Notes on Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park is primarily a residential neighbourhood on the easternmost side of Winnipeg. Its borders are Gunn Street on the north, the Perimeter Highway on the east, Pandora Avenue East and Dugald Road on the South and Redonda Street on the West. Canterbury Park offers quiet suburb living while still providing ample amenities.  Whether you be looking for an abudncance of schools, recreation facilities, a plethora of local amenities, or simply a "safe haven", Canterbury Park Winnipeg Real Estate has something to offer you.  Canterbury Park is your "gateway to getaway" as it offers quick and easy access to the perimeter highway - making a weekend escape to the lake very easy.  There is also still plenty of room to grow within the community as well. Canterbury Park is located approximately 14km from downtown and 24km from the airport.

Real Estate Trends

Prices for residential homes range anywhere from around $170,000 for an attached townhouse-style home, up to $460,000 for a substantial, newer construction home. There is a mix of homes built in the area ranging in construction start dates from the 1970's-2000's. There are even a few new construction projects still being built in 2018.  Common floor plans include townhomes, bungalows, bi-levels, cab-overs, and two-storey homes.  For the lifestyle choice of condominiums, Canterbury Park does offer a few projects, but the selection is limited.  Price ranges are usually around the $130,000 - $170,000 mark depending on the size and location of the condo unit.  There is still some ongoing construction in Canterbury Park, most notably the Canterbury Crossing Development, which is slated to begin in 2019.  Questions on Canterbury Park Winnipeg Real Estate?  Just ask.  We specialize in this area.

Schools and Services

Canterbury Park belongs to the River East Transcona School Division, and houses three schools within its borders. There is one elementary school within the area: Harold Hatcher Elementary School. Other school options include  Murdoch MacKay Collegiate, which is located on Redonda Street and is offered for students between Grades 9-12. College Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau is also located on Redonda street and is a French Immersion program that is also offered to students between Grades 9-12.  All other levels of schooling (including French Immersion programs) are within a short distance to Canterbury Park, some still within walking distance as they are just beyond the technical "Redonda" border.

There are no major hospitals in the immediate area. However, the neighbourhood is less than 10 kilometers from the Concordia Hospital. The Concordia Hospital is part of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and partners with health care agencies and providers to serve the community of northeast Winnipeg.

Shopping

Canterbury Park is made up entirely of residential homes but it is in close proximity to amazing shopping located along Regent Avenue.  Kildonan Place Shopping Centre, with more than 100 stores and services available is a popular destination for those living in the area.  It is the largest enclosed shopping centre in the northeast quadrant of the city. The centre is anchored by. Surrounding the Kildonan Place Mall, there are a number of large retail outlets including; Costco, Canadian Tire, Winners, Home Depot, Superstore, Walmart, among others.

Entertainment and Recreation

Canterbury Park benefits from its close proximity to the well-established Transcona community. Ample opportunities exist to participate in a variety of recreation activities - water sports, golf, hockey and more. You and your family can get the most out of top quality facilities and green spaces right in your own back yard. A couple of the surrounding amenities are; East End Community Club, located at 517 Pandora Avenue East, Transcona Centennial Pool, 1101 Wabasha Street, Transcona Golf & Country Club, 2120 Dugald Road, Crocus Park, 255 Redonda Street, and Transcona Optimist Park located at 875 McMeans Avenue East .

Popular Bus Routes

46 - Transcona Express

47 -Transcona

48 -  McMeans Express

49 - Dugald

89 - North Transcona - Kildonan Place

90 - Kildonan - Whellams Lane