The Oldest Profession in Winnipeg

From 1909 to 1912 Winnipeg was home to the most notorious - but vibrant - state-sanctioned "red light" district in Canada. Naked women allegedly paraded the streets. Booze and sex were sold ... Read allFrom 1909 to 1912 Winnipeg was home to the most notorious - but vibrant - state-sanctioned "red light" district in Canada. Naked women allegedly paraded the streets. Booze and sex were sold around the clock. Police raids and social reformers' efforts did little to curtail the bur... Read allFrom 1909 to 1912 Winnipeg was home to the most notorious - but vibrant - state-sanctioned "red light" district in Canada. Naked women allegedly paraded the streets. Booze and sex were sold around the clock. Police raids and social reformers' efforts did little to curtail the burgeoning trade. Eventually, though, the district fell apart. To find out why, journey back ... Read all