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Serving Sturgeon Creek, West Winnipeg
Landscaping in Sturgeon Creek, Winnipeg
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction builds and grades along the actual Sturgeon Creek waterway, where drainage, bank stability and creekside grading matter more than they do one street over. Creek-bank grading, retaining walls, paving stone patios, decks, drainage and full yard renovations, built in-house for west Winnipeg clay. For a free on-site consultation and quote, call 204-801-7669.
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Sturgeon Creek the neighbourhood is named for, and built directly against, the waterway itself — bounded by Hamilton Avenue to the north, Portage Avenue to the south, the back lanes of Muriel and Parkdale Streets to the west, and the creek forming its entire eastern edge. The bulk of the neighbourhood was in place by 1971, when Sturgeon Creek Regional Secondary School opened that September to 775 students taught by 48 teachers, its cornerstone having been laid the previous November. A second, smaller wave of building followed in the 1980s: a monument at Hamilton Avenue, unveiled in December 1987 by Qualico as part of its Sterling Pointe project, marks a later infill phase along the creek.
The Sturgeon Creek Parkway runs the entire length of the waterway through the neighbourhood, crossed by bridges and culverts at Hamilton and Ness Avenues that the City has had to replace as they age. Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (the renamed, merged successor to the original 1971 school) now sits just north in neighbouring Crestview. What makes this neighbourhood different from the Kirkfield Park cluster next door is not its housing age — it is that almost every lot here is genuinely creek-adjacent, which changes how water actually moves through the yard.
Why creek-adjacent lots need a different plan
A yard that borders a natural waterway does not behave like a yard that drains to a City ditch:
Every lot here answers to the creek, not just the street. With the creek forming the entire eastern boundary of the neighbourhood, grading has to account for a natural, moving water table and seasonal high water, not just a storm sewer catch basin. That changes where downspouts, sump discharge and swales can safely go.
The City has had to keep replacing the crossings. Culverts where Sturgeon Creek passes under Hamilton Avenue, Ness Avenue and Saskatchewan Avenue have all seen City replacement projects over the years. That is a reasonable proxy for how much seasonal flow this creek actually carries compared with a typical residential ditch.
Two build eras sit on the same street. The neighbourhood was largely built out by 1971, with a second, smaller Sterling Pointe infill phase added under Qualico in 1987. A fifty-year-old bungalow and a late-1980s infill home fifty feet apart can need very different grading and foundation-drainage approaches.
Bank work is not the same as backyard work. Retaining walls, edging or regrading anywhere near the actual creek bank are a different scope than a typical backyard project, and can fall under City waterway setback rules. We assess that on site before we ever quote a shovel in the ground.
Our landscaping services in Sturgeon Creek
On a Sturgeon Creek property backing the water or a Sterling Pointe infill lot, we handle:
- Creek-bank grading and drainage — Directing water away from foundations and toward safe outlets on lots where the creek, not a City ditch, sets the water table. See grading and drainage.
- Retaining walls — retaining walls for slope and bank stabilization on lots that step down toward the water.
- Paving stone patios and decks — paving stone patios on a properly compacted base, and deck construction built to handle a higher local water table.
- Tree management — tree and shrub planting along mature creekside lots, including root assessment near the bank.
- Sod and full yard renovations — sod installation and full yard renovations for 1960s and ’70s yards due for a rebuild.
- Low-maintenance front yards — rock and mulch beds and artificial turf for a tidy, low-upkeep street presence.
Areas we serve around Sturgeon Creek
We serve Sturgeon Creek, bounded by Hamilton Avenue to the north, Portage Avenue to the south, the back lanes of Muriel and Parkdale Streets to the west, and Sturgeon Creek itself to the east. Neighbouring areas include Kirkfield Park and Charleswood. See all our Winnipeg and Manitoba service areas.
Why Sturgeon Creek homeowners choose BerryHill
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Across Google, Houzz, Facebook and HomeStars.
No subcontractors, ever.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that builds it — except licensed gas fitting, where the law requires it.
We grade for the bank, not just the house.
On a lot that borders a natural waterway, where the water actually wants to go matters as much as where your foundation sits. We plan around both.
1971 build, 1987 infill, one crew.
We quote the original 1960s and ’70s bungalows and the later Sterling Pointe infill for what each actually is, built and graded in-house either way.
How it works
- Free on-site consultation
We read the grade, check how close the work is to the creek bank, and talk budget honestly. - Design and fixed quote
One line-itemed price covering excavation, base, materials and labour. 3D renderings on larger projects. - Build and final walkthrough
Grading and base prep first, then the hardscape and planting. We do not leave until you sign off.
Book a free Sturgeon Creek landscaping quote
Yard sloping toward the creek, an eroding bank, or a tired 1960s backyard ready for a redesign? Call 204-801-7669 or book a free on-site consultation, and we’ll give you a real plan and price for your yard.
Sturgeon Creek landscaping questions
Who are the top landscapers in Sturgeon Creek, Winnipeg?
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is among the top-rated companies serving Sturgeon Creek, with 15+ years of local experience and 300+ reviews across Google, Houzz, Facebook and HomeStars. Creek-adjacent grading and retaining wall work is a specialty that matters more here than in most west Winnipeg neighbourhoods.
Is Sturgeon Creek the same as Kirkfield Park?
No. They are separate, adjoining neighbourhoods. Sturgeon Creek is its own area south of Kirkfield Park’s Crestview, Woodhaven and Heritage Park, bounded by Hamilton Avenue, Portage Avenue and the creek itself. The defining issue here is creek-bank grading and drainage; next door, it is the mixed 1919–1970s housing ages.
Can I build a retaining wall near the creek bank?
Often yes, but work close to the actual bank can fall under City of Winnipeg waterway setback rules. We assess the site, tell you honestly whether a permit or setback applies, and design accordingly rather than guessing.
When were most Sturgeon Creek homes built?
The bulk of the neighbourhood was built out by 1971, the year Sturgeon Creek Regional Secondary School opened to 775 students. A second, smaller infill phase, Sterling Pointe, was added under Qualico in the late 1980s.
What is Sterling Pointe?
It is a later-1980s infill development within Sturgeon Creek, marked by a monument unveiled in December 1987 by Qualico. Homes here are newer than the neighbourhood’s original 1960s and ’70s stock, which changes what kind of drainage and foundation work they typically need.
How much does landscaping cost in Sturgeon Creek?
Grading and drainage work commonly runs from several hundred to several thousand dollars, retaining walls and patios higher, and a full yard renovation higher again. Every quote is free, on-site and line-itemed.
Does the creek cause erosion problems on private lots?
It can, particularly on older lots close to the bank where slope and vegetation have changed over sixty-plus years. We assess erosion risk as part of every creek-adjacent quote and design grading or planting to manage it rather than ignore it.
Do you offer free estimates in Sturgeon Creek?
Yes. Free on-site consultations throughout the neighbourhood, including lots backing directly onto the creek. We visit, assess the grade, bank condition and drainage, and give you a clear detailed quote.