
Situated north west of the Elbow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the residential neighbourhood of Altadore. Altadore is relatively older community by Calgary standards with construction beginning on the neighbourhood in 1945. Construction on the neighbourhood continued for several years and consists of various different types of structures. There is commercial property, single family, apartment, and condos all conveniently located in Altadore.
Local legend says that the name of the neighbourhood is derived from "alta" meaning high because the neighbourhood is built on a hill, and "dore" from the French language meaning "of gold."
There are several "house hunters" looking to make Altadore their new home, and there is often housing available in the neighbourhood. Statistics show that better then 40% of the residents in Altadore opt for a low maintenance lifestyle, and therefore elect to live in one of the condos or apartments located within.
Altadore is currently going through revitalization efforts, therefore making it even more popular. People are always excited about making something "old", new again. Classic construction with modern day amenities has grown in popularity, and Altadore is not missing out. Conveniences in Altadore are abundant, with shopping, dining, recreational activities, and outdoor life, there is never a dull moment.
Located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residential neighbourhood of Bankview. Bankview is an older neighbourhood by Calgary standards with the oldest structure being built in 1884, and most of the residences built by 1908. In 1950 the neighbourhood was redesigned to allot for more apartment buildings, and is currently in the process of another redevelopment. This neighbourhood is a large housing over 5000 residents.
Most all of the neighbourhood is used as rental property, and nearly 90% of Bankview is condominiums and apartment complexes.
There are people looking at Bankview as a place to call home regularly, due to the conveniences that it offers. With most of the housing being condos and apartments the lifestyle here is lower maintenance then traditional housing experiences. With the number of homes in Bankview there are often times residences available but they dont typically sit for long.
Bankview is a neighbourhood full of conveniences and something sure to please everyone. The neighbourhood is conveniently located near the Beltline section of the inner city. First rate shopping and dining are just a short drive and provide a first rate experience that is second to none. Outdoor life in Bankview is prevelant as well, with top activities being jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming, and golf.
Located in south-west, Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the residential neighbourhood of Bel-Aire. Bel-Aire is a somewhat older neighbourhood with, and has been established since 1960. All of the homes here are single family homes, as there are no apartments, condos, or duplexes.
In Bel-Aire the residents enjoy their homes and it is not easy to tell, as all of the homes are owner occupied, and no homes are occupied by renters.
This has remained a very popular neighbourhood, and there are always people looking to make Bel-Aire home. While there are occasionally homes available here there are also a lot of residents who have elected to make Bel-Aire a more permanent choice in housing. This is an area of convenience and tranquility, and once you have owned a home here, other neighbourhoods seem dull in comparison.
In Bel-Aire there is too much to do! Whether you thrive on nature activities such as hiking, cycling, and exploring, or your idea of fun is shopping and dining following a round of golf, Bel-Aire is good for all. The neighbourhood is bordered at the north by the Calgary Country and Golf Club, and is surrounded by the Glenmore Reservoir, Elbow River, and Meadowland Park. Yet, is conveniently situated for dining and shopping that is second to none. Bel-Aire aims to please.
Located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the residential neighbourhood of Braeside is located just north of Anderson Road. The eastern boundary is 14th Street SW and the western edge is 24th Street SW. The northern border is Southland Drive.
The median household income as of 2000 was $57,728 with just under 10% of residents in the low income category. The majority of the homes are single family dwellings with condominiums and apartments, most in low rise buildings of less than five stories making up 10% of the housing market. Over 80% of the homes are occupied by their owners.
One school services the area, Braeside Elementary, part of the Calgary Public School System. A public junior high is located north of Southland Drive.
There are two strip malls in the area, the largest on Southland Drive that houses a Shoppers Drug Mart as well as some smaller retail stores and some eateries. The other mall is at 24th Street and Braeside Drive and features a host of fast food outlets as well as a medical facility and a police station. Several convenience stores dot the neighbourhood. Most of the land is zoned for residential use.
Bridlewood, established in 1998, is one of the younger residential neighbourhoods of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The area is located on the south-western edge of the city just south of the Evergreen development. It is north of the Spruce Meadows Trail and borders the Bridlewood Creek Wetland on its eastern edge. Spruce Meadows, the famed equestrian facility, is directly south.
All the residences are single family homes with over 95% being occupied by their owners. Population as of 2006 was 7,928 with a median household income of $70,477 (as of 2000). Just over 6% of the residents were in the low income bracket and 16% were immigrants.
Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart of Ward 13 is Bridlewoods representative to the Calgary City Council. Several schools are in the area, including the Sonata Yamaha School of Music, Palliser Regional Schools (Private), J. J. OBrien (Catholic) and the Learning Experience (Private Pre-school and Kindergarten). Shawnessy Centre to the east is the closest shopping mall.
Located is south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the resdential neighbourhood of Britannia. Britannia is a relatively older neighbourhood by Calgary standards, being establshed as a neighbourhood in 1956. Construction here was relatively quick as there were plenty of interested people looking to make Britannia home, and primarily only lasted through the late 1950s.
There is housing for all in Britannia, as the neighbourhood has a small amount of non single family home construction. Roughly 20% of the neighbourhood is condos and apartments, which is convenient for those looking for a low maintenance life style. For those looking for a more traditional home ownership experience, single family homes are the predominant structure to be found in Britannia.
There is always interest in Britannia as a place to call home, and there are people looking to move here frequently. While there are occasionally homes available, there are several residents who have elected to make Britannia a more permanent choice in neighbourhood. Typically rentals may become available and account for about 20% of Britannia.
