Maison Gabrielle-Roy

Maison Gabrielle-Roy is a two-story wooden house in Saint Boniface built in American Foursquare style with cedar shingles and board siding. It features a large front gallery and sits on Deschambault Street as a preserved example of early 20th century residential architecture.

Built in 1905, the house became the childhood residence of writer Gabrielle Roy starting in 1909, where she lived until 1937. It received designation as a national historic site in 2008, recognizing its importance to Canadian literary history.

The house serves today as a place to encounter French-Canadian literary heritage and the author's connection to her hometown. Visitors gain insight into how family life and daily routines shaped her writing and storytelling.

The house is easily accessible by public transit and located in a quiet residential area of Saint Boniface. Visitors should allow time to walk through the restored rooms and explore the displayed objects at a comfortable pace.

The restored attic space holds special significance as it directly inspired scenes in Roy's novel Street of Riches and gives insight into how her living spaces fueled her storytelling. Walking through this room reveals how physical places shaped her literary imagination.

Location: Winnipeg

Inception: 2003

Architectural style: American Foursquare

Address: 375 Deschambault Street

Website: http://maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.89000,-97.11150

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00