NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE
TRANSCONA
SUBURBAN CHARM WITH PLENTY OF AMENITIES
DAWN PETER
The name of Winnipeg’s Transcona neighbourhood is derived from the words Transcontinental and Strathcona, a reflection of the impact the railway and prominent Manitoban, Lord Strathcona, had on the area. The railway’s influence can still be felt on this workingclass suburb, whose borders include Springfield Road to the north, Perimeter Highway to the east, Dugald Road to the south, and Lagimodiere Boulevard to the west. Initially constructed around the turn of the 20th century between two transcontinental railway lines for the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway, Transcona has long been a workingclass suburb with strong ties to the railways. Large rail yards and industrial areas once dominated the community, but over the years it has developed new residential areas with charming character homes, apartment buildings and ample green spaces for residents to enjoy.
Retail shops and services dot Regent Avenue to the west and Kildonan
CN rail yards, north of the diagonal
Place shopping centre is also
from its early days and railway
railway spur, Mission Gardens, and
located nearby.
roots, those roots have not been
South Transcona.
While Transcona has expanded
forgotten. Large railway-themed
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Transcona contains four main neighbourhoods: areas north of the
Active Transcona residents can
Conveniently located approximately 10 kilometres east
murals downtown and a steam
enjoy three community centres, two
of downtown Winnipeg, Transcona
locomotive displayed in Kiwanis
indoor arenas, two golf courses,
offers proximity to the heart of the
Park celebrate the area’s history and
two indoor pools, an outdoor water
city while still retaining its suburban
the Transcona Historical Museum
park and plenty of parks, including
charms. For those who wish to take
offers an abundance of local images
Kilcona Park and Transcona Trail.
advantage of public transportation,
and artifacts to peruse. Pleasant
Children attend seven elementary
there are many Winnipeg Transit bus
residential communities, established
schools, one elementary/middle
routes that service the area.
parks and trails, and a light industrial
school, two middle schools, and
presence continue to attract new
three high schools available to them,
residents to this historic area.
in addition to two Christian schools.
Renters Guide | May 20–June 3, 2022
Dawn Peter is an author and freelance writer in Manitoba.
