Waverley Heights, Winnipeg

Waverley Heights is a neighborhood in South Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is bordered on the north by Bishop Grandin Boulevard, on the west by Waverley Street, on the south by Bison Drive, and on the East by Pembina Highway. Waverley Heights occupies approximately two square kilometers. Most of the dwellings are single-detached, with approximately 40% being semi-detached, row, or apartment style dwellings.

The population of Waverley Heights was 5,195 in 2006.[1]

History

The first homes in Waverley Heights were built in 1974 and the last home was built in 2001.[2]

Schools

Waverley Heights has two elementary schools: Chancellor School and Bonneycastle School, and one Junior High School: Arthur A. Leach Junior High School.

Waverley Heights is a part of the Pembina Trails School Division.

Community

The Waverley Heights Community Center provides recreation services to the Waverley Heights neighborhood. It also provides services to the Richmond West area to the south and to the region between the University of Manitoba and Bishop Grandin.

Political representation

Waverley Heights is a part of Winnipeg's St. Norbert electoral ward and is represented on city council by Justin Swandel. It is also a part of the St. Norbert electoral division and is represented in the provincial legislature by Marilyn Brick. Waverley Heights is a part of the Winnipeg South federal riding and is represented in Canadian Parliament by Rod Bruinooge.

Notes

  1. Winnipeg Census 2006 - http://winnipeg.ca/Census/2006/Community%20Areas/Fort%20Garry%20Neighbourhood%20Cluster/Neighbourhoods/Fort%20Garry%20South/Fort%20Garry%20South%20Neighbourhoods/Waverley%20Heights/Waverley%20Heights.pdf
  2. Winnipeg Property Assessment http://www.winnipegassessment.com/AsmtTax/English/Propertydetails/default.stm

Coordinates: 49°48′21″N 97°09′55″W / 49.80583°N 97.16528°W / 49.80583; -97.16528

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