Location

The West End of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is a mostly residential area just west of Downtown Winnipeg. It is bordered by Route 62 (Osborne,Memorial,Colony, and Balmoral Streets) on the east and stretches as far west as St. James Street, the boundary between the old City of Winnipeg and St. James-Assiniboia. The southern boundary is the Assiniboine River and the northern boundary is Notre Dame Avenue. It includes the neighbourhoods of West Broadway, Armstrong's Point, Spence, Wolseley, St. Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, Sargent Park, and Minto. Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Location City Information Established: 1738 (Fort Rouge),1873 (City of Winnipeg) Area: 465. ... Downtown Winnipeg is centered around Portage Avenue and Main Street, and is widely spread out in between Broadway, Memorial Blvd. ... Route 62 is a wine route South Africa. ... St. ... Junction of the Assiniboine and Red rivers in downtown Winnipeg. ... Wolseley can mean: Wolseley plc, A British company formerly known for car manufacture, now active in other areas Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada Wolseley, a provincial electoral district in Manitoba, Canada Wolseley, South Africa, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid...

Demographics

The area is very ethnically diverse as is evidenced by the Portuguese, Greek, Vietnamese, Chinese, East Indian and Thai restaurants that line both Ellice and Sargent Avenues. Historically the area was home to large German, Scandanavian, and Icelandic communities, though these groups are less predominant now. Visible Minorities comprise about 29% of the total population and Aboriginals approximately 13%. As of the 2001 Census, the population was 35,500, which represents a decline of over 23% from the 1971 pre-Unicity figure of 46,320. The Indies, on the display globe of the Field Museum, Chicago The Indies or East Indies (or East India) is a term used to describe lands of South and South-East Asia, occupying all of the former British India, the present Indian Union, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and... Indigenous peoples are: Peoples living in an area prior to colonization by a state Peoples living in an area within a nation-state, prior to the formation of a nation-state, but who do not identify with the dominant nation. ...

History

The area was originally a part of the Parish of St.James until the boundary of the City of Winnipeg was extended to St.James Street from Maryland Street (formerly Boundary Road) in 1882. Development of the area as a working and middle class residential area began in the late 19th century and continued through the 1920s until the area was completely built up. The area developed rapidly due to its proximity to Downtown Winnipeg, and, unlike Winnipeg's North End, the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway did not impose a physical barrier between the West End and Downtown. This fact, while it enhanced the area's reputation, retarded the development of a strong sense of community, and the West End is today much less well-known outside of Winnipeg than the North End. The area was also well served by the city's street railway system with lines on Portage Avenue, Sargent Avenue, Sherbrook Street, and Arlington Street. The industrial area located adjacent to the railway spur between Wall and Erin Streets provided employment for many West End residents. A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Social issues of the 1920s. ... North End can refer to: North End, the Northern part of the island of Lundy in England. ... The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR; AAR reporting marks CP, CPAA, CPI), known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. ... A spur is a metal instrument composed of a shank, neck, and prick, rowel (sharp-toothed wheel), or blunted end fastened to the heel of a horseman. ...

The West End was considered Ward Two in the Old City of Winnipeg and was seen as the "swing riding" between the affluent and conservative Ward One and overwhelmingly socialist Ward Three, which comprised the North End and Elmwood. Valour Road, the residence of three recipients of the Victoria Cross in World War I, is located in the West End. Conservatism or political conservatism is any of several historically related political philosophies or political ideologies. ... Socialism is a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people. ... Elmwood is the name of several places in the United States of America: Elmwood, Illinois Elmwood, Louisiana Elmwood, Nebraska Elmwood, Wisconsin Elmwood Township, Michigan Elmwood Township, Minnesota Elmwood is also a part of the name of: Elmwood Charter Township, Michigan Elmwood Park, Illinois Elmwood Park, New Jersey Elmwood Park, Wisconsin... Valour Road is a street in Winnipeg, formerly Pine Street, which had its name changed after the First World War, in recognition of the courage of three young men who all lived on that street that served in the war. ... Victoria Cross medal, ribbon, and bar. ... Combatants Allies: Serbia, Russia, France, Romania, Belgium, British Empire, United States, Italy, and others Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total of dead: 8 million Military dead: 4 million Civilian deaths: 3 million Total dead: 7 million The First...

The area began a steady decline in the years following World War II as many of the more affluent families moved to Winnipeg's suburbs and the much of the housing stock was converted to rooming houses and became dilapidated. Since the 1970s, parts of the area, particularly the neighbourhoods east of Arlington Street have been marked by crime. The majority of the properties in these areas are rentals with a transient population, and in the last decade prostitution has become a serious problem. Poverty is a serious problem in this part of the West End. The West Broadway neighbourhood is the poorest in the entire City of Winnipeg with an average household income of $20,923, just 40% of the average for the city, and a home ownership rate of only 6%. Since the 1980's, attempts to revitalize these neighborhoods have been made. Numerous urban beautification projects have been undertaken and in 1987, The West End Cultural Centre was founded in a an old church at Ellice Avenue and Sherbrook Street. The venue attracts 30,000 people a year to various events, mostly musical shows. The importance of a healthy and vibrant West End to the future success of of Downtown Winnipeg has also been recognized. Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1971 to 1980, inclusive. ... World map showing percentage of people living under national poverty lines. ...

In contrast, Wolseley, Sargent Park, and Minto have experienced somewhat of a renaissance in recent years and are again seen as desirable residential locations. These areas have experienced rapid increases in property values in the last decade; in many cases values have doubled, or even tripled. Historic Armstrong's Point, with it's curving, tree-lined streets, and early 20th century mansions, is one of Winnipeg's most affluent neighbourhoods, with an average household income in 2001 of $102,214. Ironically, this neighbourhood is located directly to the south of West Broadway; the contrast could not be more extreme. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

Amenities

The commercial area around Polo Park Shopping Centre has expanded rapidly beginning in the 1990's with the building of dozens of big-box retail outlets, restaurants, and a major hotel. It has now supplanted Downtown Winnipeg as the city's main commercial area. The West End was home to the Winnipeg Arena until is demolition in 2006 due to the construction of the MTS Centre. Polo Park is Winnipegs largest retail and entertainment district. ... Events and trends Technology Explosive growth of the Internet; decrease in the cost of computers and other technology Reduction in size and cost of mobile phones leads to a massive surge in their popularity Year 2000 problem (commonly known as Y2K) Microsoft Windows operating system becomes virtually ubiquitous on IBM... A big box is a box that is big. ... Winnipeg Arena (1955-2006) was an indoor arena located at 1430 Maroons Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba, across the street from Canad Inns Stadium. ... The MTS Centre is an indoor arena at 300 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the former Eatons site. ...

Attractions in the area include, the University of Winnipeg, Vimy Ridge Memorial Park, Omand's Creek and Park, Canad Inns Stadium, Westview Park, and the Sargent Park Recreation Complex, as well as many houses, apartment buildings, schools, and an armoury with significant architectural merit. Portage Avenue is the site in the summer months of the "Sunday Night Cruise" by automobile enthusiasts, which while delighting the participants, raises the ire of many West End residents due to the noise, and the all too frequent practice of drag racing. The University of Winnipeg received its charter in 1967 but its roots date back more than 130 years. ... Omands Creek runs throughout Winnipeg, Manitoba. ... Canad Inns Stadium (formerly Winnipeg Stadium) is a Canadian football stadium located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. ... A European Top Alcohol Dragster at Santa Pod Raceway Front engine dragsters are what they raced in the 1960s. ...

(Source for Statistics: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census of Canada).