Britannia offers activities for everyone, from outdoor life, to dining and shopping at its finest. Surrounding the neighbourhood is nature at its best, with the Elbow River, North Glenmore Park, Windsor Park, Elbow Park, and Stanley Park, being at the top of the list. Fine dining and shopping following a round of golf at Calgary Country and Golf Club awaits you here in Britannia.
Canyon Meadows is located in the south-west quarter of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its northern boundary is Anderson Road and the eastern edge is Macleod Trail. Fish Creek Provincial Park and Canyon Meadows Drive are to the south. 14th Street W is the western border. The local LRT stop is the Canyon Meadows Station on the C-Train line.
The areas population as of 2006 was 7,935 with a median household income of $66,767 (as of 2000). Just over 10% of residents fell into the low income bracket and almost 20% of the population were immigrants. Approximately 10% of Canyon Meadows housing consists of condominiums or apartments. 93% of the residences were occupied by their owners.
Canyon Meadows is represented by Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13, in the Calgary City Council. There are four schools in the area; Canyon Meadows Elementary, Dr. E.P. Scarlett Senior High, Robert Warren Junior High (all public schools) and the St. Catherine Elementary (Catholic). The closest shopping is at the Avienda Bonavista Shopping Mall, just east of the Macleod Trail.
Cedarbrae is located in south western Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its northern boundary is Southland Drive, the eastern edge is 24th Street W and Anderson Road is to the south. The Tsuu Tina First Nation borders the western edge.
Calgary annexed the land in 1956 and the community was established in 1973. Alderman Brian Pincott is the neighbourhoods representative at the Calgary City Council.
As of 2000 the median household income was $62,063 and just over 11% of residents were in the low income level. The same census revealed that over 21% of the residents were immigrants. Most of the homes are single family structures with just over 10% being condominiums or apartments in low rise buildings of less than five stories. Over 77% of the homes are occupied by their owners.
Two schools service the area, the Cedarbrae Elementary School, part of the Calgary Public School System and St. Cyril Elementary and Junior High, a Catholic facility. The closest shopping area is the Oakridge Co-op just to the north of Southland Drive.
The community of Chinook Park, founded in 1959, is in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Glenmore Trail makes up its northern border and Heritage Drive frames the south. Elbow Drive is to the east and 14th Street W forms the western edge. Alderman Brian Pincott of Ward 11 is the areas representative on the Calgary City Council.
As of the 2000 census, the average household income was $88,357 with just under 10% of residents in the lower income bracket. Immigrants made up 19.8% of the population at the time. Condominiums and apartments made up 18.3% of the housing market with over 82% of the homes being owner occupied.
Schools serving the community include the Henry Wise Wood Senior High and the Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary, both part of the Calgary Public School System.
Glenmore Landing, to the south via 14th Street W offers the closest shopping outlets. The Kingsland Athletic Park is just to the east via Heritage Drive. Chinook Centre is to the north east, just north of the Glenwood Trail.
Cliff Bungalow is a residential neighbourhood in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, built on land originally owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This is a very old neighbourhood first developed in the 1870s and later rezoned and redeveloped in 1935. At this point in time Cliff Bungalow was restructured as more of a residential neighbourhood , and remains the same to date. Most of the construction in the neighbourhood is apartments and condos, currently being rented by tenants.
Cliff Bungalow is a fairly average size neighbourhood with a little better then 2000 residents. The neighbourhood is currently being redeveloped to be more updated and modernized to better suit the taste of prospective residents.
There is constant interest in Cliff Bungalow, and new people are moving in all the time. The current redevelopment tends to draw interest from surrounding neighbourhoods, and is likely the reason for the renewed interest. Being that better then 80% of the neighbourhood is rentals there are often times homes available, as people move on to other areas
Cliff Bungalow is a wonderful neighbourhood close in and full of surprises and conveniences. With Elbow River nearby providing beautiful scenery and water sports, there is plenty of outdoor activities. The neighbourhood of Mission is just to the east and world renowned 4th Street has very wonderful restaurants and shops. Mission is also home to the Lilac Festival, which has some of the best food and entertainment in Calgary.
The rather small residential area of Eagle Ridge is in the south western part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The eastern boundary is 14th Street W, the southern is Heritage Drive and the northern edge is framed by the Glenmore Trail. The Glenmore Reservoir is on the western border, along with the Heritage Park Historical Village. To the immediate north is the Rockyview General Hospital.
It is one of the more affluent areas within the city of Calgary with an average household income of $119,459 as of the year 2000. About 5% of the population is in the lower income levels. Less than 10% of the housing market are in the form of condos or apartments, most of which are in low rise buildings of less than five stories. Over 90% of houses are occupied by their owners.
Two schools, the Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary and the Henry Wise Wood Senior High, both part of the Calgary Public School System, serve the district.
The Earl Grey Golf Club, to the east on the other side of the reservoir, can be accessed by Glenmore Trail SW. The closest shopping is at Glenmore Landing to the south via 14th Street SW.
Bordered by the Elbow River in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residentila neighbourhood of Elbow Park. Elbow Park is an old neighbourhood by Calgary standards, with construction beginning in 1910. Construction continued on for years thus there are a few different styles of homes available here. Most of the homes located in Elbow Park are single family style homes, with very little other structure types.
Almost all of the homes in Elbow Park are owner occupied, with only a very small percentage of the neighbourhood currently occupied by renting tenants.
Elbow Park is a large neighbourhood with nearly 3500 residents. While there is always interest in the neighbourhood, there are plenty of residents who have elected to make Elbow Park a more permanent home. A lot of the homes in Elbow Park have been updated and modernized to be sure to include all of the modern day conveniences one would come to expect. The mixture of older construction with modern day amenities has become very popular, and the residents here are no exception.
