Both neighbourhoods sit on the east side. Both are near the same schools, the same parks, and the same shopping. But here's what I tell my clients: one's aiming at established professionals who've got serious buying power. The other's designed for young families and first-time buyers who want new construction without the premium price tag. That's the core of it.
I'll walk you through the real differences so you can figure out which one actually fits your life.
Price and What You Get
Let's talk money first, because it shapes everything else.
The Creeks homes sit in the $899,000 to $919,000 range. That's nearly three times Regina's citywide median of $335,000. You're paying for maturity, architectural consistency, and strict controls that keep the neighbourhood looking a certain way.
Creekside runs roughly $280,000 to $450,000. First-time buyers find their footing here. Young families find space without the sticker shock. You're getting newer construction, but you're giving up some of the polish The Creeks built over two decades.
Here's what you actually get for those price differences:
In The Creeks, your exterior's got to meet their standards — think stucco, stone, and brick. Your lot's wider (14 to 18 metres). Your street layout's designed around cul-de-sacs and curves that feel intentional. Landscaping's mature. The whole thing feels established.
In Creekside, the rules are looser. You've got single-family homes, townhouses, and condos all mixed together. Construction's ongoing in some pockets. Landscaping's still growing in. But you're building equity in a newer neighbourhood with less competition for that dollar you're spending.
Neighbourhood Character
The Creeks has a very specific vibe. It's quiet. It's orderly. You'll see established professionals, executives, and retirees who downsized from acreage out in the country. There's no commercial zoning by design — that's intentional. You won't find a strip mall on The Creeks' main street because there isn't one.
The neighbourhood's got 625 lots, most developed over the 2000s and onward. Mature trees. Decorative street lighting. You'll see families who've been there for a decade or more, kids who grew up together on the same cul-de-sac. If you want a deeper look, I wrote a full guide on what it's like living in The Creeks.
Creekside's different. It's younger, still building its identity. You've got more diversity in housing types — that appeals to some people, honestly. It's closer to the Eastgate commercial area, so you're near shops and restaurants along Eastgate Drive. It feels more connected to the broader east side, less like a gated-off preserve.
The demographics reflect that. Creekside draws young families, first-time buyers, and people who want newer buildings without the price premium. It's busier, more mixed, less formal.
Schools and Family Life
Here's where the comparison gets easier: both neighbourhoods share the exact same school catchments.
Your kids'll go to École W.S. Hawrylak for kindergarten through grade 8 — and it's got an English and French Immersion option, which is a big draw for a lot of families. After that, Campbell Collegiate's the high school.
So if schools were your deciding factor, this part won't separate The Creeks from Creekside. They're equal on that front.
What is different is the neighbourhood feel around those schools. The Creeks has 12 acres of landscaped parks already established, plus you're right next to the McKell Wascana Environmental Reserve — 171 acres of green space. Creekside's also near McKell Wascana and the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre, but the parks aren't quite as mature yet.
Lifestyle and Amenities
You've got the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre nearby in both cases. Great facility, lots to do.
The Creeks leans into the park experience. Those 12 acres are designed, maintained, and ready to go. You're walking distance from the McKell Wascana Reserve if you want trails and quiet. It's built for people who want to walk their neighbourhood and feel like they're in a planned, polished environment.
Creekside's got the same reserve access, but it's also got something The Creeks doesn't: commercial proximity. Eastgate Drive's got shops and restaurants. You're not isolated. If you need groceries, a coffee shop, or a restaurant, it's closer. The tradeoff is that The Creeks deliberately stayed quiet and commercial-free. Depends what you want.
For commute, both sit on the east side, so your drive downtown or to other parts of the city is similar. Walkability in The Creeks is good within the neighbourhood itself — those cul-de-sacs are pedestrian-friendly. Creekside's similar, though the mix of housing types means less uniform street design.
The Bottom Line
Here's my honest take.
Choose The Creeks if you've got the budget, you want an established neighbourhood with mature trees and strict architectural consistency, and you value quiet above all else. You're buying into a community that's been built over two decades.
Choose Creekside if you're starting out, you want newer construction, you like being near commercial areas without overpaying, and you're okay with a neighbourhood that's still developing. You're building equity in new.
Both are solid east Regina neighbourhoods. Both have the same schools. Both are near great parks and amenities. But one's for people who want established consistency, and one's for people who want value and newness.
No rush figuring out which one's yours. I'll give you all the options — that's what I'm here for.
