Historic Sites of Manitoba: Promenade Tache (Tache Avenue, Winnipeg)

Promenade Taché is an interpretive walk on the banks of the Red River along Taché Avenue from the Provencher Bridge to the Norwood Bridge in St. Boniface. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 October 1984. This plaque is located at the foot of Rue Despins and features a map with the location of all the interpretive plaques along the trail. A second plaque is found beside the official opening plaque at the foot of Avenue de la Cathedrale.

Promenade Tache Introductory Sign

Promenade Tache Introductory Sign (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Site Location (lat/long): N49.88720, W97.12405

Promenade Tache Official Opening Plaque

Promenade Tache Official Opening Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Site Location (lat/long): N49.88922, W97.12420

Les Évêques-The Bishops Plaque

Les Évêques-The Bishops Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Site Location (lat/long): N49.88990, W97.12440

La Fourche-The Forks Plaque

La Fourche-The Forks Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Site Location (lat/long): N49.88720, W97.12405

Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal “Grey Nuns” Plaque

Mission of the Sisters of Charity of Montreal “Grey Nuns” Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Site Location (lat/long): N49.88685, W97.12418

Park Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88720, W97.12405
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Les Soeurs Grises-Grey Nuns Plaque (Tache Avenue, Winnipeg)

Sources:

Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 26 February 2021

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