305 john forsyth road
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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Bus & Public Transit
305 John Forsyth Road is exceptionally well-served by public transit, with multiple stops within a 100-meter walk. Southbound Highbury at John Forsyth is just 68 meters away and serves Route F6, while the northbound stop is 83 meters away on the same route. Eastbound Burland at John Forsyth, 92 meters away, provides access to Route 676, and the westbound stop is 107 meters away for the same route. Additionally, the stop at Eastbound John Forsyth at Glenham, 241 meters away, connects to Routes 552, 676, and F6.
Route F6 provides direct access to Booth University College, Salvation Army College for Officer Training, Collège Jeanne-Sauvé, and several supermarkets including Dong Thai, Pal's Supermarket, Safeway, Safeway Mountain & McGregor, and Sobeys. Route 676 reaches Bridgwater Medical Centre, Pembina Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, École R.H.G. Bonnycastle School, Samuel Burland School, and supermarkets like Co-op, Radhe Supermarket, and Save-On-Foods. Route 552 connects to Family Matters Medical Centre, Legacy Sports Medicine, École Saint-Germain, Les Tournesols de Saint Vital, and Red River Co-op.
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Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
This property is surrounded by an excellent array of amenities within a short walk. Highbury school is just 209 meters away (about a 3-minute walk), and Highbury Park is 288 meters away (4 minutes). A Sobeys supermarket is conveniently located 321 meters away (5 minutes), and a Scotiabank branch is 349 meters away (5 minutes).
Additional nearby schools include Les Tournesols de Saint Vital (418 m, 6 min walk) and École Saint-Germain (659 m, 9 min walk). The area also features several parks: John Forsyth Park (718 m, 9 min), Charing Cross Park (765 m, 10 min), Paddington Park (870 m, 11 min), and Burland Park (996 m, 13 min). Samuel Burland School is a 12-minute walk away at 902 meters.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime data for River Park South shows notable year-over-year fluctuations, but the most recent partial year (2026) indicates a dramatic drop with only 16 property incidents (down 92% from 201 in 2025), 7 violent incidents (down 81.6% from 38), and 2 other incidents. This follows a peak in property crime in 2024 (225 incidents) and relatively high violent crime in 2022 (45 incidents). The overall trend appears to be improving in recent years.
Property crime has varied from a low of 139 in 2018 to a high of 225 in 2024, with violent crime peaking at 45 in 2022 before falling to 31 in 2023 and 35 in 2024. The 2026 data suggests a significantly safer environment, though it represents only a partial year snapshot.
Who Is This Home For
305 John Forsyth Road is ideally suited for families due to its proximity to multiple schools (Highbury school, Les Tournesols de Saint Vital, École Saint-Germain, Samuel Burland School) and parks within a short walk. The excellent transit access and nearby supermarkets like Sobeys make it convenient for daily errands without a car.
Commuters will benefit from multiple bus routes (F6, 676, 552) with stops within 100 meters, providing connections to colleges, medical centres, and shopping. First-time buyers may find this area attractive given the improving safety trend and abundance of amenities. Retirees could also appreciate the walkability to parks, a bank, and a supermarket.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 305 john forsyth road, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
River Park South · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
25
2026
vs. city avg
-15%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -90%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
64%
Transit Score
305 john forsyth road has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (89 m) away at Southbound Highbury at John Forsyth. Routes 552, 676 and F6 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
305 john forsyth road — 5 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 education (nearest 209 m), 1 shopping (nearest 321 m), 1 parks (nearest 288 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 →