Charleswood, Winnipeg

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“Welcome to Charleswood: The Suburb Beautiful,” the welcome sign that sits along the area’s main street, Roblin Boulevard
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Charleswood
Coordinates: 49°51′09″N97°17′03″W / 49.85250°N 97.28417°W / 49.85250; -97.28417
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Manitoba.svg  Manitoba
City Winnipeg
Government
  MP Marty Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley)
  MLA Kathleen Cook (Roblin)
  CouncillorEvan Duncan (Charleswood - Tuxedo - Westwood)
Population
  Total25,679.[ citation needed ]
Forward Service Area
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Charleswood is a residential community and neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the South-West of the city and is bordered by the neighbourhoods Tuxedo to the East, Fort Whyte to the South, and the Rural Municipality of Headingley on the West. It's boundaries are Roblin and the Assiniboine River to the north, Shaftesbury Boulevard on the East, Wilkes Avenue to the South and the Perimeter Highway to the West.

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The region was originally known for "the Passage," a ford across the Assiniboine River and was an important route for indigenous and Metis traders and settlers. [1] In the 1869, the area was ceded by the Hudson's Bay Company to Canada and became a site for European settlement. Charleswood was incorporated as a Rural Municipality in 1913 [1] and remained an independent municipality until it joined with the City of Winnipeg in 1972. Since the 1930s, Charleswood has been known as "The Suburb Beautiful." [2]

Charleswood is part of the city ward of Charleswood - Tuxedo - Westwood; [3] and is part of the provincial electoral district of Roblin (replacing the former electoral district of Charleswood). [4] [5] It is also served by the Pembina Trails School Division.

Etymology

The origin of the name "Charleswood" is unclear, as it has at least two possibilities: it may have been named for Charles Kelly, who served on the first municipal council; or it is a combination of the Parish name "St. Charles" and the dense woodland that encompassed the area. [6] [1] Charleswood was briefly named Kelheau after Kelly. [7]

History

Indigenous peoples have inhabited the region that is now Charleswood for at least 3,000 years. [8] The area is home to a natural ford known as "the Passage". This was a part of the Assiniboine River that was shallow enough for people and animals to cross safely. [1] The ford was used by bison for thousands of years. By the 19th century, it had become the main crossing for Indigenous and Métis traders, Red River Settlers travelling to Pembina, and independent traders looking to bypass the Hudson's Bay Company at the Forks. [1] This attracted Métis and later Red River Settlers, and was the site of Kuypers’ farm [8]

When the Hudson's Bay Company ceded Rupert's Land to the Dominion of Canada in 1869, the regions south of the Assiniboine River were incorporated for further European settlement as the Rural Municipality of Assiniboia. [9] This new R.M. combined the Parishes of Headingley, St. Charles, St. James and a portion of St. Boniface. [1] In 1899, a highway, now Roblin Boulevard, was surveyed along the south side of the Assiniboine River [1]

Patrick H. Kelly (1847–1940) is widely regarded as the founder of what is now Charleswood. He was a farmer and municipal official who moved from Perth County, Ontario, in 1906 and settled in the then-Rural Municipality of Assiniboia, taking over 500 acres (2.0 km2) of land. He built a general store in 1907; was key in establishing the community's first post office; and was instrumental in developing the community's school. He also convinced the Winnipeg Electric Railway Company to extend the street railway so that the community had a connection with the City of Winnipeg. [6]

Kelly eventually came to persuade residents of the community to apply for the creation of Charleswood as a separate municipality. [6] Kelly was successful and the Rural Municipality of Charleswood was incorporated on 15 February 1913. [2] [10] The municipality was formed from parts of the R.M. of Assiniboia and Parishes of Headingley and St. Charles, while excluding territories held by the Town of Tuxedo and the City of Winnipeg. [2] The first four meetings of the new municipal council were held in a room in his store. [6]

During the 1910s, the area was marketed as "Rydal", a prospective residential locale by the developers of Tuxedo. [2] There was little housing in Charleswood before 1920 and only limited growth between 1920 and 1946. The local economy at the time was chiefly agricultural with dairy and poultry farms, market gardens, and mink ranchers. [10] Following World War II, it became popular with European immigrants who wanted to avoid living too close to the centre of Winnipeg. Development of the area increased, and new houses were constructed in the Roblin Park, Marlton, and Varsity View neighbourhoods. A ferry service was in operation in the region as late as 1958, and a trail leading to the ford was visible until fairly recently. The area experienced particularly strong growth in the 1970s, with at least 7,500 homes built during that decade.

