Generous two-storey is great for large families

As anyone who’s part of a large family will attest, space matters.

Show homes still open for visitors after the parade

While the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes comes to an official close on Sunday, Oct. 12, that doesn’t mean your chance to visit Manitoba’s newest and finest show homes will end.

Almost all the show homes that have been part of this fall’s event will remain open for viewing well after the Parade of Homes ends.

MHBA builders have continued to see outstanding crowds at the 135 new homes in this year’s parade. The homes certainly don’t disappoint, offering an amazing array of design, style, quality, craftsmanship and choice for viewers.

Our Fall and Spring Parades of Homes are showcase events hosted by the MHBA that demonstrate the best that the new home building industry has to offer. Whether you’re in the market for a new home, considering a change or just looking for ideas for your current home, no other Parade of Homes in Canada provides the opportunity for people to experience such an extensive collection of new home concepts, features and decor.

Stately home in Oak Bluff West has all the space you need

As important as it is that a house be functional, it also needs to be inviting. If the design is too clinical, and function trumps livability at every turn, the home will lack personality and style.

Rave reviews: two-storey offers flex space galore

While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered.

The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow for separation when private time is required.

Randall Homes’ new 2025 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 109 Mill Rock Road was designed to be exceptionally family friendly, says the sales representative for the 2,027 sq. ft., two-storey design, Davinder Thind of Century 21 Advanced Realty.

“People who went through the home on the first weekend of the Fall Parade loved the home’s layout,” he says. “It really works well for a large family.”

Sophisticated bungalow in Sage Creek has it all

One of the biggest challenges a builder faces when creating a modern, open-concept home is to also make it warm and inviting.

Fall Parade of Homes celebrates 45 years

Today’s the day — the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes officially opens at 12 noon, showcasing 135 new show homes built by 32 of Manitoba’s best home builders. The MHBA is proud to present the biggest and best Parade of Homes in Canada.

Show home hours in Winnipeg and surrounding areas are Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Each parade show home is also available for private viewings outside of the regular hours, and on Fridays. Private viewings are a great way to take additional time and have a more in-depth discussion with the sales staff. Contact the show home builder to book your appointment.

During parade hours, each parade show home will have staff ready to explain the special features of that home. Be sure to ask them about the builders, suppliers and materials used in the home. MHBA new home builders pride themselves on building the best new homes in Canada.

Style and function go hand in hand in this home on Ruth Crossing

Even though it’s something prospective homebuyers may not dwell upon, flooring can greatly influence the look and feel of a house.

That’s certainly the case with the main living area in Randall Homes’ new two-storey, 1,433 sq. ft. show home at 176 Ruth Crossing in Bison Run.

The instant you walk in, you can’t help but notice the upscale look of the wide plank flooring.

“I’d have to say that the flooring is my favourite design feature in the main living area,” says the home’s sales representative, Jay Gajjar of Coldwell Banker Elite Realty. “Even though it’s laminate plank, it looks like engineered oak flooring. It really gets the area off to a great start with its rich look.”

Classic lines, modern luxury: beautiful bungalow has it all

Some homes naturally capture your attention, while others don’t. Such is the case with Artista Homes’ new show home at 8 Bryce Boulevard in Oak Bluff West.

Bold and beautiful

As anyone who’s looking to buy a new home knows, real estate prices continue to climb.

There are multiple reasons for this.

First, there’s the cost of building materials, which are now being impacted by tariffs imposed by the United States.

Then, there’s the price of land. Building lots continue to get more expensive, much to the chagrin of prospective homebuyers.

One cool kitchen

One of the most annoying things prospective new home buyers can experience when they view show homes is a condition known as the “duplication effect,” which occurs when two or more homes look virtually the same inside.

When this happens, people often roll their eyes, take a cursory tour and then leave.

So it’s extremely important that builders keep their designs fresh to fire up the imagination of those in the market for a new home.

That’s exactly what Signature Homes has done with the Fresco III at 23 Yaleton St. in Prairie Pointe.

Dream homes on parade

It’s hard to believe that we are only four weeks away from the 2025 Fall Parade of Homes.

The Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s (MHBA) Parade of Homes is the signature showcase event for this province’s residential construction industry, providing Manitobans interested in building their dream home an opportunity and experience unlike any other available in Canada.

The MHBA’s 2025 Fall Parade of Homes starts on Saturday, Sept. 20 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 12. People will be visiting Parade show homes in Manitoba’s newest neighbourhoods to learn about the latest trends in home and interior design, the hottest home technology and building materials, and to potentially find their dream home.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the MHBA’s Parade of Homes. Since 1980, the Parade has grown into the largest and most comprehensive home tour in Canada, and this fall’s edition features 135 stunning new homes on display. Having 135 different options available to visit — each one with its own layout, materials, finishes and designs — means our Parade of Homes gives Manitoba home buyers a unique opportunity to see and experience the widest variety of home building options in an actual home setting. An opportunity and showcase of this scope and size is uniquely Manitoban.

Big, beautiful bungalow

It’s not something that happens every time you enter a house, yet step inside Irwin Homes’ timeless bungalow show home at 27 Oasis Bend in Bison Run and you feel an immediate sense of comfort.

The reason is that every design detail in the open-concept main living area unfolds before you in quietly sophisticated style.

“I would say everything just looks right,” says David Powell, the sales representative for the splendid 1,751 sq. ft. bungalow, which comes with a fully finished walk-out lower level. It features the latest in design and décor, which seamlessly combines to create a home that exudes a comfortable elegance.”

The large windows are among the first of the design features that jump out at you. Not only do they allow natural light to flow freely throughout the living area and downstairs in the bright rec room, but they also make a fashion statement.

Compact two-storey doesn’t scrimp on style

If there’s one thing that keeps homebuilders up at night, it’s coming up with a new home plan from scratch.

Imagine, then, having to come up with a new attached home plan that calls for the house to fit on a 24-foot-wide lot.

“Fortunately, we had a good idea of how to maximize functionality because we’ve been dealing with building homes on 24-foot-wide lots for awhile,” says Hilton Homes’ owner and chief designer, Spencer Curtis.

“This home, the Barnes, is a new design and it’s a bit smaller, so we really focused in on maximizing livability to deliver a more functional, affordable home.”

Mondo condo

With so many homes and condominiums being built at a furious pace these days, you might wonder if there’s still keen attention being paid to detail.

That’s not a worry with RidgeWood West Condominiums, Randall Homes’ latest attached townhome condo project in Charleswood’s RidgeWood West, says Glen Harvey, the sales representative for the condo development.

“I think the first thing that stands out about these townhomes is their exterior,” he says, noting that the show home checks in at 1,500 sq. ft. with a full basement and double detached garage. “With a combination of durable vinyl siding, acrylic stucco and stone detailing, they have a luxurious look to them that gives them great curb appeal.”

And while some condos set the bar high with the exterior and then fall flat in terms of layout and finishes, that isn’t remotely the case with this show home.

Elegant bungalow has everything you want

Drive through most neighbourhoods in the city and you’re bound to see the occasional infill home pop up amid rows of long-established homes.

They can be drab, quick builds that are executed with a palpable lack of imagination.

Even worse, two tall, slender homes might be built when a 50-foot lot is subdivided, dwarfing the smaller houses on either side and making the area feel crowded.

That isn’t the case with a new infill home at 411 Wallasey Street in Crestview, says Mauro Zappia of Zappia Group Realty.