River Heights, Winnipeg

River Heights is a residential neighbourhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba, located immediately southwest of the city’s downtown core.

The area is characterized by tree-lined streets, a mix of early- and mid-20th-century houses, local shops and community amenities rather than major tourist attractions. Small parks and community facilities serve residents and visitors in a neighbourhood setting.

Development occurred primarily during the early to mid 20th century as Winnipeg expanded outward, resulting in much of the housing stock and street pattern seen today. The neighbourhood has remained primarily residential with local commercial strips.

Geographically it sits just south of the Assiniboine River and directly southwest of downtown Winnipeg, within the city’s urban area in the province of Manitoba.

River Heights sits southwest of downtown Winnipeg. From Portage Avenue take Pembina Highway (Route 42) south; the neighborhood lies west of Pembina and north of the Assiniboine River. Winnipeg Transit buses serve the area; several routes run across Pembina and into the neighborhood.

• Walk the neighborhood loop (Riverview to Cambridge to Nassau) to see the variety of early-20th-century bungalows and mature elms that mark the district.
• Visit in late spring when the elm and maple canopy is full - many of the older homes have small plaques with construction dates.
• If researching house history, the Winnipeg Land Titles Office and local historical societies hold good archival material for River Heights properties.