Elbow Park is a neighbourhood full of conveniences, from playing tennis, skating, and other outdoor activities, to dinner and shopping that is second to none. Elbow Park has it all. There are a few annual activities in the park that are sure to provide a great family night. Most notably is the "Movie in the Park night, which is held annually, and is amazingly popular in the neighbourhood.
Located to the south of Elbow River in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residential neighbourhood of Elboya. Elboya is an older neighbourhood by Calgary standards with construction commencing in 1947. Elboya is relatively large neighbourhood with nearly 1700 residents. Most of the homes in Elboya are single family homes, though there are also condominiums and apartments in the neighbourhood as well.
While most of the single family style homes are owner occupied, most of the apartments and condominiums are occupied by tenants who are renting. Renters account for nearly 40% of all tenants in Elboya.
There are new people looking to make Elboya home everyday, and there is typically housing available in the neighbourhood. There are however plenty of tenants who have elected to make Elboya a more permanent choice in housing and have no current plans on moving. With the conveniences and lower maintenance of the condos and apartments, they tend to be popular choices in Elboya.
Elboya is a neighbourhood of location and convenience, with something sure for to please everyone. With low maintenance housing options in conjunction with more traditional single family homes, there are housing options situated for all. Local outdoor activities are abundant with Elbow Park, and Windsor Park conveniently situated nearby. If your taste in fun is more traditional then hiking, cyclng, and exploring, then there are local dining and shopping experiences nearby that are second to none.
Located in the inner city of south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residential neighbourhood of Erlton. The northern section of the neighbourhood is bordered by the Elbow River providing for some beautiful scenery, and the Macleod Trail runs horizontally through the center. Erlton is one of the older neighbourhoods in Calgary, and construction began on the neighbourhood in 1906. A majority of the original construction is still there, and a lot of the neighbourhood has been renovated and modernized.
Most of the homes in Erlton are condos and apartment buildings, though there are a few single family style homes as well. Better than 40% of the housing in the neighbourhood are rentals.
There are people looking to move to Erlton due to its location, and conveniences it offers, and there are often homes available here. The popularity of Erlton is in part due to the lower maintenance lifestyle that condos and apartments provide, as more time can be spent on activities other then house work. With the presence of a few single family homes there are more traditional housing experiences available to those who prefer.
Being located in the inner city, Erlton is conveniently located. Talisman Centre is located just to the north of Erlton, and the C-Train provides quick access around the city. The Stampede Grounds provide for a fun night of entertainment. For a more casual night out, there are shopping centres and dining experiences that are second to none in Calgary.
Evergreen is a residential area located in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Fish Creek Provincial Park is to the north and the Tsuu Tina first nation reserve is to the north east. The film Radiant City used Evergreen as its shooting locale. The area is represented in Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.
The neighbourhood actually has two sections. The older division is known as Evergreen Estates and the newer is Evergreen. Each has separate community associations and distinct street naming patterns. All streets with Evergreen in the name are part of the Shawnee-Evergreen Community Association. Those streets with different names belong to the Calgary Evergreen Community Association.
In 2006 the population was 11,475 with a median household income of $105,640 (as of 2000). Fewer than 4% of the residents fell into the low income brackets. Almost 20% of residents were immigrants. All homes were single family structures and over 97% of the homes were lived in by the home owners.
Residents have easy access to the Shawnee Slopes Golf Club to the north and to the Shawnessy Shopping Centre to the east of the Macleod Trail. Schools include Centennial High School and a Catholic school both near the Macleod Trail as well as the Shawnessy Day Care.
Glamorgan, located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada is framed on its southern edge by the Glenmore Trail. To the east is 37th Street W, on the west is the Sarcee Trail and to the north is Richmond Road and the neighbourhood of Glenbrook. Glamorgan was founded in 1958 and is part of the Calgary City Council’s Ward 6.
Showing a population of 6,317 in 2006, with 15 percent of residents being in the lower income brackets, there was a similar number of immigrants. Just under 70 percent of homes were single family structures with the rest being apartments or condominiums. Rentals made up 37 percent of the available housing.
The Catholic St. Andrew Elementary School and the public Glamorgan Elementary School service the neighbourhood. Shopping is available at Richmond Square, just to the north of Glamorgan, or the larger Westhills Shopping Centre just west of the Sarcee Trail.
Located in the south west quarter of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the residential neighbourhood of Glendale is home to the Optimist Athletic Park. The district is just east of the Sarcee Trail and the community of Signal Hill and south of 17th Avenue SW. On the eastern edge is 37th Street and the adjoining Killarney neighbourhood.
Glendale is part of Ward 6 on the Calgary City Council. The latest population figures from 2006 counted 2,770 people in the neighbourhood with just over 10 percent in the low income bracket. Nearly 18 percent of Glendale’s population were immigrants.
A large portion of the housing in the area is single family homes. Roughly 9 percent of housing units were apartments or condominiums. 79 percent of homes were lived in by their owners.
Schools in the area include the Glenmeadow and Glendale Elementary Public Schools and the Catholic St. Gregory Junior High. Westbrook Shopping Centre is to the north east and Richmond Square and Westhills Shopping Centre are to the south west.
Just south of the neighbourhood of Glendale sits the residential district of Glenbrook. It is in the southwest part of the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 26th Avenue is its northern border, Richmond Road frames the south and the Sarcee Trail edges the west. The eastern boundary is 37th Street W.
The land that Glenbrook sits on was annexed to Calgary in two phases, the first part in 1954 with the remainder in 1956. The Glenbrook neighbourhood was founded in 1958 and is part of the Ward 6 representation area for city council.
