# River Heights \| Winnipeg Neighbourhoods

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**Last Updated:** 2026-11-05T21:51:14+00:00

**Summary:** One of the most sought-after areas in Winnipeg, River Heights is renowned for its walkability, elm canopy, spacious homes and chic boutiques.

River Heights, a highly sought-after area in Winnipeg’s southwest quadrant, is renowned for its walkability, elm canopy, handsome homes and chic shopping. Wellington Crescent boasts grand residences, often chosen as picturesque settings for film productions, and is the city’s most active roadway and walking path, featuring cyclists, runners and dog walkers. The street is restricted in the summer months to pedestrian and bike traffic, making it a great spot to get some fresh air and exercise.

As you venture further south, River Heights reveals a more varied and accessible side, with lovely communities nestled around parks and quiet streets and bays.

The main thoroughfares, including Academy Road, Corydon Avenue and Grant Avenue, each have their own unique flair. Academy is known for its stylish boutiques and eateries, including [Pizzeria Gusto](https://pizzeriagusto.com/) – a favourite for Winnipeg Jets players and their families and actors shooting films in the area. Just a few blocks away is 529 Wellington Steakhouse, a converted mansion on the Assiniboine River. [Corydon Avenue](https://www.corydonbiz.com/), affectionately known as Little Italy, is a real crowd-pleaser with its lively patios that fill up each evening in the summer and Grant Avenue is a bustling hub with essential amenities and the popular [Grant Park ](https://grantparkshoppingcentre.com/)Shopping Centre.

The housing market in River Heights is always competitive and features many century old 1.5-storey and two-storey homes. Wellington Crescent is home to a number of the city’s most expensive homes, while more affordable bungalows are found further south towards Grant Avenue.