Colony, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Colony, about 55% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Notably, this neighbourhood is good for those looking for one bedroom homes. Renters occupy nearly 90% of the units in the neighbourhood and 10% are occupied by owners. About 40% of properties in this area were built before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Colony real estate
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Transportation
This area enables home buyers to move around using various means of transportation. Residents can depend on public transit to move around in Colony by reason of 2 rapid transit stations (Northbound Balmoral at Balmoral Station (BLUE) and Northbound Balmoral at Ellice) on the Blue |, and about 20 nearby bus lines. Colony is also car friendly. It is a very short drive to the nearest highway from any home in this part of Winnipeg. Colony is very conducive to those who travel by foot; running common errands is very convenient, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well.
Services
It is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood. Moreover, Colony is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. It is also straightforward to access a variety of clothing stores on foot. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from all properties for sale in Colony.
Character
Colony offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. In general, finding things to do is easy in this neighbourhood. Although the nightlife is limited, the streets are very often busy with people. Although the neighbourhood is not home to any green spaces, parks are especially well-distributed in nearby neighbourhoods, which makes it very easy to access them.