Glenbrook showed a population of 6,827 in 2006. Low income residents made up 23 percent of that number, and just over 20 percent were immigrants. Housing is a combination of single family homes, apartments and condominiums with the latter making up 35 percent of the whole. Rentals make up 46 percent of the housing market.
There are two public schools, Glenbrook Elementary and A.E. Cross Junior High in the district as well as two Catholic facilities. They are St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary and St. Gregory Elementary-Junior High. The closest shopping is at Richmond Square and Westhills Shopping Centre.
Haysboro, founded on land belonging to Harry Hays in 1958 is in the south western corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Macleod Trail forms the eastern edge and Heritage Drive borders the north. 98th Avenue is to the south. The west is bordered by the Glenmore Reservoir as well as 14th Street W.
Haysboro is represented by Alderman Ric McIver, in Ward 12 of the Calgary City Council. The land it occupies was annexed to the city of Calgary in 1956, just two years prior to the start of the areas development.
In the 2000 census, the average household income was $52,261 with just over 10% of residents in the low income bracket. Roughly 33.5% of the housing market is made up of low rise condos and apartments. Over 75% of residences are lived in by the home owners.
Several schools are in the area. The Woodman Junior High, Eugene Coste and Haysboro Elementary schools are part of the Calgary Public School System. Catholic schools offered are the Bishop Grandin Senior High School and the St. Gerard Bilingual Elementary.
Located in the southwest of Calgary, the Rockyview Hospital is close by to the west of Kelvin Grove. It was officially made a neighbourhood in 1960. Access to the Glenmore Trail is available to the north and an easy commute is available to Elbow Drive on the eastern edge of Kelvin Grove.
In the last census, it showed that around 12% of the residents of the area were low income and about 42% of the homes in area were rentals. This is a little lower than the previous census, so growth in the community is showing good positive signs.
There are two schools in Kelvin Grove, a bilingual elementary school and a public high school.
Located in the southwest of Calgary, the Rockyview Hospital is close by to the west of Kelvin Grove. It was officially made a neighbourhood in 1960. Access to the Glenmore Trail is available to the north and an easy commute is available to Elbow Drive on the eastern edge of Kelvin Grove.
In the last census, it showed that around 12% of the residents of the area were low income and about 42% of the homes in area were rentals. This is a little lower than the previous census, so growth in the community is showing good positive signs.
There are two schools in Kelvin Grove, a bilingual elementary school and a public high school.
A residential area in the southwest of the city, Kingsland is bordered on the north by the Glenmore Trail, on its east end by the Macleod Trail, and on the south end of the neighbourhood by Heritage Drive. The neighbourhood originally became part of Calgary in 1956 and was made the neighbourhood of Kingsland in 1957.
According to the most recent numbers, the population of Kingsland is around 4500 people. Household income is a little on the low side, with an average of around $44,000. Almost 65% of the homes in the area are rentals, and about 55% are condos or apartments.
The area has one school operated by the catholic school board, St Augustine Elementary and Junior High.
Lakeview is located in the south western corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The land was annexed to the city of Calgary in 1958 and the neighbourhood was founded in 1962. It was called Lakeview because of the areas view of the Glenmore Reservoir. Engineered Homes Ltd., of Calgary built many of the original houses in the area.
Lakeview sits between the Glenmore Trail SW and the Crowchild Trail SW. 37th Street SW and the Tsuu Tina First Nation border the neighbourhood to the west. The district is represented by Alderman Brian Pincott of Ward 11 at the Calgary City Council. Residents who live east of 30th Street also have the option of joining the North Glenmore Park Community Association.
As of the 2000 census the districts median household income was $64,535 with just over 5% of the population being in the low income bracket. Almost all of the homes are single family structures that are occupied by their owners.
Schools in the area include the Calgary Science School, Bishop Pinkham Junior High (Catholic) and the Jennie Elliot Elementary School. The Lakeview School was closed and later reopened as the Calgary Girls School, a private charter school.
Situated to the east of Mount Royal College in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the residential neighbourhood of Lincoln Park. The neighbourhood is named after a sector of military housing, as Lincoln Park is structured on an airfield that was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII. Lincoln Park is a somewhat larger neighbourhood by Calgary standards with better then 2900 residents making it there home.
Most of Lincoln Park is made up of condos and apartments, which are all occupied by tenants who are currently renting.
There are always people looking for housing in Lincoln Park, and due to the higher volume of renting tenants, there are often times homes available. Renting in an apartment is a great alternative to typical home ownership as the maintenance factor is typically reduced greatly. This contributes greatly to the interest typically shown towards moving to Lincoln park.
Lincoln Park is conveniently located for work or play! There are abundant activities within the neighbourhood to include: hiking, jogging, cycling and other sports activities. For a more laid back night on the town, there are nearby shopping and dining experiences, that are second to none in Calgary. Lincoln Park has it all.
Located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the residential neighbourhood of Mayfair. Mayfair was officially declared a neighbourhood in 1957, though some construction here is dated some years after then. The neighbourhood is a somewhat older neighbourhood by Calgary standards. There are no apartments, condos, or duplexes, and construction in Mayfair is isolated to single family homes.
There are no rental properties in Mayfair as all of the homes here are owner occupied. This is fairly typical for the area.
While there are some newer residents in Mayfair, there are a lot of residents who have elected to make Mayfair a more permanent choice in neighbourhood. There are however a few homes occasionally available, but they tend to not be available for very long. Mayfair is one of the few neighbourhoods providing the tranquility and conveniences that can be very difficult to replace. Therefore once your here, you do not want to leave.
