78 lake village road
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
78 Lake Village Road offers excellent transit access with multiple bus stops within a short walk. The Chancellor Station stops are just 82–143 meters away, serving Routes 676, 678, and the BLUE rapid transit line. Route BLUE provides quick connections across the city, while Routes 676 and 678 link to numerous local amenities.
Key destinations reachable by transit include several supermarkets such as Co-op, Save-On-Foods, Giant Tiger, and Wenkai Garden Fresh. The area also provides transit access to École R.H.G. Bonnycastle School, Pembina Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, and other clinics like Bridgwater Medical Centre and Greencrest Clinic.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
This property is surrounded by a wide variety of amenities within a 5-10 minute walk. Safeway supermarket is only 414 meters away, and Giant Tiger is 504 meters distant, covering grocery needs. For dining, there are several fast-food options including McDonald's, KFC, Taco Bell, and Subway, all within about 6 minutes' walk.
Healthcare is conveniently close: Pembina Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic is 379 meters away, and Safeway Pharmacy is 391 meters. Other nearby services include a post office (Purolator, 348 m), a dentist (Children's Dental World, 446 m), and fuel stations (Esso, 470 m; Petro-Canada, 605 m). The community centre (South Winnipeg C.C-Waverley Heights Site) is 637 meters away.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Waverley Heights has shown a sharp decline in recent years, especially in 2026. Total incidents dropped from 164 in 2024 to just 111 in 2025, then plummeted to only 7 property crimes, 5 violent crimes, and 1 other incident in 2026. This represents a 93.7% decrease in property crime and an 87.2% drop in violent crime compared to the previous year.
While crime peaked in 2024 with high property and violent numbers, the 2025 and 2026 data indicate a dramatic improvement. The neighbourhood is now statistically very safe, with only 1 federal statute incident in 2026 alongside the low property and violent counts.
Who Is This Home For
78 Lake Village Road is an excellent choice for families and first-time buyers due to the combination of transit access, nearby schools, parks, and a recent sharp improvement in neighbourhood safety. The property is within walking distance of École R.H.G. Bonnycastle School, multiple parks, and a community centre.
Commuters will appreciate the quick access to Route BLUE and multiple bus lines to the rest of the city. Investors may find value in the area's recovering safety metrics and the high walkability score, though they should note the historical crime volatility. The area is less suited for retirees seeking immediate hospital access, but overall it offers strong potential for long-term residents.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 78 lake village road, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Waverley Heights · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
14
2026
vs. city avg
-53%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
50%
Transit Score
78 lake village road has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 2-minute walk (146 m) away at Southbound Chancellor at Lake Village. Routes 676, 678 and BLUE serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
78 lake village road 500 m 范围内共发现 15 处生活配套，覆盖 7 个类别，含7 处餐饮（最近 376 m）、1 所教育机构（最近 432 m）、3 处医疗设施（最近 379 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 →