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Old Posted Apr 16, 2012, 4:00 PM
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Originally Posted by h0twired View Post
Why did you relocate to a "new suburb" then?

When I moved back to Winnipeg with my wife and infant son in tow we bought a house based on the walkable amenities nearby.

In our list we needed the following to be within walking distance of the house...

- bus stop with direct/express service to downtown
- schools and library
- playground and walking/biking pathways
- grocery store (preferably Sobeys/Safeway)
- coffee shop
- liquor store

Where did we end up?

The Frasers Grove side of East Kildonan only a block from Kildonan Drive. We have one of the better elementary schools nearby, the Henderson library, Frasers Grove Park and Kildonan Drive for running and biking.

We are 2 blocks from Henderson and right on the 11/40/41 bus routes with a Sobeys directly across Henderson. There is a Starbucks and a Tim Hortons nearby along with other shops and restaurants.

It is also probably one of the nicest and most family friendly mature areas in the city.

No need to end up in Sage Creek or Harbourview to raise a family.
Man, I live surprisingly close to you, have probably crossed paths with you on one of my walks. Besides the Frasers Grove area there are numerous similar neighbourhoods sprinkled throughout Winnipeg.
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