Mayfair is a wonderful neighbourhood with an abundance of activities sure to please all. If nature activities such as biking, hiking, jogging, exploring, and fishing appeal to you, the neighbourhood is surrounded by the Glenmore Trail, Meadowland Park, and the Glenmore Reservoir. The Calgary Country and Golf Club are a few minutes away, as is dining and shopping experiences that are second to none in Calgary.
Situated right on the doorstep of the Chinook Center on its west, Meadowlark Park is conveniently located in the south west of the city. Access to Elbow Drive and the Glenmore Trail are nearby. The neighbourhood was named after the bird with the same name.
A small neighbourhood, Meadowlark Park only has a population of 625. A little bit more affluent than other neighbourhoods in the area, it has an average household income of around $65000. A bit rare, all homes in the area are single detached. There are no condos or apartments building in the neighbourhood.
Millrise, located in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada was established in 1982 on land that was annexed by the city in 1961. It is located just south of Fish Creek Provincial Park. The northern border is 146th Avenue S, the east is edged by the Macleod Trail and Shawnessy Boulevard is to the south. James McKevitt Road edges the west.
The population in 2006 was 6,509 of which fewer than 20% were immigrants. Median household income was $70,870 (as of 2000) and just over 7% of the population was in the low income bracket. Condominiums and apartments made up almost 8% of the available housing. 91% of the homes were owner occupied.
The Fish Creek-Lacombe station of the C-Train LRT system services the area. Alderman Diane Colley-Urquart of Ward 13 serves as representative on Calgary City Council. One school, the Our Lady of Peace Elementary and Junior High (Catholic) is in the area. Midnapore Mall, to the east, is the closest shopping centre.
Mount Royal is located in a section of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is a residential are that is divided into essentially two seperat neighbourhoods. The upper section of Mount Royal consists of primarily larger single family homes, that are considered by many as "Estate homes." The lower section of Mount Royal consists predominantly of condos and apartment complexes.
As would be expected a majority of the homes in Upper Mount Royal are owner occupied, while most of the apartments and condos in Lower Mount Royal are currently rented.
Upper Mount Royal has homes ranging from 100 years old to homes that have recently been built. Most of the older homes are in the process of revitalization, and have been updated and modernized to suit todays most discriminating. The mixture of older construction with modern day amenities is at its peak of popularity and the owners of homes here are sure not to miss out.
Whether your taste in home is upper scale single family home or renting a low maintenance condo or apartment Mount Royal has you covered. The neighbourhood is conveniently located and close in to shopping and dining experiences that are second to none. There are plenty of outdoor life in both sections of the neighbourhood to include, jogging, cycling, hiking, and exploring. Mount Royal aims to please, with a lifestyle fit for everyone.
Just north of the Earl Grey Golf Club, in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residential neighbourhood of North Glenmore. Lakeview Golf Course is also located to the south of the neighbourhood and provides an amazingly challenging course, designed to be fun for all. North Glenmore is a somewhat older neighbourhood with construction ensuing in 1959, though homes were built for several years after.
There is a wide mix of homes in North Glenmore, but most notably of the 2400 residents, most are single family style homes. There are also lower maintenance options such as, condos, and apartments, for those who prefer them.
There is always continued interest in North Glenmore, possibly due to the convenient location that it offers. Often times there are homes available but there are plenty of residents here who have elected to make North Glenmore a more permanent residency option.
North Glenmore is a neighbourhood full of conveniences, with something sure to please everyone. From the avid golfer shooting 18 holes at Lakeview, to taking sailing lessons on the Glenmore Reservoir, North Glenmore has it all. North Glenmore is also very close to downtown Calgary and all of the shopping and dining experiences that you would expect, as second to none.
Sitting just south of 90th Avenue S, Oakridge is in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its eastern border is 24th Street W and to the south sits Southland Drive. The Tsuu Tina First Nation is to the west.
Oakridge was annexed to Calgary in 1956. Before that it was part of the Municipal District of Rocky View. The neighbourhood started development in 1968. The Calgary City Council representative is Alderman Brian Pincott of Ward 11.
As of 2000 the median household income was $72,674 and less than 7% were in the low income bracket. 21.3% of residents were immigrants. All but 2% of the housing is in the form of single family homes with the remainder being low rise apartments or condominiums. Over 91% of homes are occupied by their owners.
One school, the Louis Riel Elementary and Junior High, part of the Calgary Public School System, serves the area. The Weaselhead Nature Area and the Glenmore Reservoir are just to the north providing recreational opportunities close by. Shopping outlets can be found at the Oakridge Co-op located in the south western part of the neighbourhood on Southland Drive.
Located in south western Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the residential neighbourhood of Palliser is just south of 90th Avenue SW. Its eastern border is 19th Street SW, the west is 24th Street SW and Southland Drive SW frames its southern edge. The neighbourhood is home to the Tom Brook Athletic Park.
The neighbourhood is named after John Palliser who is known as an early explorer of western Canada. Palliser was founded in 1967 and up until 1991 was a part of the Pump Hill community. Alderman Brian Pincott is the Ward 11 representative on Calgary City Council.
As of the 2000 census, median household income was $57,603. 7.3% of residents were in the lower income levels. Over 40% of buildings consist of low rise apartments and condominiums. Over 63% of homes are lived in by their owners.
The Nellie McClung Elementary School and the John Ware Junior High School, both part of the Calgary Public School System and the Catholic St. Benedict Elementary all serve the area. The nearest shopping is at Glenmore Landing and the Oakridge Co-op.
Located to the west of Macleod Trail in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the residential neighbourhood of Parkhill/Stanley Park. Parkhill/Stanley Park was established as neighbourhood in 1910 making it one of the older neighbourhoods in Calgary. The neighbourhood is currently going through a significant amount of redevelopment, and there are homes being modernized here everyday. The older style homes with modern day amenities has grown in popularity and is currently at its peak.
