St. Vital: Southeast Winnipeg has so much to offer

St. Vital Park is the heart of this south Winnipeg community, offering scenic walking and cycling trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, athletic fields and year-round recreation. In the winter, the park features cross-country skiing and tobogganing on the Maanitoboggan slide, Winnipeg’s fully accessible toboggan slide. Dog owners can head to Maple Grove Park, one of Winnipeg's most popular off-leash areas, while golfers can enjoy the Canoe Club Golf Course.

Take a glimpse into the life of Louis Riel, Métis leader and founding father of Manitoba, at Riel House National Historic Site. Jardins St-Léon Gardens is a popular spot for fresh seasonal produce, artisan breads, flowers and local goods from late spring through autumn.

Santa Ana and Harth Mozza & Wine Bar are destination restaurants for authentic Italian cuisine.. In the summer, Winnipeggers happily line up at Dairy Delight for ice cream or a Fat Boy burger.

Shopping and everyday amenities are never far away. St. Vital Centre, the second-biggest mall in town, features more than 160 retailers, restaurants and entertainment options, while Jones & Company Wine Merchants is a favourite stop for sommeliers and would-be sommeliers, alike.

St. Vital offers a variety of housing options, from the family-friendly communities of River Park South and Dakota Crossing, to the newer, expansive suburb of Sage Creek, where you’ll find an abundance of 1,700-2,700-square-foot houses. There are excellent schools throughout St. Vital, as well as top-notch recreational facilities like the Jonathan Toes Sportsplaex at St. Vital Community Centre, as well as easy access to downtown, all of which attracts families, young professionals and retirees to the area.