Steinbach (which was a translation of Stony Brook from German) was first settled in 1874 by Mennonites. Now a days, the population is exploding. From 2006 census to the 2011 census the city of Steinbach grew by over 22%. In addition to its impressive growth, it was also ranked by MoneySense in 2012 as one […]
With a population of just under five thousand and only 25 kilometres north of Winnipeg, Stonewall has a long and rich history. It’s primarily known for it’s limestone quarries. The local festival, aptly named Quarry Days, is a big hit with the locals and tourists alike. Riverbend Movers have been Stonewall’s trusted moving company because of their […]
As the second fastest growing city in Manitoba with a population of over ten thousand, Winkler serves as the economic hub in the Pembina Valley. With it’s rich history that dates all the way back to 1874 with Russian Mennonites settling in the area, it is now home to a thriving community that is full […]
New Iceland (also known as Gimli) is a treasure of Manitoba, located on the west side of Lake Winnipeg. It’s known for tourism but the town is also home to just under two thousand residents. Riverbend Movers have been offering moving services to the residents of Gimli for over 10 years. Whether you’re looking to move to […]
Fort Garry got it’s name from the Hudson Bay Company, when they first setup shop in which is now downtown Winnipeg, they named it Upper Fort Garry. Lower Fort Garry was located 32 kms down river. The name Fort Garry lives on through many different businesses and landmarks including the Fort Garry Hotel, the Fort […]
Fort Rouge was named after the fort by the same name which was constructed in 1738 on the Assiniboine River by early settlers. It was originally a middle or working class neighbourhood for the most part (with some exceptions, like Wellington crescent and Roslyn Road) now a days it is a large area of the […]
Tuxedo is an upper class neighbourhood located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is the most affluent neighbourhood in the city. Tuxedo was originally named Tuxedo Park and saw a significant boom from city dwellers in neighbourhoods like Wolseley during the years 1900 to 1914. Riverbend Movers have been servicing Tuxedo with professional moving services for over a decade. […]
Osborne Village is Winnipeg’s hippest neighbourhood to work, live and play in. It was named after Lieutenant Colonel William Osborne Smith who was the first commanding officer of the military district that included Winnipeg. Osborne Village has gone from being one of Winnipeg’s first suburbs, as part of Fort Rouge, to a vibrant and unique […]
Home to over sixty thousand residents, St. Vital is located in the southern central part of Winnipeg. With a long and rich history dating back to 1822, modern day St. Vital is a vibrant community that is an integral part of the city of Winnipeg. St. Vital Center, St. Vital Park and the restored home […]
Wolseley is one of the most unique communities in Canada. Most of the homes being built in the 1930s, it’s actually one of the most intact neighbourhoods in all of Canada from the pre World War I era. It was originally an upper-middle-class area, but as the wealthy residents began moving to suburbs the large […]