The neighbourhood houses 1500 residents making it a decent size neighbourhood by Calgary standards. Statistics show about 68% of the homes in Parkhill/Stanley Park are single family homes and the remainder are apartments and condominiums.
Typically there are homes available in the neighbourhood and there are different housing options for all. Whether you prefer lower maintenance apartment or condo renting, or more traditional single family style homes, Parkhill/Stanley Park has you covered. There are homes occasionally for sale and a little better then 40% of the homes in the neighbourhood are occupied by tenants who are renting.
Parkhill/Stanley park is a beautiful neighbourhood currently in the process of revitalization. It is conveniently located and offers something for everyone. From hiking, cycling, exploring, and jogging, to dining and shopping that is at the top of its game.
Located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the residential district of Pump Hill is just south of Heritage Drive and the recreational area of Glenmore Reservoir. The Eastern border is 14th Street W, the southern edge is Southland Drive and the west is framed by 19th Street. W.
The neighbourhood was once part of Palliser, an adjacent district. Pump Hill started development in 1967 and splintered off from Palliser in 1991 to become its own community. It is represented on the Calgary City Council by Alderman Brian Pincott of Ward 11.
The median household income was $93,360 as of the 2000 census with just over 6% being part of the low income bracket. Just over 21% of the homes are low rise condominiums or apartments. Over 70% of homes are owner occupied.
The Catholic St. Benedict Elementary as well as two schools in the Calgary Public School System, the Nellie McClung Elementary and John Ware Junior High are within the district borders. The closest shopping is at Glenmore landing, just to the north of 90th Avenue SW.
The residential district of Richmond is located in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood began in 1950 and was once home to the Alberta Childrenâ??s Hospital which opened a new facility in 2007 in the north west part of the city. The neighbourhood has plans for redevelopment.
The area is located south of 17th Avenue SW and is bisected by the Crowchild Trail. Housing is a mixture of single family homes and multi unit condominiums and apartments. Single family detached homes make up almost 49 percent of the available housing. Average household income is in the moderate range with just over 17 percent of residents in the low income category.
Richmond Elementary School, part of the Calgary Public School System and the Chinook College for Continuing Education both service the area. Westwood Shopping Centre is to the north west of the neighbourhood.
Offering easy access to the Shaganappi golf course to the east and to the Westgate Shopping Center in its north eastern end, the neighbourhood of Rosscarrock sits in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The eastern edge is framed by 33rd Street W, the north by the Bow Trail and the south by 17th Avenue S. The western border is 45th Street W.
The district was created in 1954. It is almost evenly divided as far as residential offerings with just over 53 percent of available housing being apartments and condominiums. Over 65 percent of homes are rentals. Median household income is on the low side in the city of Calgary with low income residents making up over 27 percent of the population.
Education wise, the Ernest Manning High and Rosscarrock Elementary Public Schools are available to residents. The Catholic St. Michael Elementary and Junior High as well as the Plains Indians Cultural Survival School are also within district boundaries.
Located in the inner city of south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the residential neighbourhood of Roxboro. The Elbow River is located to the north, and provides for beautiful scenery. Roxboro is one of the older neighbourhoods in Calgary with construction beginning in 1923. The homes are of course older style but most of them have been updated to include more modern day conveniences and amenities.
All of the homes in Roxboro are single family homes, and there are no condos, duplexes, or apartments located here. They subsequently are all owner occupied with no homes here being occupied by tenants currently renting.
While there are occasionally homes available in this indulgent neighbourhood, there are plenty of owners who have elected to make Roxboro a more permanent choice in housing. There are only about 400 residents living in Roxboro creating a peaceful and tranquil environment sure to please everyone, yet the neighbourhood is conveniently located to be close in for trips away from home.
Roxboro is neighbourhood full of surprises and conveniences that are second to none. From the time you step in the door of an older home that has been completely renovated and remodeled, you get the feeling of overindulgence. The homes are exquisite, and are sought after by the most discriminating, and offer close in shopping and dining that is second to none. There are also abundant outdoor activities available to include: hiking, cycling, jogging, and exploring the city.
Located in the south west end of the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the community of Rutland Park is an inner city district that sits just to the south of Richmond Road and 33rd Avenue. The western border is 37th Street West, the southern is the Glenmore Trail and to the east is the Crowchild Trail, one of Calgarys main traffic arteries.
Originally called Sarcee Park when annexed to the city in 1910, the name changed in 1952 when Rutland Park was established on the same bit of land. Mt. Royal College is within its borders as is Sir James Loughheed Elementary, part of the Calgary Public School System. Rutland Park offers a bit of open green space in the heart of the neighbourhood.
Housing is made up mostly of single family homes with less than 9 percent of the housing inventory being condominiums or apartments. Rentals make up 53 percent of the housing market. Median household income is average with just over 15 percent of residents in low income categories.
Scarboro is in the south west part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is divided into two areas. The first is Scarboro Hill which is mostly filled with single family homes. The second is Upper Scarboro, sometimes referred to as Scarboro/Sunalta West. This second area is a small residential alcove just to the west of Crowchild Trail.
The western border is 24th Street West and the eastern is 14th Street West. To the north is the Bow Trail and 17th Avenue South makes up the southern border. The Crowchild Trail freeway bisects the neighbourhood.
Housing in the area consists of 365 single family homes with just under 30 percent of those being rented. The area is fairly affluent with less than 10 percent of residents falling into the low income brackets. Roughly 20 percent of residents are immigrants.
