling & Pearson in 1902.

Published March 29, 2026

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