Welcome to the Wonderful Area of Fort Garry

For the past 16 years I’ve been residing in this lovely community. Originally grew up in West Fort Garry. If you already live in this beautiful area of East Fort Garry I can almost guarantee that you would agree the area is beautiful, great schools, peaceful, a bounty of character throughout the neighborhoods, and situated in perfect locations close to almost any amenity one would need.

Neighborhoods within Fort Garry
*    East Fort Garry
*    West Fort Garry
*    Waverly
*    St. Norbert
*    Linden Woods
*    Whyte Ridge 

But what if you are not familiar with this area but would like to know more about it? Please let me share some knowledge with you.

The East Fort Garry neighbourhood is mature and consists of a diverse mixture of single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. Additionally within this area of Fort Garry you will locate the neighbourhoods of Wildwood. Crescent Drive Park is not only home to a wonderful golf course but if you enjoy biking, running or even just taking the dog for a walk you can find the Red River nearby which will always offer picturesque views, and a sense of tranquility throughout the area. The average sale price for a single-family detached home is $359,570 (As of May 24/2017).

The West Fort Garry neighbourhood is comprised of not only the Beaumont area, but as well as the community of Maybank. The average sale price for a single-family detached home is $290,409 (As of May 24/2017).
Neighbourhood Schools

  • 6 Elementary Schools
  • 2 Catholic Elementary Schools
  • 1 Montessori School
  • 2 Secondary Schools
  • 1 High School  

The neighbourhood of Waverly is located on both sides of Pembina Highway, and also around the thriving University of Manitoba Campus. To the Northwest you will find Waverly Heights, this community is built around multiple small lakes. The current average sale price for single-family detached home is $345,750 (As of May 24/2017).
To the South of the University of Manitoba campus is the diversified community of Fort Richmond, and Fort Richmond West. Both Fort Richmond, and West are established communities that offer an extensive spectrum of affordable housing. For these communities the average sale price for a single-family detached home is $370,878, and $504,449 respectively (As of May 24/2017).
Neighbourhood Schools
  • 6 Elementary Schools
  • 1 Catholic Elementary School
  • 1 Secondary School  

The neighbourhood of St. Norbert is largely bilingual (English and French), and located in the southernmost part of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Rich in historic roots as the area was first established as a Metis settlement all the way back in 1822. The ruins of Trappist Monastery, Our Lady of the Prairies is located just south of the perimeter. The annual St. Norbert Farmers Market is assembled every summer, and one will see considerable crowds from Southern Winnipeg. Some of the other local attractions include the Red River Flood Gates, and the St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park. The neighbourhood of St. Norbert comprises of single-family homes, duplexes, town-homes, apartments, and condominiums. The average sale price for a single-family detached home is $299,311 (As of May 24/2017)
Neighbourhood Schools
  • 1 Elementary School
  • 1 Middle School
  • 1 Secondary School  

The neighbourhood of Linden Woods is still growing, and has been for approximately the past 15 years. A 13-acre lake can be found at the centre of this recently built community. Linden Woods already has 1,800 homes, and an approximate 600 homes are planned to join the neighbourhood in the near future. The average sale price for a single-family detached home is $526,298 (As of May 24/17).
Neighbourhood Schools
  • 2 Elementary Schools
  • 2 Middle Schools
  • 1 Christian School

Whyte Ridge is a neighbourhood located just south of McGillivray Boulevard. A beautiful, and scenic attraction is the Fort Whyte Centre for Environmental Education, which boasts scenic wetlands, and a stunning lake. This neighbourhood has seen rapid growth, and the average sale price of a single-family detached home is $428,393 (As of May 24/2017).
Neighbourhood Schools
  • 1 Elementary School
  • 1 Middle School 

For the entire area of Fort Garry

Public Centres
  • 1 Public Library
  • University of Manitoba Main Campus
  • Winnipeg Technical Centre 

Shopping & Recreation
  • Riverfront parks scattered throughout
  • Two outdoor ice rinks, and Two indoor arenas
  • 3 Tennis courts
  • One indoor pool
  • In close proximity to the Winnipeg Soccer Complex
  • The main south Winnipeg shopping district is Pembina Highway
  • Pembina Village and Fort Richmond Plaza
  • Southwood Golf & Country Club
  • Wildwood & Crescent Drive golf courses
  • Fort Whyte Centre for Environmental Education
  • Kings Park located near the University of Manitoba Campus
  • Investors Group Stadium, the home of CFL Football team Winnipeg Blue Bombers 
 
New Neighbourhoods in development for the Fort Garry Area:
  • Bridgewater Forest
  • Bridgewater Lakes
  • Bridgewater Trails
  • South Pointe
  • Waverly West

Click the Link below for great tourism tips, and additional area information! 
https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/plan/neighbourhoods/display,neighbourhood/7/fort-garry