Pleased to share Garden City with others
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 20/01/2022 (501 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Canstar’s new community paper format has launched, and I am excited our local news will now be more widely shared with residents across Winnipeg. I am proud to showcase the Garden City neighbourhood and would like to welcome all readers and residents to my column.
To many Winnipeggers, Garden City is associated with the popular shopping centre at Leila Avenue and McPhillips Street. But tucked away behind it all are leafy, quiet, and family-friendly streets often named after flowers and plants.
Garden City was first developed in the 1950s and has continued to grow with new developments and amenities over the years. Many of the houses lining the neighbourhood’s streets were designed in the mid-century modern architectural style — it was the first neighbourhood in Canada to mandate that each house be a custom build. Today, the houses of Garden City have become highly sought after for their unique styles, spacious designs and quality construction. The area’s many parks and community facilities also provide excellent recreational amenities for residents of all ages.
Over 50 years later, many original owners are still residing and enjoying life in our area. For newer residents to the neighbourhood, I have been told that Garden City feels like more than just a residential area — it is a community. It is the type of place where neighbours still know their neighbours and friendships are formed over backyard barbecues.
Garden City is a wonderful place to call home and I am thrilled to share neighbourhood news, events and ideas that will be of interest to all readers. I am also looking forward to better connecting our Winnipeg neighbourhoods, especially with nearby neighbours of Riverdale, Riverbend, the Kildonans, and the St. Pauls. There are many opportunities to better connect our areas and combine efforts for making life even more enjoyable for all residents.
Please feel free to reach out to me to share your neighbourhood news, ideas, and priorities. Cheers to the new year, and the new Free Press Community Review.
Daniel Guenther is president of the Garden City Residents’ Association and a community correspondent for his neighbourhood. Email him at: gardencitywinnipeg@gmail.com
Daniel Guenther
Garden City community correspondent
Daniel Guenther is president of the Garden City Residents’ Association and a community correspondent for his neighbourhood. Email him at: gardencitywinnipeg@gmail.com