The Future of 219 Provencher and 212 Dumoulin

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Saint-Boniface City Hall, 1938.
(Courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Manitoba)Cette page est également disponible en français. This webpage is also available in French.


We know that members of the francophone community cherish the buildings located at 219 Provencher Blvd. (Saint-Boniface City Hall) and 212 Dumoulin St. (Saint-Boniface Fire Hall No. 1). These buildings are symbols of francophone culture and history. 

City offices are no longer needed in these buildings and we are asking the community to help determine their future.


Saint-Boniface City Hall, 1938.
(Courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Manitoba)Cette page est également disponible en français. This webpage is also available in French.


We know that members of the francophone community cherish the buildings located at 219 Provencher Blvd. (Saint-Boniface City Hall) and 212 Dumoulin St. (Saint-Boniface Fire Hall No. 1). These buildings are symbols of francophone culture and history. 

City offices are no longer needed in these buildings and we are asking the community to help determine their future.


​How did we get here?

History

219 Provencher Blvd. and 212 Dumoulin St. are part of a larger area owned by the City. The buildings at these properties are known historically as Saint-Boniface City Hall and Saint-Boniface Fire Hall No. 1. The property originally included 219, 227, and 233 Provencher Boulevard and 212 Dumoulin Street.

212 Rue Dumoulin Street

219 Provencher Boulevard

  • Former Saint-Boniface City Hall
  • Built in 1905
  • Adapted by the City of Winnipeg in 1971 on amalgamation
  • Listed as a historical resource on Nov. 2, 1981
  • Designated a national historic site in 1984
  • Learn more about the history of the building on the Parks Canada website.

Background

October 20072010 - 2011December 20122019 - 20202023
• Council declares Old Saint-Boniface City Hall Campus surplus

• Begin marketing 227 Provencher Blvd. and 212 Dumoulin St.

• Sale of 212 Dumoulin approved by Council in 2011 but cancelled in 2015

• Council approves the sale of 227 Provencher Blvd. (Saint-Boniface Police Station, County Court and Health Unit)

• Four proposals received in response to Request for Proposals 982-2019 

• Manitoba Possible received the highest score

• Manitoba Possible terminates the sale

• Council directed public engagement on 219 Provencher Blvd. and 212 Dumoulin St. 


Saint-Boniface Civic Square bordered by Dumoulin Street, Langevin Street and Provencher Boulevard.

Legend

219 Provencher Blvd. and 212 Dumoulin St.:

Decide the future using input from the public engagement process		227 Provencher Blvd.:

Council approved the sale in December 2012		Sculpture garden and 233 Provencher Blvd.:

Existing leases to continue (not part of public engagement)


 - Saint-Boniface Civic Square

Note: This map is for communication purposes only

What happens next?

On July 13, 2023, Council directed that the Public Service undertake public engagement regarding sale and/or lease options for the future use of 219 Provencher Boulevard and 212 Dumoulin Street and report back regarding the future use of 219 Provencher Boulevard and 212 Dumoulin Street based on public engagement for sale and/or lease options.

We are committed to listening to the community and allowing their voices to help guide the future of this space. This means exploring all of the options available and finding out what conditions would be required to move forward.

As part of the first part of this process, the City is meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the options for 219 Provencher Boulevard and 212 Dumoulin Street:

  • Sale of the building at market value.
  • Sale of the building at below market value to a non-profit organization(s) that aligns with City policy.
  • Lease of the building at market value.
  • Lease of the building at below market value to non-profit organization(s) that align with City policy, ensuring the rent is sufficient to allow for ongoing maintenance.
  • A combination of leases at market value and below market value, ensuring alignment with City policy and ensuring financial feasibility.

After meeting with key stakeholders to discuss these options, the public will be asked for their feedback on proposed options supported by key stakeholders.

Following public and stakeholder engagement, the Public Service will make a recommendation to the Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development regarding which option to proceed with for each property.

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions here.

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