Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre
Architect: Stantec Architecture
Year: 2025
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Category: Visitor Center
Status: Built
About
Buffalo Crossing Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre redefines the gateway to Winnipeg's FortWhyte Alive, a 660-acre nature preserve dedicated to environmental education and recreation. Positioned along the south shore of Muir Lake within a reclaimed industrial landscape, the project transforms a site shaped by extraction into a powerful expression of renewal, cultural connection, and climate-responsive design.
Building Info
- Total Floor Area: 1670 m²
- Facade: timber
Tags: visitor center, cultural architecture, learning, public architecture