279 barker boulevard
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
Residents at 279 Barker Boulevard have several bus stops within a comfortable 1 km walk. The closest stop is Northbound Windmill at Roblin, 570 m away, served by Route 885. Additional options include stops on Roblin at Barker (Routes 70 and 223) and Dale at Roblin (Routes 223 and 885), all within about 800 m.
Transit connections provide access to key destinations. Route 885 reaches Grace Hospital, École Charleswood School, Oak Park High School, and a No Frills supermarket, while Routes 70 and 223 connect to clinics like Sun Chiropractic and Daye Chiropractic, as well as supermarkets including Bulk Barn, Food Fare, and Safeway.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
This property is surrounded by abundant green space, with five parks within a 12-minute walk. The nearest is Parc Morrissette, just 218 m away (3 min walk), followed by La Fleche Park at 387 m and Caron Park at 453 m. Other parks like St. Charles Grove, Daly Gardens, and Coleridge Park are also within 1 km.
Everyday errands are convenient with a Shoppers Drug Mart (589 m), a TD bank (717 m), a No Frills supermarket (718 m), and a 7-Eleven convenience store (783 m) all within a short stroll. Two Shell gas stations and the Westdale Community Centre round out the nearby amenities, with River West Park School only 439 m away.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in River West Park has shown a generally improving trend since 2020. Property incidents peaked at 37 in 2019, then declined to 14 in 2022 and 16 in 2023, with 14 reported in 2024. Violent crime, after a spike to 9 in 2023, decreased by 22.2% to 7 in 2024 and a further 28.6% to 5 in 2025 (year-to-date).
While 2025 has seen a slight uptick in property crime (17 incidents) and two traffic incidents, overall the neighbourhood's crime rates are moderate and trending downward compared to the peak years. The area remains a reasonably safe choice for families and other residents.
Who Is This Home For
This property is well-positioned for families, given the nearby schools (River West Park School, Westgrove School, and others reachable by transit) and multiple parks within walking distance. The availability of transit routes serving grocery stores and a hospital also makes it practical for retirees and first-time buyers seeking quiet surroundings with essential amenities close at hand.
Commuters will appreciate the bus connections, though routes are limited; those needing frequent or rapid transit may find the area less convenient. For investors, the improving safety trend and stable amenities could offer steady rental demand, especially from families.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 279 barker boulevard, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
River West Park · WPS public data · 2025
Annual incidents
25
2025
vs. city avg
-15%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▲ +4%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
68%
Transit Score
279 barker boulevard has moderate transit access. The nearest stop is a 10-minute walk (753 m) away at Westbound Roblin at Barker. Routes 70, 223 and 885 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
279 barker boulevard — 4 amenities found within 500 m, across 2 categories, including 1 education (nearest 439 m), 3 parks (nearest 218 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 →