Introduction
St. Vital is a sprawling suburban area wading far and wide between two rivers. The Red River marks the west boundary and the smaller Seine River marks the east. Narrowly defined in the north by Carriere Avenue, this large area spreads way south into the Rural Municipality of Ritchot.
Lifestyle
Newer, amenity-oriented neighbourhoods dominate the landscape in clusters in smiling St. Vital. The suburban style of family living close to the country gets richer in the south but all homes and residents seem fairly prosperous and settled. Old St. Vital has some francophone history, yet it’s largely overshadowed by modern cosmopolitan consumers who want to shop and live in luxury by the river. Never to be forgotten, she politely presents herself to her many suitors.
The Vibe
As the middle child in a French family of three sisters, sunny St. Vital starts out as gregariously urban with long rows of strip malls braided alongside a huge shopping mall and cosy middle class lots near the river. Furthest south, the landscape suddenly becomes rural, running past shops into pastures of prairie grass and corn mazes. Professional residents know how to maneuver around road blocks from busy Bishop Grandin Boulevard to the farmers’ markets.
Meet the Neighbours
Starting out traditionally Francophone, St. Vital has grown and significantly changed over the years. Decades ago, she became overwhelmingly Anglophone, but now there is a lot of variation between neighbourhoods and more ethnic diversity among new residents. More seniors typically reside along the northwest and residents with higher incomes and education are located further south. The average St. Vital person is young with above average income.
In the Area
St. Vital is very large and offers a lot for middle income families. A smaller budget might find North St. Vital more central and affordable. Big budgets build in the south.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Traffic is constant east to west and on main cross streets, covering large expanses of land by hi-speed roads. Buses are frequent especially at the northern intersections. Pedestrians and cyclists congregate closer to the south by the mall or on residential streets. A trip to the airport could be half an hour.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
The nearest general hospitals are Victoria Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital. St. Amant Centre is home to services for developmentally delayed residents. Major parks and centres include St. Vital Park near the Red River, Maple Grove at the southern tip plus Jonathan Toews Community Centre and St. Vital Centennial Arena.
Dollars & Sense
St. Vital is loved by residents and visitors who like company. The shopping is stupendous, but a car is a must. Nature lives with markets and scenic river trails, but it is vast and engulfing especially if you are in a rush to get to the other end of town.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
River City Sports
Hardcore Jets fans and Blue Bomber leatherheads are going to fight over what’s in stock. Customize your jersey and show your colours. Gear up today!
more infoMaple Grove Park
This massive greenspace is shared between four players: football, rugby and disc sports and an off-leash, fenced-in dog park for free-roaming animals. Nothing beats trails and teams!
more infoSilver City Theatre
Watch the latest movie on a Real D 3D screen or UltraAVX with Dolby ATMOS sound, claim a party room with food and drink, catching clips and trailers.
more infoCafé Lemon Tree
This quaint Korean diner has delectable deserts like Mango Bingsu or Caramel/Cinnamon Honey bread with Blossoming tea; find food, romance, music, and wine under the Lemon Tree.
more infoSanta Ana Pizzeria & Bistro
Bite and blend their hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas with their sumptuous starters including Sicilian sausage; you can’t say no to gnocchi. Salute!
more infoLick’s Ice Cream Patio
Come with the kids for lunch or dinner, but don’t leave until you’ve had your favourite sundae. I’ll have snickers and cotton candy, you have chicken liver!
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