In 1972, the Rural Municipality of Charleswood was among several municipalities that amalgamated into the City of Winnipeg. With Headingley seceding in 1992, the former municipalities on the north and south sides of the Assiniboine River—Charleswood and St. James-Assiniboia, respectively—were reunited as the Assiniboia Community. In 1995, the Charleswood Bridge opened over the Assiniboine River, physically connecting the two communities. [10]

Points of Interest

The Assiniboine Forest is a 700 acre forest in Charleswood and hosts 18 km of walking paths, which connect to Assiniboine Park and to the Harte Trail. [11] The Harte Trail is a 6.5 km multi-use trail that follows an old railway, and forms a part of the Trans Canada Trail [11]

There are two designated historical structures in Charleswood. Located in Caron Park, Caron House is one of the last remaining original farmhouses in Charleswood. [12] [13] Odd Fellows Home is a building originally built as a home for elderly members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and their spouses, as well as orphanage for children of deceased members. [14] Charleswood's former Municipal Hall has also been converted to the Charleswood Community Museum. [15]

Sports

Charleswood is home to the Charleswood Hawks hockey team playing out of the MMJHL. It is also home to the Charleswood Curling Club, home club of 6 time provincial, 2 times national, and 1996 world curling champion Jeff Stoughton.

TeamFoundedLeagueArenaChampionships
Charleswood Hawks 1970 MMJHL Eric Coy Arena12

Education

Charleswood is served by Ward 1 of the Pembina Trails School Division.

It has 9 elementary schools: Pacific Junction School, Royal School, École Charleswood School, École Dieppe, Beaumont School, Beaverlodge School, Westdale School, Westgrove School and River West Park School. It has one secondary school, École secondaire Oak Park High School. [16]

Charleswood is host to the Canadian Mennonite University main campus, which includes the former Manitoba School for the Deaf.

Transportation

Charleswood is served by the 98, 95, 78, 67, 66, 65 and 18 Winnipeg Transit buses.

Crime

Charleswood has very low crime rates. The table below shows the crime rates of various crimes in each of the Charleswood neighbourhoods. The crime data spans 5 years from the year 2017 to the year 2021. The rates are crimes per 100,000 residents per year.

Crime Rates per 100,000 people in Charleswood Neighborhoods, 2017-2021 [17]
NeighborhoodPop. [18] HomicideRate [lower-alpha 1] RobberyRateAgr. Aslt. [lower-alpha 2] RateCmn. Aslt. [lower-alpha 3] RateUtt. Threat [lower-alpha 4] RatePropertyRate
Betsworth4,04000.015.0734.71784.2629.72281,128.7
Elmhurst4,40000.0522.7522.724109.1731.84742,154.5
Eric Coy2,44018.2216.4432.81298.4541.01541,262.3
Marlton63500.000.000.06189.0131.5702,204.7
Ridgedale71500.00.05139.9128.000.0461,286.7
Ridgewood South19000.000.04421.15526.33315.810210,736.8
River West Park1,48000.0227.0340.58108.19121.61091,473.0
Roblin Park94500.0242.36127.06127.000.01052,222.2
Southboine1,36000.000.0114.711161.8458.81131,661.8
Varsity View2,68500.0214.91289.41289.4752.12772,063.3
Vialoux95000.06126.323484.242884.219400.01773,726.3
Westdale4,54000.033145.431136.684370.023101.37073,114.5
Wilkes South61000.000.0398.49295.100.01153,770.5
Charleswood24,99010.85342.410483.2237189.78467.22,6772,142.5
  1. Rate per 100,000 people per year: Figure is calculated by dividing the total incidences[ spelling? ] of a crime by the neighborhood population, then multiplying by 100,000, and then dividing by 5, as the data spans 5 years
  2. Aggravated assault: Includes assaults which cause bodily harm or utilize weapons; includes the following categories given on Winnipeg CrimeMaps: aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, assault against peace officer, assault with weapon or causing bodily harm, attempted murder, firearms offences, sexual assault with a weapon.
  3. Common assault: Excludes assaults which cause bodily harm or utilize weapons; includes the following categories given on Winnipeg CrimeMaps: assault against peace officer, common assault, other assaults, sexual assault.
  4. Abbreviated from: uttering threats

Notable People

William (Bill) Ralph Clement (June 3, 1948 - May 3, 2010), Winnipeg City Council 1983 - 2010, Winnipeg Deputy Mayor 1993

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