Introduction
The West Kildonan suburb of Garden City is bordered by Leila Avenue to the north, McPhilips Street to the west, Carruthers Avenue to the south, and the Winnipeg Beach line of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the east. As the name suggests, the area is known for its parks and green spaces. Even the streets here are named for plants.
Lifestyle
Garden City is located within West Kildonan, a Winnipeg area historically significant for the 1816 Battle of Seven Oaks that resulted in fur trade rivals The Northwest Company and Hudson's Bay Company joining forces. Today, residents can enjoy the area's mature trees, active community centre, convenient shopping, and proximity to Kildonan Park with its playgrounds, skating pond, and outdoor swimming pool.
The Vibe
Gardening is big here, not only in the parks and green spaces, but in the names of the streets – Crocus, Daffodil, Bluebell, and Peony, to name a few. From swimming in the summer to skating in the winter, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Follow up the tranquility of nature with a lively night at one of Winnipeg's premier nightclubs, Essence, located on McPhillips Street.
Meet the Neighbours
Garden City is a diverse suburban community for all ages, from young families to seniors. The 2006 Statistics Canada census states that more than 65% of the population is made up of single and two-person households and 53% of residents were married couples. The area features a sizable Filipino population (21.9%) and has been home to the vibrantManitoba Filipino Street Festival and parade since 2012
In the Area
Garden City residents can stop and smell the flowers at Kildonan Park, which boasts an outdoor pool, the Rainbow Stage outdoor theatre, a skating pond, and two toboggan slides. Area children can attend one of four schools in the area managed by the Seven Oaks school division. When it's time to shop, locals have two nearby options in the Garden City Shopping Centre and North Gate Shopping Centre
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Situated in the northwest, Garden City is located 8.4 kilometres from downtown Winnipeg and 12 kilometres from the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. The area is serviced by quite a few Winnipeg Transit bus routes, including numbers 17, 18, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 71, 77, and 88.Residents can conveniently access plenty of restaurants, shops, and services on McPhilips Street, which borders the community to the west.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
While some pockets of Winnipeg's northwest quadrant suffer from higher crime rates and may not be considered the most sought-after locations, family-friendly Garden City remains a desirable and safe neighbourhood. The ample parks, shops, services, and generally reasonable home prices in this diverse and welcoming community appeal to families and young professionals alike.
Dollars & Sense
According to the 2006 census by Statistics Canada, the average household income in Garden City was $58,932 (just $5,000 below the Winnipeg city-wide average), while the average home price was $153,725. The area features a number of small shopping plazas as well as the larger Garden City and North Gate shopping centres, giving residents access to a range of retailers, restaurants, and services.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
Garden City Shopping Centre
A draw for many local residents, Garden City Shopping Centre provides Winnipeg's northwest community with easy access to close to 80 shops and services, including Canadian Tire, Winners, and GoodLife Fitness.
more infoSeven Oaks House Museum
Once the home of John Inkster, this building is now a Winnipeg Landmark Heritage Structure. Open to the public for viewing, along with Inkster's store and post office, which are located on the property.
more infoKildonan Park
This park boasts a picturesque formal garden and some of Manitoba's oldest and largest trees. Swim and take in the outdoor theatre in the summer, enjoy the toboggan slides and skating pond in the winter.
Mom's Perogy Factory
Prepare to get your fill of comfort food. This Winnipeg landmark serves up traditional Ukrainian favourites such as perogies, cabbage rolls, perishky, borsch, and more. Enjoy classic flavour combinations as well as tasty new twists.
more infoGarden City Community Centre
With a soccer field and arena, this community centre offers residents plenty of opportunity to get active. Programs include hockey, ringette, soccer, mini soccer, basketball, and baseball. Hall rental is also available.
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This sophisticated two-storey nightclub features two of the largest full service bars in Manitoba and a one-of-a-kind lighting display above a spacious dance floor. VIP reservations are available for those special nights out.
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