The neighbourhoods south of Bishop Grandin include Island Lakes and Royal Woods. These developments are new and still evolving. In Island Lakes, the most prestigious homes are on an island in the lake, and accessed via three bridges. The Island Lakes and Royal Wood community is mostly single-family dwellings with some low density rental units around the outer edges. Average sale prices here are $357,000.  Royal Wood is closer to the Seine River, it has detached homes built close to the River and forests.

Schools

The St Boniface School District #4 administers this community’s schools. The southern areas are mature and well-schooled, though the newer more-southerly neighbourhoods lag in school construction. The board has 9 elementary & middle schools, 4 high schools and offers both French immersion and a 50/50 French-English program in all grade levels. The community has two libraries, and is across the river from U of M’s campus, best accessed via Bishop Grandin Blvd.

Shopping

The community has several small plazas along the major roadways around the community. The major shopping in the community is at the Niakwa Park Plaza, the Southdale Centre and Southdale Square, all adjoining Fermor Ave (which forms the Trans-Canada Highway through downtown Winnipeg).

Recreation

The area has many small community parks, though along the green space along the Seine is mostly developed as golf courses on this side. The Seine parkland around Bishop Grandin Blvd tends to be undeveloped parkland.. The Niakwa Golf and Country Club, Windsor Park (municipal) and the St Boniface golf clubs serve the community. In the winter, you can also cross-country ski at the Windsor Park Golf Course. The community has 2 outdoor rinks, 2 indoor ice arena, one outdoor pool, 2 tennis courts, and a running track. Also of interest in the area is the Royal Canadian Mint.

Link to Island Lakes wikipedia.

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