Community — Princeton Estates, Charleswood

Beautiful Charleswood

The Neighbourhood
People Never Leave.

Charleswood earns its reputation the hard way — not through marketing, but through the sound of birdsong at 7am, the crunch of trail underfoot, and the particular quality of light through old-growth forest on a Tuesday morning.

It feels like a rural community. It offers every urban amenity. And once you live here, everywhere else feels like settling. Princeton Estates puts you right at the heart of all of it, at 176 Princeton Blvd — adjacent to some of the finest natural land in any Canadian city.

285 Hectares of Forest

A Day in the Life

A Morning in Charleswood

This is what daily life looks like when nature is your backyard — not a once-a-season excursion, but every morning if you want it.

6:30 am

Before Charleswood Wakes

The trail entrance to Assiniboine Forest is a 10-minute walk from your front door. At this hour, the light comes in low and gold through old-growth aspen. White-tailed deer move quietly near the pond. You didn't know this kind of stillness existed inside a city.

8:00 am

The Morning Ritual

Bluestone Cottage Bakery Café is right across the street. The regulars are already there — neighbours you'll know by name within a week. The coffee is good, the baking is better, and the morning is slow in the best possible way. This is not a city neighbourhood that rushes.

10:00 am

Six and a Half Kilometres

The Harte Trail runs 6.5 kilometres from McCreary Road to the Perimeter Highway — a natural corridor built on an old railway bed. Native plantings, elm trees, fruit-bearing shrubs. Cyclists and walkers who nod at each other every morning because they do this every morning.

The rest of the day

Is Entirely Yours.

Golf at Tuxedo. A walk by the river on Vialoux Drive. An afternoon at Assiniboine Park. Or nothing at all. The freedom to choose — that's what you moved here for.

🌲 Walking Distance from 176 Princeton Blvd Assiniboine Forest

Canada's Largest
Urban Forest.

Assiniboine Forest isn't a park with a few trees — it is 285 hectares of genuine wilderness inside a major Canadian city. Old-growth aspen and oak, wetlands, tall-grass prairie meadows, and a resident population of white-tailed deer you'll encounter regularly if you leave early enough.

18 kilometres of all-season trails — walked, run, cross-country skied, and snowshoed depending on the month. At the forest's heart is a 12-acre pond surrounded by the kind of stillness that most Winnipeg residents drive an hour to find. You'll live minutes from it, every day.

285+Hectares

18kmAll-Season Trails

12acNatural Pond

365Days Accessible

6.5kmof Natural Trail

🚴 5 Minutes from Home The Harte Trail

A Living Corridor
Through Charleswood.

The Harte Trail is 6.5 kilometres built on a historic railway corridor — the rail bed that once connected this corner of Winnipeg to the wider world. Today it connects neighbours to each other, and to a stretch of natural beauty running through the heart of Charleswood from McCreary Road to the Perimeter Highway.

Along the trail: fruit-bearing shrubs, Siberian elm, and native plantings that have grown undisturbed for decades. There's no wrong entry point — just a well-worn path and whatever pace suits you that morning. Cyclists, walkers, and runners share it daily in every season.

6.5 km — McCreary Road to the Perimeter Highway
Built on a historic railway corridor
All-season: walking, running, cycling, cross-country skiing
Native plantings and fruit-bearing shrubs throughout
Multiple access points from nearby streets
Connects into the wider Charleswood trail network

🦁 10 Minutes from 176 Princeton Blvd Assiniboine Park & Zoo

Winnipeg's Most
Beloved Destination.

Assiniboine Park is one of Winnipeg's great civic institutions — and it is 10 minutes from your front door. The park encompasses a world-class zoo, the breathtaking Leaf conservatory, an English garden, a sculpture garden, and over 700 acres of open space for every season.

In winter, illuminated skating trails through the trees are a city landmark. In summer, the English Garden blooms brilliantly and the outdoor amphitheatre hosts concerts. Year-round, families return — because there's always something new, and it never gets old.

200+

Zoo Species

700+

Acres of Parkland

World-class Zoo — naturalistic habitats, 200+ species
The Leaf — tropical and boreal greenhouse conservatory
English Garden and formal sculpture garden
Illuminated skating trails through the trees in winter
Outdoor amphitheatre with seasonal concerts and events
Free public access to most park areas year-round

Eat. Play. Unwind.

The Good Life,
Right Outside

Charleswood isn't only about the outdoors. It's also where Winnipeg's best coffee, a world-class golf course, and a scenic river walk all come together in one neighbourhood.