Schools serving the area include the Sunalta Elementary Pubic School, part of the Calgary Public School System and Sacred Heart Elementary, a Catholic school. The closest shopping is at the Westbrook Shopping Centre to the west of the area. h3 align="center">Click Here For All Scarboro MLS Listings For Sale
In the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the residential district of Shaganappi sits on land that has been a part of the city since 1910. The name is actually a Cree word and its use goes back to 1870. The neighbourhood was formally established in 1949.
The area is located between the Bow River and 17th Avenue SW. The Shaganappi Golf Course, sitting just north of the Bow Trail is a big draw for the neighbourhood. Just a few blocks to the south of the course is the Shaganappi Hall and Tennis Club and edging the golf course on the west is the Westbrook Shopping Centre.
Housing is a mix of single family homes and mixed housing units. Apartments and condominiums make up just over 27 percent of the available housing. Over 52 percent of residences are rentals. Medium household income tends to be lower than the city average and just under 20 percent of residents are in low income brackets.
The Alex Ferguson Elementary School, part of the Calgary Public System, services the area. Public transit is excellent, particularly along 17th Avenue SW, which also features an assortment of retail outlets and restaurants.
Shawnee Slopes, located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is closely connected with Evergreen Estates which is the northern section of the neighbouring Evergreen community. Evergreen Estates shares the same Community association with Shawnee Slopes. The rest of Evergreen operates independently. Shawnee Slopes was names for the Shawnee first nations people.
The southern boundary is the James McKevitt Road, the eastern is the Macleod Trail, the northern border is Fish Creek Provincial Park and the western edge is Evergreen Street. Shawnee Slopes is represented in the Calgary City Council by Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13.
The population in 2006 was 1,617 with a median household income of $86,450 (as of 2000). Low income residents made up less than 7% of the population. Immigrants made up 20% of residents. Condominiums and apartments made up less than 15% of the available housing. 94% of homes were occupied by their owners.
The closest schools are the Inverleigh Montessori School and the Jump Start Preschool. St. Marys University College is just east of the Macleod Trail. Midnapore Mall is the closest shopping centre.
Shawnessy is in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The suburban residential area is bordered by Shawnessy Boulevard to the north, Macleod Trail in the east, 162nd Avenue S on the southern edge and by the James McKevitt Road in the west. The area was established in 1981 and is represented by Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13, in the Calgary City Council.
The population as of 2006 was 9,498 with a median household income of $72,687 (as of 2000). Low income residents made up 7% of the population. Immigrants made up just under 18%. Condominiums and apartments were less than 6% of the housing market. Over 95% of the homes were occupied by their owners.
Shawnessy Town Centre is the local shopping area that is just east of the neighbourhood. Fish Creek Provincial Park and its recreational facilities are to the north. The C-Train LRT system services the area via the Shawnessy station.
Three schools serve the neighbourhood. Father Doucet Elementary School (Catholic) and the Janet Johnstone Elementary public school and the Samuel W. Shaw Middle School are within the borders.
Silverado is a new residential area currently under development in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is on the very southern edge of the city, south of Spruce Meadows Trail and just east of the Spruce Meadows equestrian centre. The borders have yet to be firmly established, but at present Sheriff King Street forms the eastern edge and 194th Avenue S.W. is the southern edge (still unbuilt).
Silverado is growing. The 2007 census only showed 137 residents. This jumped to 1,308 in 2008. Construction did not even begin in the area until 2005. The area is represented by Alderman Linda Fox-Mellway, Ward 14, on the Calgary City Council.
Prompted by the owners of Spruce Meadows, a wetlands development was approved to sit between the show jumping facility and Silverado. As of now the closest school is the Chaparral School just east of the Macleod Trail. Shopping is available at Shawnessy Centre, just north of Spruce Meadows Trail.
Somerset is a residential area in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is at the southern edge of the city, just north of the Spruce Meadows Trail. Bridlewood is to the west, and the Macleod Trail is to the east. The show jumping equestrian centre, Spruce Meadows is to the south west.
Somerset was established in 1995 and is a relatively new area. Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13, is the representative on the Calgary City Council. The Somerset-Bridlewood station provides service from the C-Train LRT system.
In 2006, Somerset had a population of 8, 393 and a median household income of $68,150 (as of 2000). Low income residents made up fewer than 7% of the population. Immigrants made up 23% of residents. Just over 10% of the housing inventory was made up of condominiums and apartments. Over 90% of the residences were owner occupied.
The Somerset Elementary School (public) serves the area. Shawnessy Centre, to the east, is the closest shopping mall. A good portion of the area has been set aside for open green space.
South Calgary is a residential neighbourhood established in 1914, in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Though the area and name were established in 1914, construction of the neighbourhood did not really start until the 1950s. There is relatively mixed housing in South Calgary, and the majority of it is rental property.
Statistics show that better then 60% of the neighbourhood is rental, and the remaining portion is either owner occupied or used commercially.
There is constant interest in South Calgary due to its location and conveniences it offers. With most of the housing being rental, the bulk of the residents enjoy a fairly low maintenance life style. There are people moving into South Calgary as homes become available, and the neighbourhood is currently undergoing redevelopment.
South Calgary is a neighbourhood full of conveniences. The Alexander Calhoun Branch of Calgary Public Library is located in the neighbourhood for all your reading pleasures. They also have a community swimming pool used by the residents of South Calgary, and there are a few parks as well. Dining and shopping that is second to none is close in for those nights out on the town.
The residential neighbourhood of Southwood is located in south western Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The northern boundary is 98th Avenue, which is an alley to the north of Southland Drive. The MacLeod Trail frames the east, Anderson Road is on the southern edge and 14th Street SW frames the western border. Southland Drive runs through the northern part of the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood was founded in 1959 and its City Council Representative is Diane-Colley Urquhart, Alderman of Ward 13.
