Bruce Park

Bruce Park is a public green space in St. James that stretches along the Assiniboine River and features three footbridges crossing Truro Creek. The grounds include formal flower gardens, a playground, wading pool, and a winter skating rink.

The land was given to the Municipality of St. James in 1933 by the family of Peter Bruce, a Metis farmer who first settled the area in the 1850s. This gift created the foundation for the park that serves the neighborhood today.

The space carries the mark of St. James residents who gathered here for outdoor celebrations and community events over many decades. Family picnics, weddings, and local gatherings have woven the park into the neighborhood's social life.

The park is accessible year-round, with the wading pool and flower gardens drawing visitors in summer months. Winter transforms the space into an ice skating destination, and various areas can be rented for private events and ceremonies.

A cenotaph within the grounds honors St. James residents who lost their lives in military conflicts and peacekeeping operations. This quiet memorial draws visitors who wish to remember the community's connection to these events.

Location: Manitoba

Inception: 1936

Official opening: 1936

Elevation above the sea: 233 m

Address: 1966 Portage Ave.

GPS coordinates: 49.87800,-97.22550

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41