Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
Hartley T. Richardson
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Photographed by Caroline Record, December 28, 2025
1. Hartley T. Richardson Marker
Over the course of his lifetime, Hartley T. Richardson has been an outstanding leader in business, volunteerism, and philanthropy, and a passionate advocate for Winnipeg and Manitoba.
His dedication to our community includes a deep affection for Assiniboine Park. In the 1990s, he led efforts to create the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, restore the iconic Pavilion, and build the Lyric Theatre. Later, as founding chair of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, he helped craft the vision for the future of the Park and Zoo and led fundraising efforts to support their revitalization. Under his leadership, the Imagine a Place Campaign inspired unprecedented generosity in support of a decade-long transformation of the Park, culminating with the opening of The Leaf - Canada's Diversity Gardens.
"The entire Park brings me a sense of pride and the greatest joy I get is seeing the faces of people who are here with their families, and it makes it all worthwhile."
On behalf of all who visit Assiniboine Park, we offer our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Richardson for his tireless commitment to this extraordinary place.
Founding Chair, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (2008-2022)
Chair, Imagine a Place Capital Campaign (2010-2022)
Au cours de sa vie, Hartley T. Richardson a été un chef de file remarquable dans le monde des affaires, du bénévolat et de la philanthropie, et un défenseur passionné de Winnipeg et du Manitoba.
Son dévouement envers notre communauté se traduit entre autres par une affection profonde pour le parc Assiniboine. Dans les années 1990, il a mené les efforts pour créer le jardin de sculptures Leo Mol, restaurer l'emblématique pavillon et construire le théâtre Lyric. En tant que président fondateur de l'Assiniboine Park Conservancy, il a contribué à l'élaboration de la vision d'avenir pour
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«L'ensemble du parc me rend fier, et je ressens la plus grande joie lorsque je vois le visage des gens qui sont ici avec leur famille, et c'est tout cela qui en vaut la peine.»
Au nom de tous ceux et celles qui visitent le parc Assiniboine, nous exprimons notre sincère gratitude à M. Richardson pour son engagement inlassable envers ce lieu extraordinaire.
Président fondateur, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (2008-2022)
Président, campagne de financement Imagine a Place (2010-2022)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 49° 52.319′ N, 97° 13.804′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in Assiniboine Park. It is on Pavilion Crescent. The marker is located within
Photographed by Caroline Record, December 28, 2025
2. Hartley T. Richardson Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Manitoba’s Historic Winnipeg. It is also in the Prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Order of Manitoba / Ordre du Manitoba (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 1871-1971 (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); George Bryce (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Thomas Douglas (approx. 6 kilometers away); Marc-Amable Girard (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Isbister School (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); Noël-Joseph Ritchot (approx. 6.1 kilometers away); John Norquay (approx. 6.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnipeg.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2025, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2025, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
