Explore Manitoba: Y.M.C.A. Building

The Y.M.C.A.  was established in response of the community’s great desire to help the needy people.The building had become an avenue for the new born philosophy unifying the spirit, mind and body.

The first Y.M.C.A. building was located at 276 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba. This building was designed by Browne, George, Nobbs, Percy in 1900. But because of rising property tax in the area , the authorities decided to move it out in 1913 at Vaughan St.