The History of Broadview Homes Broadview was created in 1984 and is a proud member of the Qualico group of companies, of which they are the largest premium single-family home builder. "Your family is in good hands when you choose Broadview," explains Courtney Sims, Marketing Coordinator for Qualico Single Family Homes. "We build homes for a wide variety of people, all looking for affordability without compromises to home quality." What Sets Broadview Homes Apart "Our [...]

For families planning on making the move to RidgeWood West, there is a great neighbourhood feature that promises to sweeten the deal: Westdale Community Centre. While the community centre has been around since the 70s, the facility has seen a number of important improvements in recent years. "We have new flooring for basketball, volleyball and badminton, and recently completed a $200,000 renovation for new bathrooms in our main hallway and skate change area," explains Angela [...]

The History of Randall Homes Randall Homes was founded in 1983 by Randy Jaquet. "His vision was to build quality homes at a very good price with unique designs and features for your everyday lifestyle," explains Randy's son Jason Jaquet, Vice President of Randall Homes. Over the past 33 years, much has changed in the way homes are designed and built. Evolving with the times has been essential to Randall Homes' success. For Jason, it's [...]

The History of Foxridge Homes Foxridge is a proud member of the Qualico Single Family Homes, which also includes Broadview Homes and Sterling Homes. Backed by decades of customer service excellence, Foxridge is Qualico's premium upscale brand. "Foxridge offers elegant homes and unique personalized design features; it's a much more affordable price for a high-end home," explains Courtney Sims, Marketing Coordinator for Qualico Single Family Homes. "You get lots of features within the base price [...]

The Harte Trail is well known to Charleswood residents and outdoor enthusiasts. This 6.5km section of the Trans-Canada Trail runs along the northern edge of RidgeWood West and is easily accessible to residents. Starting at the Perimeter, it reaches Shaftesbury Road where you can connect to several other trails that will lead you to destinations such as Assiniboine Park and FortWhyte Alive. In the winter, the trail is a popular place for cross country skiing or to spot [...]

The History of Sterling Homes A proud member of the Qualico family of home builders, Sterling Homes was created to offer custom homes at an affordable price. "Many people choose our homes as a way to connect generations - they want to build a home with enough room to spread out and grow, or even for grandparents or grandchildren to have their own space," says Courtney Sims, Marketing Coordinator for Qualico Single Family Homes. "Sterling [...]

The History of Maric Homes Maric Homes was started over 40 years ago by Steve Maric, originally a cabinet maker by trade, and his wife Cathy Maric. They began by building only a few houses per year but have since grown in scale and capacity. In the 90s, Steve Maric decided to focus on a specific corner of Winnipeg's high-end housing market: beautifully finished custom homes. 40 years is a long time, and a great [...]

Myrna Driedger, MLA for Charleswood, has lived in the community for over 30 years. While three decades is a long time, things have pretty much stayed the same in the community – "and that's part of the charm", Myrna explains. She's not just referring to the rural charm of gravel roads and grassy boulevards that dot the area, either. For Myrna, natural beauty, community spirit and dedication to keeping the past alive are the hallmarks [...]

The History of Kensington Homes Kensington Homes has been building houses in Winnipeg and surrounding areas for over 40 years, dedicated to offering great value for homebuyers at all stages of life. "We have products ranging from starter houses all the way up to 3,000 sq. ft. luxury homes and everything in between," explains Dave Wooden, Assistant Manager at Kensington Homes. "We have plans and styles to fit every stage of life, including more affordable [...]

With home construction set to begin in RidgeWood West, Charleswood’s newest development, now is the perfect time to take a look back at the early beginnings of Charleswood, an iconic Winnipeg community with over three centuries of history. The history of this storied community is well documented by the Charleswood Historical Society (CHS). Formed in 1974, the CHS is dedicated to preserving the history of this great community by honouring residents, exploring the past and [...]