In 2011 Avenue Magazine ran a survey looking for the best Calgary neighbourhood. Which neighbourhood won this prestigious honour? Elboya.

As part of the inner city with mature trees proudly lining the streets, this is a part of Calgary that rightly deserves its fame for being the best Calgary neighbourhood. Elboya is like a piece of hidden nature with downtown lurking only 4 km away. Green space and pathways surround this neighbourhood of single family homes and condominiums.

If you have a family and want the best of the best this area may be exactly what you need. There are 2 elementary French Immersion elementary schools, 2 French immersion and 1 regular junior highs and 3 high schools - 1 regular and 1 French immersion.

Stanley Park is a favorite for area residents with tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a beach, sports fields and much more. It is the perfect place to head to with a picnic basket in hand and a bottle of sunscreen for the day.

The hilly terrain of Elboya offers a great view of the Rockies in the West and the cityscape of Calgary to the north. The Elbow River runs along the north side, which helps to contribute to this community's "back to nature" feel.

Walkers and joggers will love the supply of trails. Calgary's pathway system is connected to Elboya and major transportation routes are close by.

This is the perfect neighborhood if you're looking for a piece of sanity within the beating heartbeat of Calgary. It's a place where you can raise your children safely but close enough to downtown to take part in the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rare to see this type of special community in any city and the close-knit members of this neighborhood certainly appreciate it. In real estate terms land values will always keep their value plus rise over time. The average price for property in Elboya right now is slightly less than $1,500,000. This is for homes only.

With the older homes there are plenty of opportunities for renovations to make the home your own in this best of the best Calgary neighbourhood. This is prime real estate for sale in Calgary and it really doesn't get any better than this folks.