Eat. Shop. Play

Situated in Winnipeg’s southeast, the adjacent neighbourhoods of Southdale and Windsor Park offer a convenient array of shopping centres, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Both areas provide a balance of suburban comfort and easy access to city conveniences, making them popular choices for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Shopping

A focal point in Southdale is Southdale Centre, a commercial hub where you can tackle everyday errands and enjoy a casual bite. Anchored by a Co-Op for groceries, this plaza also houses a Shoppers Drug Mart, banks, and smaller specialty shops for gifts, hair salons, and pet supplies. Nearby, you’ll find additional strip malls along Lakewood Boulevard and Fermor Avenue, hosting everything from dollar stores to fitness studios.

Residents often rely on a cluster of retail outlets along Regent Avenue (just north of the neighbourhood) and Abinojii Mikanah (to the south), which together form a broad commercial corridor. Here, you’ll spot familiar big-box names such as Walmart, Canadian Tire, and Home Depot, as well as a variety of automotive services. For fashion, home goods, and more extensive shopping excursions, both communities are within a short drive of Kildonan Place Mall to the northeast or St. Vital Centre to the southwest.

Restaurants

Southdale and Windsor Park showcase a variety of dining options, from well-known franchises to cozy, independent eateries. Along Fermor and Lakewood, you’ll encounter quick-service spots like Tim Hortons, Subway, and McDonald’s—perfect for grabbing coffee or a quick lunch. Meanwhile, the Southdale Centre area and adjacent strips feature casual family-friendly restaurants such as Boston Pizza or local pubs and bars where neighbours gather for wings and sports broadcasts.

Proximity to St. Boniface and Old St. Vital means residents can easily explore a wider range of cuisines. Authentic French bakeries, Filipino eateries, and classic Canadian diners are only a few minutes away by car. In addition, the short drive to Regent Avenue or St. Mary’s Road opens up an even greater selection, from steakhouses to international buffet-style dining.

Entertainment

While both Southdale and Windsor Park have a quieter suburban feel, they still offer numerous ways to stay active and entertained. The Southdale Community Centre provides skating rinks, indoor sports facilities, and organized programs for all ages, including hockey, soccer, fitness classes, and more. Residents looking for a swim or gym workout can access nearby facilities such as the YMCA-YWCA on Fermor.

In Windsor Park, the Windsor Park Golf Course becomes a hub of activity during warmer months, attracting golfers of varying skill levels. Once winter arrives, part of the course transforms into the Windsor Park Nordic Centre, offering groomed cross-country ski trails and rental services—a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Local parks scattered throughout both neighbourhoods boast play structures, green fields for pick-up sports, and walking paths. Larger green spaces like St Vital Park(a bit further south) or the Bois-des-Esprits trail system (west of the Seine River) are within easy reach for those seeking scenic hikes or peaceful nature walks.

For movie nights or broader entertainment, residents can head to Kildonan Place, which features a cinema, or St. Vital Centre, where you’ll find arcades and additional dining options. Downtown Winnipeg—with its concert venues, museums, and theatres—is also readily accessible via Fermor Avenue, providing a wealth of cultural experiences within a 15- to 20-minute drive.

Overall, Southdale and Windsor Park blend the practicalities of suburban living with a strong sense of community. With accessible shopping plazas, varied dining choices, and recreation facilities at hand—plus close proximity to larger malls, golf courses, and green spaces—these neighbourhoods deliver a comfortable and well-rounded lifestyle for residents of all ages.