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Coffee & Dining

The local food scene is quietly excellent — unhurried spots where the coffee is exceptional and the staff know your order by week two. This is how neighbourhood mornings should feel.

Bluestone Cottage Bakery Café — right across the street
Alena Rustic Italian — neighbourhood dining at its best
Local dining and casual spots throughout Charleswood
Portage Avenue dining and patios nearby

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Tuxedo Golf Club

Minutes from your door, Tuxedo Golf Club is a convenient public 18-hole course located directly across from Assiniboine Park — accessible, affordable, and a great option for a casual round close to home.

18-hole public course — par 70
Tree-lined layout across from Assiniboine Park
Driving range and miniature golf on site
Clubhouse with dining available

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Assiniboine River

Vialoux Drive leads to the Assiniboine River — a scenic waterway winding through some of Winnipeg's most beautiful neighbourhoods, connected to the wider city trail network.

River walks and cycling paths year-round
Views of the river valley and mature treeline
Connected to the wider Winnipeg trail network
A favourite of walkers, cyclists, and dog owners

Year-Round Living

Every Season Is
Worth Anticipating

Charleswood doesn't slow down in winter — it transforms. Here's what life looks like when nature is your backyard, twelve months a year.

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Spring

The forest comes alive — birdsong returns, wildflowers emerge, and the trails are soft underfoot from snowmelt. The first outdoor coffee of the year tastes better here than anywhere else.

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Summer

Long evenings on your covered veranda. Golf at Tuxedo. The English Garden in full bloom. The forest's 12-acre pond for quiet mornings. Patios, farmers markets, and entirely unhurried weekends.

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Fall

Assiniboine Forest turns gold and amber in a way that stops you mid-stride. The Harte Trail is at its most beautiful. Morning runs have that October quality — crisp, bright, and entirely yours.

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Winter

Illuminated skating trails through the trees at Assiniboine Park. The forest blanketed in snow, silent and enormous. And when you return home, your driveway has already been cleared — condo living, at its best.

Daily Life

Everything You Need,
Close at Hand

Charleswood's natural character never comes at the expense of convenience. Everything for daily life is minutes away.

Safeway

Full-service grocery just 3km away — close enough for spontaneous weeknight runs and everything in between.

~5 min drive

IKEA Winnipeg

Major home furnishing and everyday goods destination — for weekend projects, home updates, and everything in between.

~10 min drive

Tom Chester Dog Park

Dedicated off-leash area at Tom Chester Park — well-maintained, fenced, and welcoming for dogs of all sizes and their people.

Minutes away

Charleswood Medical Clinic & Shoppers Drug Mart

Full-service medical clinic and pharmacy right in the community — convenient for appointments, prescriptions, and everyday health needs.

Within the community

Portage Avenue Corridor

Major commercial arterial with banks, retail, restaurants, and services — Winnipeg's western backbone, minutes away.

~5 min drive

Downtown Winnipeg

The city centre, the International Airport, and all major services accessible in 20–25 minutes via Portage Avenue.

~20 min drive

Everything Around You

At a Glance

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Assiniboine Forest

285+ hectares of old-growth forest, 18km of trails, a 12-acre pond, and resident white-tailed deer. Steps from home.

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Harte Trail

6.5km of natural pathway on a historic railway bed — shared year-round by walkers, runners, and cyclists.

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Assiniboine Park & Zoo

700+ acres of parkland, a world-class zoo, The Leaf conservatory, and year-round seasonal events.

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Bluestone Cottage & Alena Rustic Italian

Neighbourhood dining culture — quiet spots that reward regulars and make mornings and evenings feel worth having.

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Tuxedo Golf Club

A convenient public 18-hole course across from Assiniboine Park — accessible and affordable, right in the neighbourhood.

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Assiniboine River

Scenic riverside walks via Vialoux Drive, connecting to the wider Winnipeg trail network.

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Tom Chester Dog Park

A dedicated, well-maintained off-leash park — a beloved gathering spot for dog owners in Charleswood.

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Shopping & Everyday Services

Safeway (3km), IKEA, banks, pharmacies, clinics, and Portage Avenue retail — everything close at hand.

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Alena Rustic Italian

A neighbourhood favourite for dinner — rustic Italian cooking in a warm, relaxed setting minutes from home.

Find Us

176 Princeton Blvd,
Charleswood, Winnipeg

Address176 Princeton Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3R 4A9 — Charleswood

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The Forest.
The Trails.
The Life.

The Neighbourhood
People Never Leave.