Norwood

Norwood is a beautiful, mature neighbourhood with a rich history.  It is part of the larger area of St Boniface. Norwood is divided into two subareas: Norwood East, which most just call Norwood, and Norwood Flats. While Norwood Flats is primarily residential, Norwood is a mix of residential and commercial properties. Conveniently located just south of Winnipeg’s downtown core, it provides an easy commute for working professionals. Surrounded by abundant greenery and offering sweeping river views, this neighbourhood is a perfect haven for families, with many playgrounds and schools within its borders.

REAL ESTATE TRENDS

Norwood and Norwood Flats consist mostly of single-family, detached homes. Norwood offers diversity in building options, including apartment complexes, duplexes, and condominiums. As you walk through these communities, you'll encounter the rich history of turn-of-the-century character homes.

Construction in the area continued heavily until the 1960s. The mature and sought-after nature of the area has led to new construction options. The history of development provides a great variety in housing types, from affordable starter homes to beautiful, upscale, riverfront properties in Norwood Flats. There is something for everyone here!

SCHOOLS AND SERVICES

Norwood and Norwood Flats fall within the Louis Riel School Division. The area is served by two English elementary schools. The dividing line for elementary school catchment is the back lane between Braemar Avenue and Hill Street. For more information on school catchment, please visit the Louis Riel School Division website. Children on the west side of the catchment line will start their English program at Nordale School from Kindergarten to Grade Eight, while those on the east side will attend Archwood School on Archibald Street.

Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, located on the border of Norwood and Norwood Flats, serves as the English high school. French Immersion elementary and middle school programs are available in St Boniface. Students attend Kindergarten to Grade Four at École Provencher and continue their middle years at École Henri-Bergeron. High school years are completed at Collège Béliveau in Windsor Park.

Students are also eligible for French milieu programs within the Division Scholaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM). École Présieux-Sang, a Kindergarten to Grade Eight school in Norwood, serves as a French immersion option. For high school, children would attend Collège Louis-Riel, just beyond the community’s border.

Norwood is also home to four private Christian schools. Holy Cross School offers English, Catholic programming from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight. Adjacent to this school is St Boniface Diocesan High School.

Springs Christian Academy provides Pre-school to Grade Twelve academics.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran School, located in Norwood Flats, has been a Kindergarten to Grade Eight School for over 25 years. This private Christian school recently started to expand and, over the next four years, will offer high school programming, adding one grade per academic school year. Students interested in completing high school there can now apply for Grade Nine studies. For more information, please visit https://www.bslsgrade9.ca/.

Norwood and Norwood Flats are conveniently located near post-secondary institutions. Université de Saint-Boniface is within walking distance from Norwood. The Red River College Exchange District, the University of Winnipeg, and the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campuses are all within a 15-minute commute. The University of Manitoba Fort Garry Campus and the Red River College Main Campus on Notre Dame Avenue are both approximately a 20-minute drive away.

HOSPITALS

The community lacks major health care providers within its borders. However, the St Boniface Hospital is conveniently located just steps away along Tache Avenue. The Health Sciences Centre, Misericordia Health Centre, and Concordia Hospital are all easily accessible within a 15-minute commute.

SHOPPING

Norwood features a mix of boutique stores and larger grocery options near the community’s border or with a short commute. Marion Street hosts Safeway and Dollarama, while within walking distance, you'll find No Frills and Dominion Centre Strip Mall, offering Shoppers Drug Mart, banking options, restaurants, and more. For fresh produce, St-Leon Gardens on St Mary’s Road is open from spring to fall, with an outdoor garden center from May to June. The corner of St Anne’s Road and Fermor Avenue houses Real Canadian Superstore and FreshCo. A five-minute drive on Fermor takes you to Southdale Centre, Southdale Square, and Southdale Market, featuring Walmart, Red River Co-op, Dollarama, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canadian Tire, Giant Tiger, and various restaurants and services.

If you crave more variety, Norwood is only a 15-minute drive from the extensive shopping centers of Regent Avenue. Kildonan Place includes stores like Save on Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Marshalls, HomeSense, H&M, and more. Crossroads Station offers retailers like Home Depot, Real Canadian Superstore, Walmart, SportChek, Michaels, Winners, Staples, and others, including Costco and Canadian Tire.

ENTERTAINMENT

Norwood boasts numerous parks and green spaces to explore. Lyndale Drive Park, with its picturesque walking and biking paths along the winding Red River, features a canoe launch. In March 2023, the City Council approved the continuation of the Enhanced Summer Bike Route Program on five routes, including Lyndale Drive. This means Lyndale Drive, from Cromwell Street to Gauvin Street, has limited motor vehicle traffic annually from May 1st until Thanksgiving Day between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m every Saturday, Sunday, and on holidays, The motor vehicle restriction also applies every day during July and August. For more details, visit Council Decision.

The community is supported by three community centers. Norwood Community Centre offers baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, an off-leash dog park, toboggan run, and outdoor hockey rinks during winter, with a playground featuring a wading pool during summer. Champlain Community Centre in Norwood provides a variety of year-round activities such as fitness classes, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and more. It offers outdoor hockey rinks during the winter season and a wading pool and playground during summer. Archwood Community Centre, situated on the east side of the Seine River, provides various activities including soccer, hockey, dance, Martial Arts, and more.

There are numerous recreational facilities within the neighbourhood or just minutes away. Lyndale Drive Park North is the home of the Winnipeg Rowing Club. You can also enjoy paddling down the smaller but majestic Seine River with your kayak or canoe during the summer months. The Heather Curling Club features eight sheets of ice and has hosted many events, including Provincial championships. In the summer, the hall is available for private events. Just behind the border is Bertrand Arena, formerly St. Boniface Centennial Arena, established as one of two St. Boniface arenas in honor of Canada's 1967 Centennial.

A short distance away, along Archibald, you'll discover Bonivital Pool. This indoor facility offers two pools and serves the entire southeast quarter of Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Winter Club offers a wide range of sports activities and private training, including tennis, squash, badminton, hockey, swimming, figure skating, and more.It includes multiple sport courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. The club is conveniently located just over the Norwood Bridge on River Avenue.

For golf enthusiasts, there are options like St. Boniface Golf Club, Windsor Park Golf Course and Nordic Centre, Canoe Club, and Niakwa Country Club, all within close proximity to the neighbourhood.

If you're looking for fun activities for your children, Kid City Archibald is an indoor playground located within walking distance from the northeast side of the community. The neighbourhood is only a 5-minute drive from one of Winnipeg’s largest tourist attractions, the Forks. The Forks offers a variety of programs and activities year-round, including Winnipeg’s largest skating trail, the Nestaweya River Trail. The area is also home to the Manitoba Children's Museum and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

WHY WE THINK THIS IS A GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD TO LIVE IN?

The central location and the close proximity to many of Winnipeg’s best-kept secrets makes for a vibrant and energetic community. With plenty of parks and walking trails, schools and amenities within the community or just a step away, it is also ideal to raise a family.  Not only is this neighbourhood known for its amazing restaurants, it is home to some of Winnipeg’s staples such as Dairi-Wip Drive-In, Red Top Drive Inn, Santa Lucia, Marion Street Eatery and Inferno’s Bistro - just to name a few. The area is also home to some of the best coffee shops and bakeries, like Le Croissant and Thyme Café and Books. There is always something to see or do here!

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