70 riverside drive
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
70 Riverside Drive is well-served by transit, with five stops along Route 694 within a 1 km radius. The closest stop, Westbound Point at Waterford, is only 274 m away, making bus access convenient for daily commutes.
Route 694 provides direct access to key locations such as École Viscount Alexander, General Byng School, Winnipeg Technical College, and the Elemental Professional Health Centre. This makes the property ideal for students and families who rely on public transit.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Residents enjoy a wealth of nearby amenities within a short walk. Parks include Toilers Memorial Park (227 m) and Byng Park (279 m), while grocery shopping is available at Vic’s Market (569 m) and a Starbucks café is just 573 m away.
There are several dining options such as Niakwa Pizza (488 m), New Golden Inn (496 m), and Tony's Master of Pizza (526 m). For daily needs, Shoppers Drug Mart (527 m), Canada Post (533 m), and CIBC (623 m) are all within a 10-minute walk.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in the Point Road neighbourhood has shown notable fluctuations over the years. Property crime peaked at 110 incidents in 2021 but has since declined to 66 in 2025 and only 4 in 2026, representing a 93.9% drop from the previous year.
Violent crime has generally trended downward from a high of 20 incidents in 2019 to 12 in 2025, though 2024 saw a spike to 19. The most recent data (2026) indicates only 4 property incidents and no violent, traffic, or drug offences reported, suggesting a significant improvement in safety.
Who Is This Home For
70 Riverside Drive is an excellent choice for families and first-time buyers due to its proximity to parks, schools, and everyday amenities. The improving crime trend and access to Route 694 transit make it a practical and increasingly safe investment.
Commuters will appreciate the frequent bus service and walkable access to transit stops. Investors may also find the area attractive given the recent drop in property crime and stable housing demand in the Point Road neighbourhood.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 70 riverside drive, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Point Road · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
4
2026
vs. city avg
-86%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
100%
Transit Score
70 riverside drive has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 5-minute walk (379 m) away at Westbound Point at Somerset. Routes 649, 694, 889, D11 and F8 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
70 riverside drive — 7 amenities found within 500 m, across 4 categories, including 2 dining (nearest 488 m), 1 education (nearest 356 m), 2 parks (nearest 227 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 →