Introduction
Located right next to downtown Winnipeg, running south to Fort Rouge, Osborne Village is a densely populated, well-traversed, artsy area of the city. With Wellington Crescent on one side and the Donald Street Bridge on the other, the urban residents are highly mobile, street savvy and aware of their surroundings.
Lifestyle
The Village hosts fantastic funky shops, trendy nightclubs and unique restaurants known only on Osborne Street. If you’re looking for karaoke or Oprah’s chai tea, you’re looking for Osborne. Osborne Village has an annual Canada Day Street Festival that features First Nations drumming, bands, an open market and street hockey.
The Vibe
Young, well-dressed business professionals enjoy their Starbucks next to street musicians and history students. Osborne boasts an energizing mix, with a marked difference between day and night. During the day, dads with strollers and cyclists swarm the streets. After business hours, groups of friends get together for food and wine or try performance art alone. Curiosity seekers are abundant and so are the amenities.
Meet the Neighbours
Many new families call the Village home as well as some older residents enjoying their view from the highrise apartments, but most residents are typically young, single and working in the area. The most common age group is mid to late 20s, but there are older urban professionals who form a key demographic for services in the area.
In the Area
This neighbourhood is definitely comprised of the $5 coffee crowd with their laptops who expect a high standard of service and goods. There are also some reasonably priced shops and vintage boutiques with a special retro appeal that target the cost-conscious consumers who no doubt live in this neighbourhood as well.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
In this neighbourhood, public Transit is the most frequent form of transportation down Osborne Street, after vehicle traffic. There are at least eight bus routes and the Rapid Transit station is located nearby. Parking is tight so people often walk, bike or bus in order to save a little bit of cash.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
Osborne Village has more than 500 buildings with approximately one-third of that space designated to residential use. There are two elementary schools in the area and one middle school. The Village is close to the Misericordia hospital and famous Firehall Station No. 4 sits on Stradbrook. The River Osborne Community Centre is further south at Confusion Corner.
Dollars & Sense
Osborne Village is desirable and considered one of the best communities in the city. It is very vibrant and diverse with a thriving business and entertainment culture. It is not as stable and quiet as the suburbs and there are no large driveways for SUVs. People on the street both make and take away from the value of the Village.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
The Style Bar
The Style Bar is the place to get contemporary business casual clothes for twenty-somethings. The style is cool and simple. Young and professional. Try the crazy coloured socks with your suit.
more infoHush
Hush has everything beautiful for the bridesmaid. With a growing collection of dresses and accessories, you can choose your colour, style and size of gown. Shhh… Let the glamour show.
more infoBaked Expectations
Baked Expectations can keep you sweet for hours. What? They have soup and sandwiches, too. Oh yeah. Now back to getting baked. Bring on the dessert and bring them on a big plate.
more infoThe Green Room
The Green Room is an awesome live music venue that is nestled inside the Village matrix. Dance to the DJs on Thursday nights or just enjoy the vibe. Book your party tonight !
more infoThe Music Trader
The Music Trader celebrates Winnipeg’s rich musical heritage by buying, selling and trading CDs, DVDs and vinyl records. Catch an in-store performance or concert tickets from your favourite artist or check our their merch .
more infoMeiji Sushi and Martini Bar
Meiji Sushi and Martini Bar is the dark, seductive, sushi place you swing by late at night. Bring your friends but romance your girlfriend. Say Tsunami Roll 10 times fast.
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