About Bishop Grandin Greenway

It's Blossom Time on Bishop Grandin Greenway!
After experiencing an unusually cold and snowy winter this yearwe now await the harbingers of spring on the Greenway: the return of migrating birds and the blossoming of fruit trees! Watch for a burst of color in the new "Bishop Grandin Greenway Orchard" located on the northwest corner of St. Mary's and Bishop Grandin Boulevard.  As temperatures get warmer delicate Evans and Nanking cherry, Parkland and Norland apple blossoms will start unfolding. Community Volunteers planted the orchard in the fall of 2008 and are anticipating a splash of color this spring!.

For additional details see the Get Involved page.

Celebrating Art & Nature on the Greenways - June 6th, 2009
Join us at 10:30 am on June 6th - International Trails Day - as we celebrate the unveiling of Winnipeg's new piece of public art on the Greenways! The Winnipeg Arts Council, artists Nancy Chew and Jacqueline Metz and volunteers from the Bishop Grandin Greenway will be unveiling an intriguing aluminum sculpture which is sure to capture our imaginations! Winnipeg in motion and the Winnipeg Trails Association will then lead a short walk to a complimentary BBQ on the Seine River Greenway, hosted by Save our Seine volunteers! For additional details see the Events page.

Book your Gardening Spot!
Interested in planting a vegetable or flower garden this year? Contact Lenore Linton 237-5703 to book a spot in the "Bishop Grandin Greenway Community Gardens" located at the end of Eric Street! This is the second year the gardens have been up and growing and space is limited!

BISHOP GRANDIN GREENWAY
Today, just over 4 km of a four season multi use accessible pathway between River Road and the Seine River is providing safe access to major commercial developments, schools, parks and amenities. The Bishop Grandin Greenway Trail also extends further west to Island Shore Blvd. with a planned extension in 2009 to just past Boulevard de la Seignuernie.
(see maps)

The long term vision is to see the Greenway run parallel to Bishop Grandin Blvd. from Sage Creek through to Waverley West and linking into WhyteRidge, FortWhyte Alive, Assiniboine Forest and beyond. The first link of the Bishop Grandin Greenway Trail WEST of the Red River was completed in 2008, and planned expansion of the trail to Waverly Ave will occur in 2009. Completion of the west trail to WhyteRidge will occur in 2010. When complete, the Bishop Grandin Greenway will be a 12 km corridor incorporating a pathway linking to multiple destinations, communities, and workplaces. It will become a focal point for communities needing green space; it will carry commuters, children, weekend wanderers and tourists by foot, bike, rollerblade or wheelchair.


 

Phone:(204) 255-4840

BISHOP GRANDIN GREENWAY INC.

c/o Youville Centre

6-845 Dakota Street

Winnipeg, MB    R2M 5M3
 

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