236 waterfront drive
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
236 Waterfront Drive enjoys excellent transit connectivity, with Route 31 stops at Waterfront and Lombard just a 1-2 minute walk away. The nearby Portage and Main Junction, 298 meters east, provides additional express routes F7 and FX4. This makes commuting via bus very convenient, with frequent service directly from the doorstep.
Several key destinations are reachable by transit, including Norquay School, Riverbend Community School, and No Frills supermarket along Route 31. The F7 and FX4 routes connect to clinics like LASIK MD and Women's Health Clinic, as well as Foodfare supermarket and Gordon Bell High School. This network ensures that daily errands and essential services are accessible without a car.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The property sits in the vibrant Exchange District, with an impressive array of amenities within a 5-minute walk. A pharmacy (SRx Pharmacy) is just 10 meters away, and multiple dining options like Carnaval Restaurant (66 m) and Kevin's (191 m) are steps from the door. For daily needs, Ashdown Market convenience store is only 279 meters away.
Parks and green spaces are also close by: Stephen Juba Park is a 2-minute walk (91 m), and McDermot Lane Park is 4 minutes away (312 m). Cafes such as Harrison's (104 m) and Dogwood Coffee Canada (259 m) provide excellent spots for remote work or relaxation. This dense mix of restaurants, cafes, shops, and clinics makes the neighbourhood highly walkable.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in the Exchange District has fluctuated significantly over the past decade. Property crime peaked at 610 incidents in 2022 but declined to 519 in 2024, though 2025 saw a spike to 799 incidents. Violent crime has shown a general increase, rising from 62 incidents in 2021 to 146 in 2024 and 127 in 2025.
The most recent data (2026) shows dramatic drops in nearly all categories: property crime plummeted to 37 incidents (down 95%), violent incidents fell to just 9, and other crimes dropped to 2. This suggests a recent and significant improvement in neighbourhood safety, likely due to increased patrols or community efforts, making the area much safer than it was a few years ago.
Who Is This Home For
This property is ideally situated for commuters and those who value walkability, with multiple bus routes and a dense concentration of amenities within a few minutes' walk. The recent sharp decline in crime in 2026 makes the area more appealing for a broader range of residents, though the historical volatility should be noted.
Given the excellent transit links and dozens of nearby restaurants, cafes, and parks, the location is perfect for young professionals or investors seeking a property in a trendy, revitalized urban core. Families may also consider it, especially with nearby schools and supermarkets accessible by bus, but the central downtown setting is more typical for singles or couples without children.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 236 waterfront drive, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Exchange District · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
48
2026
vs. city avg
+63%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
77%
Transit Score
236 waterfront drive has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (137 m) away at Southbound Waterfront at Lombard. Routes 31, D12, D13, D16, F7, FX2, FX3 and FX4 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
236 waterfront drive — 52 amenities found within 500 m, across 9 categories, including 37 dining (nearest 66 m), 2 education (nearest 200 m), 3 healthcare (nearest 10 m).
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →