The 2018 Fall Parade of homes was a big success! With 138 show homes on display, this Winnipeg event, hosted by the Manitoba Home Builder’s Association (MHBA), continues to be the largest Parade of Homes in Canada. This year’s Fall Parade of Homes showcased 138 new homes from a variety of 37 builders. RidgeWood West featured 12 new premium and custom show homes in the community. Parade of Homes is an opportunity to offer home [...]

Randall Homes’ show home in RidgeWood West just recently sold to a buyer. Before they took possession, we visited the home to speak to Agent Cheryl Thurston about living in the community, building new, and Randall Homes’ signature style. “This is one of Randall’s very popular 4-bedroom homes. It’s 1,912 sq ft, with four nice-sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms including the deluxe bathroom in the en-suite,” says Thurston. “There aren’t that many homes being [...]

RidgeWood West is a lucky community, in-that it is situated in beautiful area of Charleswood, it is attached to the Harte Trail, and only a quick bike or car ride from Assiniboine Forest, and the community offers numerous natural elements for residents to get out and explore. Another attraction of RidgeWood West is the fact it is so close to three vibrant community centres. Families have the ability to engage their children in recreational activities [...]

RidgeWood West is Charleswood’s newest community, pairing the established feel of the area with the modern comforts of brand new homes. The area is on the rise, so it’s no surprise a group of motivated residents have come together to create a residents’ association to help promote the area, put on events, and raise funds for future improvements and amenities. Jamie Neville, Rachelle Isaak and Robin Crosbie are the founding members of the organization. “We [...]

Are you a fan of winter biking? Considering getting into it? Regardless of your experience, you are not alone. It’s a great way to get out of the house while keeping yourself healthy. For the residents of RidgeWood West, the Harte Trail is the perfect place for the winter cyclist looking for everything from a leisurely ride to someone who is looking to set some fitness goals. It’s also a safe route for cyclists wanting [...]

RidgeWood West is a community close to nature yet still within city limits. In addition to being near the Assiniboine Forest, it’s also near a host of different restaurants and shopping outlets. Geographically, RidgeWood West is located between Roblin Blvd and Wilkes Ave (which turns into Sterling Lyon Pkwy). This puts the community at an advantage to the city loving resident; having two major access routes offers plenty of options to set out for a [...]

You’ll soon be hearing kids yelling “trick or treat!” and knocking on your front door because Halloween is just around the corner. Now that the community has grown from their first Halloween last year, the neighbourhood streets will be filled with superheroes and princesses as they run around, filling up their pillowcase or plastic pumpkin with candy. While kids are out having fun, as parents it’s an important time to put their safety first. Before [...]

RidgeWood West is ready for the 2017 Parade of Homes with 12 gorgeous show homes nestled into the beautiful natural background of Charleswood. The community has been developing quickly over the last year and makes an excellent place to build a home, especially if you consider yourself an outdoorsy-type. The Harte Trail, which connects to the trails in RidgeWood West, runs all the way to Assiniboine Forest and is a nature-lover’s dream. It’s not hard to go [...]

Many new home buyers are faced with the question of what comes first - choosing your community, lot or builder? This is a good question because different Qualico communities feature different builders. As we recommended in a past article, it’s a great idea to visit the communities where you think you’ll want to live, view some show homes, consider different lots, and talk to the builders. This is the best way to get a clear picture of the [...]

Feed the Troops  Providing animals with their favourite foods is an important part of wildlife-friendly gardening. Consider a variety of plant types, as this will provide both a diverse and continuous source of food to all the beneficial species of animals that will visit your garden. In addition to food plants that serve as natural habitat, many gardeners enjoy supplementing with bird seed or sliced fruit, and preparing these snacks also makes a fun activity [...]