Étienne Gaboury is a celebrated architect whose works have brought the spirit of Manitoba and the Franco-Manitoban community to national and international prominence. Born to a farming family in Bruxelles, Manitoba, he received his higher education at the University of Manitoba after which he interned at the École des Beaux Arts in Paris. In a career spanning 47 years, he has designed more than 300 projects around the world including the acclaimed Canadian Embassy in Mexico City. His iconic Manitoba buildings include Precious Blood Church, the Royal Canadian Mint and the new Saint-Boniface Cathedral. He was also the lead design architect for the new Provencher Bridge and Esplanade Riel. Studied in schools of architecture and featured in journals and documentaries, his works embody strong links to the prairie landscape. A Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and a Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, Mr. Gaboury has received numerous honours including the Order of Canada in 2010. He is also a pillar in the Franco-Manitoban community where his dedication and leadership have benefited a number of social, cultural and professional organizations.
