Portage & Main, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Portage & Main, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 2000s. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The population residing in this part of Winnipeg is evenly split between owners and renters. Read more about Portage & Main real estate
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Transportation
Portage & Main offers home buyers the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. The great public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car thanks to around 40 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a very good means of transportation in Portage & Main. Accessing a parking spot is generally easy, and most houses for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway. Active house buyers will enjoy the very walk-friendly character of Portage & Main; most daily errands can be run without the use of a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well.
Services
Families will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in this part of the city, daycares and schools are close by. In terms of food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in this part of Winnipeg. Moreover, those who are fond of eating out won't have to walk far in Portage & Main, where around 20 restaurants and a few cafes can be found. It is also easy to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot.
Character
Portage & Main is a great part of Winnipeg for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are many lively parts in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there are relatively few people around most of the time, there is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Although the neighbourhood is not home to any parks, parks are especially well-distributed in nearby neighbourhoods, making them very easy to reach.
