There are no shortage of option to celebrate Canada's 149th birthday this Friday. For residents of Charleswood, look no further than Assiniboine Park. CanadInn's is hosting their annual Family Fun Day with lots of activities and entertainment on the Lyric Theatre stage starting at 1:00 PM. You can even park and ride from various sites, including Shaftesbury and St. Paul's High Schools if you wish. The day caps off with fireworks at 10:30 PM. FortWhyte is also hosting [...]

RidgeWood West may be a new community in Charleswood, but it has already captured all of the area’s nature and history. Charleswood is one of Winnipeg’s more mature neighbourhoods, but that doesn’t mean it’s yesterday’s news. The natural habitat and landscapes have always been a foundation for the community, and RidgeWood West is no exception – offering a diverse range of home styles amongst wetlands, native grasses and trails. One of the most compelling and [...]

Ever dream of riding the rails? If you make RidgeWood West your home, this dream could come true right in your own back yard. Charleswood, one of Winnipeg’s oldest and most naturally pristine neighbourhoods, is home to the Assiniboine Valley Railway, a vibrant club of rail enthusiasts. The club was founded in 1995 and is located just west of Assiniboine Park, at 3001 Roblin Blvd.  This neighbourhood is also home to RidgeWood West, a new Qualico housing [...]

Join the Westdale Community Centre on Sunday, June 12th for their Annual Spring Carnival!  From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 550 Dale Blvd, there will be activities for the whole family. It promises to be a fun filled day of carnival game, prizes and treats, including a bike wash, batting cages, free throw contest and water balloons. From 1:00 pm to 3:00pm, Dee Dee the Clown will be on hand to make balloon animal [...]

The Harte Trail holds a special place for longtime Charleswood residents, and members of this community are working hard to maintain this natural treasure for newcomers and visitors as well. Named after the Harte Line, the first section of Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built in Western Canada in 1894, the Harte Trail is a gorgeous nature walk enjoyed by Winnipeggers all year round. This stunning 6.5-km trail features fruit-bearing shrubs, Siberian elm and other native [...]

Street names form an important part of the spirit and culture of a community — and Winnipeg’s RidgeWood West is no exception. This vibrant new Charleswood community is located in southwest Winnipeg and will offer a diverse range of home styles in a beautiful landscape that incorporates the natural surroundings that the area is known for. From wetland vistas, forests, parks, graceful grasses and extensive walking trails, it’s ideal for those who feel most at [...]

From hockey season wrap ups, to carnival planning, and community grants, read all about it in the Sping issue of the Westdale Post! Your Westdale Post Spring 2016

Winnipeg has some amazing urban nature parks, and FortWhyte Alive off McCreary Road is one of the city’s most popular. Not just a pristine setting surrounded by beautiful nature trails, FortWhyte Alive also boasts an enticing array of activities for all ages, interests and activity levels. Now that spring is upon us, you won’t want to miss one of the highlights as FortWhyte Alive celebrates Earth Day on April 24. There will be live music, [...]

RidgeWood West will be home to two naturalized wetlands. Wetlands are a sustainable approach to constructing required storm-water retention ponds in new communities. We partnered with Native Plant Solutions to ensure that residents of RidgeWood West get to enjoy the natural beauty of Manitoba’s wetlands, while raising the bar for environmentally responsible developments. Native Plant Solutions (NPS) is a branch of Ducks Unlimited Canada, one of Canada’s leading conservation organizations. It was established to provide [...]

RidgeWood West residents are only a short 10 minute drive from the wonderful Assiniboine Park Zoo. Not only is the Zoo a great attraction for families and friends to visit, they also offer Day Camps for in-service days, Spring Break, and weekly camps throughout the summer! Offered to children between Grades 1 and 6, the Zoo Camp offers various animal themed programming. The upcoming Spring Camp is on from March 29 to April 1. Kids [...]