609 townsend avenue
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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Bus & Public Transit
609 Townsend Avenue is exceptionally well-connected by transit, with five bus stops within 234 meters. The closest stop, Southbound King's at Pasadena, is just a 167 m walk away and serves Routes 662, 671, and 672.
Route 662 provides direct access to several supermarkets, including Giant Tiger, GILL'S SUPERMARKET, Sobeys, and Wenkai Garden Fresh, as well as schools like Bairdmore School, Chancellor Elementary School, and Prairie Sunrise School. Route 672 serves Acadia School, Fort Richmond Collegiate, plus GILL'S SUPERMARKET and Sobeys.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Within a 10-minute walk, residents enjoy numerous recreational amenities, including South Winnipeg C.C.-Richmond Kings Site (441 m, ~6 min walk), Joyce Fromson Pool (637 m, ~8 min walk), James Daly Fieldhouse (795 m, ~10 min walk), and Max Bell Centre (798 m, ~10 min walk).
Education and culture are close by, with Ecole St. Avila school just 345 m away, the Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library at 719 m, and the University of Manitoba and St. Paul's College within 1 km. For dining and leisure, IQ's Café and Billiards (819 m) and Degrees restaurant (826 m) are convenient options.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Fort Richmond has fluctuated significantly, with property incidents peaking at 1,023 in 2024 before dropping to 581 in 2025 (-43.2%) and 21 in 2026 (-96.4%). Violent crime also declined sharply from 182 in 2024 to 156 in 2025 (-14.3%) and 10 in 2026 (-93.6%).
The very low numbers in 2026 indicate a dramatic improvement in overall safety, making the neighbourhood much more secure than in prior years.
Who Is This Home For
609 Townsend Avenue offers excellent transit connectivity, abundant nearby amenities, and a rapidly improving safety profile. The location is ideal for those who value walkability and easy access to schools, supermarkets, and recreational facilities.
With the University of Manitoba and multiple parks within walking distance, this property is particularly well-suited for families and students.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 609 townsend avenue, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Fort Richmond · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
38
2026
vs. city avg
+29%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
55%
Transit Score
609 townsend avenue has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 3-minute walk (225 m) away at Southbound King's at Pasadena. Routes 662, 671 and 672 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
609 townsend avenue 500 m 范围内共发现 3 处生活配套，覆盖 3 个类别，含1 所教育机构（最近 345 m）、1 处公园（最近 441 m）。
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →