The area closest to downtown is known as Osborne Village, and is the centre of much recent apartment construction. Many older apartments and large older homes in the area have been condo-ized Osborne Village is the city’s bohemian heart, with a large number of students and young professionals, and also seniors who appreciate its proximity to downtown.

Osborne Village is best known for its bohemian collection of stores and restaurants, and Corydon Ave has a number of the city’s nicest restaurants and shops. The larger streets, which also channel traffic to and from the downtown core, also have numerous stores and services

This area has abundant recreational opportunities. For the culturally minded, there is live theatre in Osborne Village, and many bars there have live bands. Nearby, Grant Park has a movie theatre multiplex, and beside the mall is Grant Park, which is home to the Pan Am Pool and Athletic Grounds, as well as the Aquatic Hall of Fame Museum. The community has a total of 4 outdoor rinks, 2 indoor ice arenas, 6 tennis courts, 2 indoor pools, 1 outdoor pool, 2 running tracks, and a cross-country ski area along the banks of the Red River. To the north, on the Assiniboine and Red River, you can ice skate in the wintertime. The neighbourhood is also home to the Winnipeg Winter Club and the Winnipeg Squash & Racquet Club. 

The average home sale price in this area is $189,000 and condos have an average sale price of $228,000.

Link to Osborne Village wikipedia.

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