These two areas overlap creating a family-friendly neighborhood close to all amenities. Bordering and to the south of Bishop Grandin and West of St. Mary’s Rd, this diverse neighborhood is full of homes of all shapes and sizes. Most homes here feature front drive access, mature trees and decent sized lots. Found in close proximity to schools, the University of Manitoba, St. Vital Mall and St. Vital Park.

Real Estate Trends

These two areas have a pretty competitive real estate market. Homes usually sell in the mid $300,000 range, with exceptions found on River Point Drive and surrounding streets where homes can near a million dollars. Homes started being built here in the late 60’s, mostly bungalows and bi-levels, as we neared the 90’s “River Point” was built backing on the Red River. This area is comprised mostly of residential single detached homes, but there is a section where River Rd meets up with St. Mary’s Rd where you will find quite a few condominium complexes.

Schools and Services

Bright Oaks/Minnetonka is home to two elementary (k-8) schools, Darwin and Minnetonka both part of the Louis Riel School division.

The University of Manitoba is only just a short bus ride down Bishop Grandin, you will find lots of bus stops in the area giving you easy access.

Although there are no high schools found in this area: Dakota, Glenlawn and College Jean Sauve are all quite close.

There is no hospital found in the Bright Oaks/Minnetonka area, the Victoria General Hospital is the closest at 2340 Pembina Highway

Shopping

Bright Oaks/Minnetonka is found walking distance just west of St. Vital Centre, where you will find plenty of retail stores, restaurants and large box stores such as Walmart. Bordering on St. Mary’s Rd gives the residence of this neighborhood easy access to the many strip malls located there, they include salons, restaurants, retail stores etc. Grocery stores can be found just minutes away in any direction you go. 

Just over the Bishop Grandin Bridge towards Pembina you’ll find a plethora of other shopping options such as Staples, Winners, Best Buy and Safeway.

Entertainment and Recreation

Bright Oaks/Minnetonka is located just south of the entrance to St. Vital Park, where you will find activities for all ages at all times of the year. Although St. Vital park is by far the largest park, there are many other smaller parks scattered throughout, St. Germaine Park is a treed green space in the centre of the neighborhood and River Pointe Park follows the bank of the Red River.

Silver City St. Vital Cinema is a 10 minute walk from most corners of the neighborhood.

There is no lack of restaurants in its vicinity, Earls, Original Joes, Montana’s for the well-known chain type restaurants, or unique local options like Victoria Seafood and Maxime’s (and many more).

Greendell Park Community Centre is located in the centre of the neighborhood, once again offering activities for all ages.