Tuxedo and Charleswood: The city’s ritziest and woodsiest areas

With a name like Tuxedo, this neighbourhood has to be filled with sprawling mansions, lush greenery, upscale shops and gorgeous character homes are found. Located just 10 minutes from downtown, Tuxedo was first conceived more than a century ago as an exclusive residential suburb called “Tuxedo Park.”

Today the neighbourhood, particularly along Park Boulevard and around Assiniboine Park, is characterized by its blend of historic charm and modern luxury, albeit with the highest average home prices in Winnipeg.

For fitness enthusiasts, the Rady JCC Fitness Centre features 54,000 square feet of high-quality space for a wide variety of activities. Swim laps in the pool, sign up for fitness classes or personal training, or drop in for pilates. You can also catch a show here performed by the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre, a professional community theatre company that’s been entertaining audiences for more than 30 years.

The neighbourhood is about far more than just fancy homes. It also offers a range of living options to suit different lifestyles. New high-rise apartments provide breathtaking city, river and park views, making urban living accessible to a broader demographic.

Heading west takes you into Charleswood, one of Winnipeg's original suburbs, where you’ll encounter a more serene setting with the Harte Trail hiking area, urban forest and wildlife. (It seems there are more deer here than squirrels!) Homes are more moderately priced in Charleswood, with the exception of those on the Assiniboine River.

The neighbourhood is a hub of activity and amenities, from golf courses and tennis courts to the natural and cultural attractions of Assiniboine Park, a year-round destination with its trails,vibrant green spaces, not to mention the city zoo. The culinary and shopping scenes have expanded greatly in the past 15 years, highlighted by IKEA and the Outlet Collection Winnipeg, plus numerous big box stores in the Seasons of Tuxedo shopping mall.