Figures from 2000 show the median household income to be $51, 409 with 14% of the residents being in the low income bracket. Just over 18% of residents were immigrants. 21% of the residences are condominiums and apartments, mostly in buildings of less than five stories. 58% of homes are owner occupied.
Schools in the neighbourhood include the Ethel M. Johnson Elementary School, the Foundations for the Future Elementary and the Harold Panabaker Junior High, all part of the Calgary Public School System. The Catholic St. Stephen Elementary and Junior High also serve the area.
The Southland Park commercial development complex services the neighbourhood. The Oakridge Co-op also provides nearby shopping.
Sitting just east of the Shaganappi Golf Course and north of Westbrook shopping Centre, the community of Spruce Cliff is part of the south western corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Pacific Railway tracks make up the northern boundary along with the Bow River. The western edge is 37th Street West and to the south is the Bow Trail. Part of 33rd Street West also shares the eastern edge.
The neighbourhood was officially established in 1950 on land belonging to the city of Calgary since 1910. Condominiums and apartments make up over 50 percent of the housing inventory with a total of 65 percent of housing being rental units. Median income is less than the city average with over 30 percent of residents being in the low income category. Over a quarter of Spruce Cliffs residents are immigrants.
The Spruce Cliff Elementary School, part of the Calgary Public System is available to residents. In addition to shopping at Westbrook, the local Spruce Cliff Grocery offers a local alternative. The Wildflower Art Centre is also within district boundaries.
Located in south west Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the community of Sunalta has been around since 1910. The land the neighbourhood sits on was annexed to Calgary in 1907 from its previous owners, the Canadian Pacific Railway. Sunalta currently has redevelopment plans in place.
Sunalta is just east of the Scarboro neighbourhood and south of the Bow River. Downtown Calgary is to the north east of the area. Housing consists of a mix of apartments, condominiums and single family homes. Over 85 percent of homes are in multi-unit buildings and 83 percent of the housing in Sunalta is rented. About 30 percent of residents fall into the low income category.
The neighbourhood shares the Sacred Heart Elementary Catholic School and the Calgary Public School Systems Sunalta Elementary with neighbouring Scarboro. Shopping is available at the Westbrook Shopping Centre. The Crowchild Trail freeway provides easy access both within the city and to other area in the province. Public transit is available.
Home to the popular Westgate Shopping Centre and the Westgate Hotel, this neighbourhood sits in the south west portion of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Bow Trail makes up the northern border, Sarcee Trail the west, 45th Street West is to the east and 17th Avenue South frames the southern edge.
The land was annexed to Calgary in 1956 and the community of Westgate was created a year later. Most homes in the area remain single family structures. Apartments and condominiums make up less than 15 percent of available housing. Just under a quarter of the housing inventory are rental units. Roughly 10 percent of residents are in the low income category.
Two schools service Westgate. One is Vincent Massey Junior High, part of the Calgary Public School System. The other is Westgate Bilingual Elementary, also a public school. Kidzinc Westgate is a private day care centre.
Located in the southwest portion of the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the district of Wildwood has been sitting on its plateau south of the Bow River valley since the 1950s. Edworthy Park is on the northern edge, a popular open space natural zone in the city. The Spruce Cliff neighbourhood sits to the east near 38th Avenue SW. The Bow Trail, a major traffic artery is to the south.
Wildwood is known for large, wide lots with rear driveways. Most homes are single family homes, many of which date back to the neighbourhoods beginnings. Less than 10 percent of available housing is made up of apartments and condominiums. Almost 90 percent of homes are lived in by their owners.
Wildwood Elementary, a Calgary Public School, serves the community. Wildwood Play School is available as well. Westbrook Shopping Centre is to the south east.
Conveniently located in the southwest of the city, Windsor Park has easy access to Macleod Trail on its eastern edge and is also bordered by the Elbow river on its western edge. The Calgary Golf and Country Club is nearby, and great access to shopping is available nearby at the Chinook Centre.
According to the most recent census data the average income in the area was just under $40,000/year. About 2/3 of the homes in the area are condos or apartments, primarily used for rental purposes.
Woodbine is a residential area on the very western edge of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is in the south west section of the city and borders the Tsuu Tina first nation reserve on its western edge. The Fish Creek Provincial Park is to the south. Anderson Road is to the north and 24th Street West is on the eastern border.
Woodbine was established in 1980. In 2006 it had a population of 9,882. The median house hold income, as of 2000 was $83,844. Just over 7% of residents fell into the low income bracket. Over 21% of residents were immigrants. Most buildings were single family homes and over 91% were occupied by their owners.
The neighbourhood is represented at Calgary City Council by Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13. Two schools, the St. Jude Elementary (Catholic) and the Woodbine Elementary (public) are in the area. Woodbine is considered one of the safest areas in Calgary, as determined by low percentages of crime in both property and personal issues.
Woodlands, established in 1976, is located in the south west corner of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood borders the Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south and the Canyon Meadows Golf course on its eastern edge. Woodbine is represented by Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart, Ward 13, on the Calgary City Council.
As of 2006, the areas population was 6,529 with a median household income of $71,234 (as of 2000). Over 14% of its residents were in the low income brackets. Almost 23% of the residents were immigrants. Condominiums and apartments made up over 11% of the residential housing. 75% of the homes were lived in by their owners.
Woodlands Elementary School (public) services the area. The closest shopping is Woodvine Square, via Woodview Drive S.W. Southcentre Mall, to the north east, is the closest major shopping centre. It can be accessed by Anderson Road S.W.
