When you choose a home that is within walking distance of public transportation, schools, stores, and other services that are essential for you and your family, you have the option of leaving your car at home.

More Information

• Comparing Neighbourhoods for Sustainable Features: This Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Guide can help you compare neighbourhoods for certain aspects of affordability, livability and the environment.
• Buying a Home: This CMHC online resource covers topics to consider when buying a new home, such as comparing neighbourhoods for sustainable features and new trends in green housing.
• Smart Growth Canada Network: This non-profit organization was formed to help advance the implementation of smart growth and sustainability principles across the country through education, research and capacity-building.
• Winnipeg Transit System Map: Find out if public transit service is near your current or new home.
• The Winnipeg Active Transportation Map: Find out about available walking and bike trails in Winnipeg.
• Thompson Transit: Find out more information on transit service in Thompson.
• Walk Score: Use this easy to use online tool measures neighbourhood walkability. A high walk score means lots of amenities within close proximity to your home.

Grants and Refund Programs

• Transit Pass Tax Credit: Learn about the Government of Canada’s transit pass tax credit program.
• Winnipeg EcoPass Program: Learn about how your employer can help with the cost of a monthly transit pass.

Help us keep this information current. If you know of a web page with good information on this topic, or if you know of a grant or refund program that could help fund a home greening project please let us know by sending an email to yourgreenerhome@assiniboine.mb.ca.