The Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing many dwellings in The Forks, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Notably, this part of Winnipeg is good for those looking for one bedroom homes. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. This part of Winnipeg did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in The Forks was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century. Read more about The Forks real estate
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Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is very simple to move around in this part of the city. This area will attract physically active people because it is quite conducive to those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is easy on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The Forks is a very convenient part of Winnipeg for moving around by public transit thanks to 2 rapid transit stations (Northbound Main at Broadway (Union Station) and Northbound Main at Assiniboine) on the Blue |, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. Driving is also an excellent transportation option in this area. It is straightforward to access a parking spot, and many real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in The Forks. Likewise, there are a fair number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short walk to a decent choice of clothing stores. With regards to education, daycares and schools are easy to walk to from any location in The Forks.
Character
Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in The Forks. Although this part of Winnipeg is not home to any public green spaces, parks are especially well-situated in nearby neighbourhoods, which results in them being very easy to reach from many locations in The Forks. Finally, noise can sometimes be an issue in this area, as traffic can occasionally be loud during busier hours of the day, although that is not always the case in the neighbourhood.
