Neighbourhood Profile
GENSTAR COMMUNITIES
GENSTAR COMMUNITIES
take root
in Transcona
BY JANINE LEGAL
Vibrant Transcona boasts numerous attractions while
also fostering a strong sense of community that's bolstered
by Genstar's role in the friendly neighbourhood.
or more than 70 years,
Genstar has created
communities known for
convenience, value and commu-
nity pride. Founded first by the
Simkin family in Winnipeg in
1950 as BACM Industries, located
in Transcona, the company
was sold in 1973 to Genstar
Corporation and renamed Genstar
Development Company. Today,
Genstar continues to operate in
Winnipeg, as well as in Calgary,
Edmonton, California and Atlanta.
Continuing their legacy in
Transcona, two new Genstar
developments have taken root
in the heart of Transcona —
Summerlea and Devonshire
Park — and they've both
become sought-after locations
for homebuyers of all ages and
stages of life.
Located about 12 kilometres from
downtown, Transcona is home
to more than 35,000 residents.
Highlights of the bustling hub
include playgrounds, splash
pads, outdoor rinks, community
clubs, multi-use trails and much
more.
"Many people think Transcona
is way out there, but it is only 20
minutes by vehicle from down-
town and has easy access to
many of the most popular provin-
cial parks and cottage areas in
the province," says development
manager Brock Feenstra.
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Two new
Genstar
developments have
taken root in the
heart of Transcona
— Summerlea and
Devonshire Park.
SUBMITTED
PHOTO
8 PARADE
of
HOMES SPRING 2024
