Nestled on the edge of beautiful Assiniboine Forest, the woodsy Winnipeg neighbourhood of Charleswood is renowned for its wildlife, tranquil setting and friendly residents. It also happens to be a hotbed for cross-country ski enthusiasts. The Charleswood Ski Club is the perfect place to sign up for ski trips, take a lesson or connect with fellow cross-country ski fans. The ski club boasts 200 regular members from Winnipeg and the surrounding area. For the $25 [...]

Come explore Qualico’s diverse communities March 5th-26th during the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes! While RidgeWood West’s show homes won't be ready until this coming summer, our fantastic builders can give you a sense of the community's flow and the wide variety of home sites, styles, sizes and budgets to choose from. For current Charleswood residents, this is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to a new home that is uniquely built to fit your lifestyle [...]

Does a brand new home in Charleswood sound like a dream come true? If so, now is the perfect opportunity to get a sneak peek at RidgeWood West, the first new Charleswood development in decades. While RidgeWood West is not officially part of the Spring Parade of Homes, we are hard at work getting show homes ready for summer 2016. In the meantime, our builders are eager to show you the diverse range of home [...]

RidgeWood West is part of the Pembina Trails School Division and features five catchment schools within 4 km of the community – so you really can enjoy living in a natural setting without giving up the convenience of a quick ride to school for your children.  There are complete Kindergarten to Grade 12 options for both English and French Immersion programs. Catchments have been set for RidgeWood West, but a realignment of grades between elementary, [...]

Buying a new home is the largest purchase most of us will ever make. With that important investment comes feelings of uncertainty and stress. But, buying a new home is also the most exciting purchase that we'll make! Buying a home incorporates multiple stages, from planning, researching and exploring options, to designing and building. With proper planning, every phase of the home buying process can be carried out smoothly and with the least stress possible. [...]

Winnipeggers are well known for their staunch resiliency in the face of winter. But, how is your home handling the recent frigid temperatures? While most newer homes are built with energy efficiency in mind, it pays to consider additional heat-saving strategies that are easy to implement, and could save you money. TIP 1: Start in Summer with Landscaping  Some of the most important strategies for winterizing your home begin long before the first snowflakes hit [...]

When you buy a new home, choosing a builder is about much more than style and cost. Choosing the right builder can help protect your investment and bring your design dreams to life. With so many high-quality builders here in Winnipeg, choosing the right one often comes down to the right fit and vision. To help you learn more about choosing the optimal builder for your needs, the Manitoba Home Builder's Association has created a [...]

When you think library, you think books. That's a logical connection, right? While the Charleswood Library has plenty of books – all free to borrow of course – they offer much more as well. The Charleswood Library is a meeting place, a classroom and a bridge between residents and the community at large. Located in Charleswood Square mall, the new Charleswood Library opened in 2015, offering ample parking and over 14,000 sq. ft. of space. [...]

There are countless reasons to buy a new home! Today's builds are better, safer and stronger than ever, and when you buy a new home, you know exactly what you're getting. There are no surprise repairs waiting around the corner, so you can be sure that your new house is ready to be enjoyed carefree! Here are some of the main reasons that Winnipeggers choose to buy new: You Get What You Want – When you [...]

The History of Gino's Homes Gino Cotroneo's career as a homebuilder began decades ago in Italy. A carpenter and bricklayer by trade, he immigrated to Winnipeg from Italy in 1967 and started Gino's Homes the following year. From the company's modest roots building a handful of homes each year for friends and family, Gino's Homes has grown to become one of Winnipeg's most sought after builders and begins construction on 50-75 new homes per year. [...]