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TRANSIT MUSEUM BUS
Visits to schools, senior centres, car shows & community events.
PUT US IN THE MOVIES
Our vintage buses and coaches are available for film & TV production.
The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association is a proud affilitate member in the following national and regional organizations:
Canadian Transit Heritage Foundation
Manitoba Association of Museums
The voice and resource for Canada's transit heritage by preserving and promoting transit history through networking.
The primary museum related service organization involved in training, advocacy and promoting excellence.
MANITOBA TRANSIT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Celebrating Transit History
Support the work of the MTHA
The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association welcomes and gratefully accepts donations big and small. An official tax receipt will be issued for donated amounts of $25.00 and over.
GIVE GENEROUSLY
Support the work of the MTHA with a generous gift.
The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association, Inc. (MTHA) was established on July 21, 1989 by a group of dedicated Winnipeg Transit employees and retirees interested in preserving, recording, and sharing transit history.
The MTHA is a membership-based museum and registered tax charitable organization whose volunteers continue to restore and operate the largest collection of authentic vintage transit vehicles in the Province of Manitoba. We provide these historically accurate vehicles for appearances in movies and television, and together with our Transit Museum Bus bring the story of public transportation to schools and other community events for public education and enjoyment.
AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
Hurry ... get your MTHA 2025 Calendar today as supply is limited!
The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association has produced a 2025 Calendar featuring full colour pictures of vintage trolley coaches and motor buses from Winnipeg and Brandon Transit and select intercity carriers showcasing public transportation history.
Copies can be purchased at the MTHA Museum Bus during a special event, or online through our new MTHA Store using PayPal and Canada Post. The online retail price is $15.00 Canadian, plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
Membership has its benefits ... join today!
Membership in the MTHA brings with it many benefits as well as supporting our preservation work and bus museum. These benefits include:
· Our “Switch Iron” newsletter twice a year, including news, photos and features
· Complimentary MTHA 2025 Calendar
· Members-only emails with updates and advance notice of events
· Participation in Association meetings and at events
· Connecting with fellow transit supporters and enthusiasts
All of this for the individual membership fee of $25.00 annually (payable in CAD $).
SHOP ONLINE
Purchase official MTHA merchandise or membership.
Thank you. Fill-A-Bus was a huge success!
The Manitoba Transit Heritage Association together with the ATU Local 1505, the Christmas Cheer Board of Winnipeg and Hot 100.5 FM were on hand for the Fill-A-Bus Charity Event hosted by the Four Crowns Restaurant and Bar on McPhillips Street on Saturday, November 23rd from 9 Am until 3 PM.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and donated non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys to help us Fill-A-Bus in support of the Christmas Cheer Board and those Winnipeggers in need during this holiday season.
Together, we made a real difference.
Please click on the pictures to see them on our Flickr page.
EVERY STOP IS A STORY ...
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North Pole Express in Santa Claus Parade
The 2024 Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade was held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This family-friendly and fun tradition is the unofficial kick off to the holiday season for many Winnipeggers as bright floats and marching groups bring the festive holiday vibes to the city.
Returning for the first time in five years, the Manitoba Transit Heritage Association in cooperation with the fine folks at Winnipeg Transit brought the 61 NORTH POLE EXPRESS back to the parade.
Enthusiastic MTHA & Transit volunteers proudly showcased our brightly decorated 1971 General Motors vintage transit bus #751 along parade route on Portage Avenue for spectators young and old to enjoy.
Click on the pictures to see more on our Flickr page.