246 church avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
246 Church Avenue is well-served by transit, with the closest stop, Southbound Main at Church, just 153 meters away (Route 31). Multiple stops along Main Street and Cathedral Avenue provide access to Routes 31, 37, and 39, all within a 5-minute walk.
Key destinations reachable via these routes include Waterfront Eye Institute (clinic), Norquay School, Riverbend Community School, No Frills supermarket, and Perogy Planet supermarket. This makes daily errands and commutes convenient for residents.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a 5-minute walk, residents can reach Champlain School (114 m), Glory & Peace Church International (145 m), and Olympia Grocery (205 m). A variety of grocery options, including Mom & Dad's Grocery and Perogy Planet, are also nearby, along with a McDonald's for quick meals.
St. John's Park and its playground are just 6-7 minutes away, and Saint John's Library adds cultural and educational value. Multiple churches and the St John's Wading Pool round out the immediate amenities.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in St. John's peaked in 2022 with 446 violent incidents, but has since declined to 391 in 2025 and dropped sharply to 32 in 2026. Property crime also fell dramatically from 845 incidents in 2022 to just 40 in 2026, and total incidents decreased from over 1,400 to 101 in the same period.
The most recent year (2026) shows an 86-94% reduction across all categories, indicating a significant improvement in neighbourhood safety.
Who Is This Home For
246 Church Avenue offers strong potential for families, given the proximity to Champlain and Machray schools, parks, and a wading pool. The improving safety trend and many nearby groceries and places of worship add to its appeal.
Commuters will appreciate the frequent transit routes (31, 37, 39) that connect to supermarkets, clinics, and schools. Investors may also find value given the recent crime reduction and established amenities, though the area has historically had higher crime rates.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 246 church avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
St. John'S · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
101
2026
vs. city avg
+242%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
40%
Transit Score
246 church avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 3-minute walk (212 m) away at Southbound Main at Church. Routes 31, 37, 38, 39, D11 and FX2 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
246 church avenue — 22 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 1 dining (nearest 365 m), 4 education (nearest 114 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 493 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 →