Winnipeg Renters Guide – November 4, 2022

A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME

Welcome to Arizona Plaza, a classic WRE Development property featuring: Bachelor, 1 BR, 2 BR and 3 BR suites – found in the heart of Fort Garry/Fort Richmond. Located on Pembina Highway there is easy access to Downtown, University of Manitoba or St. Vital Mall via the excellent transportation routes and convenient bus service right out your front door! Arizona Plaza has been known for its beautiful park like setting with grassy play areas, incredible river views and spacious suites.

Sturgeon Park House is set on the banks of Sturgeon Creek and Portage Avenue. Featuring 1BR and 2BR units with balconies, this beautiful 14 storey concrete tower o ers spacious floor plans, renovated suites and great storage in an incredible location. Steps o Portage Avenue means you are in the heart of St. James with easy access transportation routes to get out and enjoy the first-class amenities and everything west Winnipeg has to o er. Or you could stay home and curl up with a book in the park like space along the creek. There is convenient onsite Smart Card laundry, and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access and professional on-site management.

Towers - Our twin 25 fl oor high-rises at Hargrave and York feature: Bachelor, Studio, 1 BR, 2BR and Penthouse units with large balconies. We are located in the heart of Downtown Winnipeg- near MTS Center, Portage Place, Eaton Center, the Forks and Exchange! Holiday Towers is part of the indoor Skywalk system and joins the Delta Hotel. Choose from a variety of fl oor plans- as well as fully furnished hotel suites (with maid service) which may be rented on a short or long-term stay. Relax by our beautiful rooftop pool. Take advantage of available phone, cable and high-speed internet- as well as available indoor heated parking! Feel safe and secure with our controlled access and on-site professional management. Located at 160/170 Hargrave which means we are steps away from excellent shopping, dining, library, theatre and nightlife, with a wonderful convenience/grocery store and hair salon located on-site. Call 204-957-1200 ext. 200 today for your personal tour!

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Located in the heart of downtown, find your new apartment at Smith Street Lofts, opening in Spring 2022.

For the eco-conscious urbanite, Smith Street Lofts offers contemporary style offset by an edgy industrial feel featuring exposed elements such as conduit, steel beams and sealed concrete finishings.

All suites feature floor to ceiling windows bringing in natural light and stunning vistas. Residents will also enjoy access to posh common spaces and concierge services that redefine community living. Enjoy all-inclusive amenities, opulent finishes and gorgeous downtown views— all just steps away from Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and culture venues.

Studio lofts, one- and two-bedroom suites, as well as penthouses are available for lease. A select number of adaptable suites with low barrier accommodations are also available. Adjacent to the building, residents have access to a multi-level open-air parkade (with EV chargers).

LUXURY AND CONVENIENCE

NOTRE DAME APARTMENTS

835 Notre Dame is an upscale apartment building located beside the Health Sciences Centre Campus. Its location will be suited for those who are studying or working at HSC/Bannatyne Campus and looking for premium, stylish, lifestyle residences. This project is located across the street in front of Tecumseh parkade.

This upscale apartment is conveniently located within walking distance to major bus routes, restaurants and grocery stores. It is also a short distance from the Exchange District, The Forks, University of Winnipeg and everything else offered in downtown Winnipeg.

There are 45-suites at 835 Notre Dame which are comprised of one and two-bedrooms ranging in size from 614 to 772 square feet. The building’s main level includes three commercial units ranging from 1356 to 1494 square feet with main access from Notre Dame Avenue.

All units have access to private juliet balconies, as well as a high level of finish and detailing including 9-foot ceilings, contemporary countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and in-suite laundry. Bike parking is also available to residents.

Join the waitlist on our website to be among the very first ones invited to see the elegant suites at 835 Notre Dame Avenue.

MOVERS BEFORE YOU HIRE

CHUCK RESNICK

Hiring the right moving company can save you lots of work, stress

However, you’ll want to be careful that the company you hire is above board and upholds strict

How can you tell?

Do your research. Is the company a member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM)? You can also contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and your provincial government’s consumer protection agency.

You can also: Ask three movers for estimates in writing; get the terms and conditions of your move in writing; ensure you know how your goods will be protected for loss or damage.

Does the company have a minimum charge, and how are you charged after that minimum is met? Will you be charged for fuel or travel time to and from their office to your home? Will there be a fuel surcharge or a stairs or long-distance walk charge if they have to park the truck some distance from your door?

Is there a deposit required, and what kinds of payment options are available? Do they offer free quotes? How do

they arrive at a valuation that is covered by insurance?

It’s best for everyone involved to have a moving contract that outlines what is expected. Read it and ask questions about anything you don’t understand.

Hiring a company you can trust makes for a more comfortable, less stressful and successful move.

Chuck Resnick is vice-president Marketing and Operations for Two Men And a Truck - Canada, a division of Heron Capital Corporation. Visit twomen.ca

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BETWEEN TWO RIVERS ST. VITAL

DAWN PETER

St. Vital is a sprawling suburban area in Winnipeg wading far and wide between two rivers. The Red River marks the west boundary and the Seine River marks the east. Carriere Avenue is the northern boundary and the rural municipality of Ritchot is the southern boundary.

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.

As the middle child in a French family of three sisters, 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 maneouvre around roadblocks from busy Bishop Grandin Boulevard to the farmers’ markets.

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.

St. Vital offers a lot for middleincome families. A smaller budget might find North St. Vital more central and affordable. Big budgets build in the south.

The growing trend toward diversity and demand for new housing has made St. Vital homeownership-competitive. With Baby Boomers retiring, there is also a growing need for multi-family homes and services. Apartments, condos and townhouses situated close to the malls and main bus

routes have much to offer with balconies, granite counters, large suites with lofts and some with a highrise view.

Traffic is constant east to west and on main cross streets, covering large expanses of land by high-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.

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.

St. Vital is loved by residents and visitors. The shopping is stupendous, but a car is a must.

Dawn Peter is an author and freelance writer in Manitoba.

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PARK GLEN MANOR*

PREVETTE ST.

Welcome to Park Glen Manor featuring 1 BR and 2 BR suites. We are conveniently located at Prevette St. and Munroe Ave. in North East Winnipeg just steps away from great grocery and shopping centers, dining, schools and transportation routes! Our suites are just what you need with their large generous living spaces, open kitchen plans and spacious bedrooms! Our outdoor pool is the perfect thing for those hot summer days! There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor, and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access and professional onsite management.

KILDONAN VILLA*

MAIN ST.

In West Kildonan, Kildonan Villa & House features 1 BR and 2 BR units in a beautiful treed and grassy park like property on north Main St. one block from Chief Pegus Trail. For those looking for easy transportation, proximity to schools, shopping, dining, and large generous suites in north Winnipeg’s Garden City areacome to newly upgraded Kildonan Villa & House. You really need to see the incredible layouts and spaciousness we have to o er here. There is convenient Smart Card laundry on each floor and you will feel safe and sound with our controlled security access.

Recently renovated to include a spectacular 11th floor sky lounge and updated lobby and common areas, Olympic Tower offers bright, spacious and modern suites. Enjoy sweeping views from your private balcony with brand new glass railings or spend time with your neighbours on the 11th floor sky lounge patio. This building features fresh air make up systems, in suite air conditioning, 2 elevators, professional on-site caretaker, keyless entry and on site laundry with an 83 walk score. No smoking and no pets.