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SW Calgary Real Estate


Southwest Calgary stretches south from the Bow River and west from McLeod Trail in the heart of downtown to the city's rural southern and western limits.

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The rolling land in Southwest Calgary is gently embellished with hills and valleys, deep ravines, small ponds and fresh water. With great views of the snow-capped rocky mountains underlining the horizon on the city's western edge, many hilltop neighborhoods also survey the distant prairie and the beautiful downtown skyline. Important waterways like the Bow River, Fish Creek, and Elbow River all run through SW Calgary. The Glenmore Reservoir is a popular place to swim, boat, bird-watch and fish in the summertime. Like so much of the city, the Southwest is also graced with plenty of public parkland, mature trees and an extensive urban trail system that Calgarians use all year round.

Southwest Calgary Homes

Though the SW contains many of Calgary's oldest and most affluent neighbourhoods, the SW Calgary real estate market offers everything from turn-of-the-century character homes in mature neighbourhoods to brand new custom-built homes in well-planned subdivisions. You'll find exceptional urban living in waterfront condos right downtown, beautiful single family homes with plenty of room to grow, and rambling equestrian acreages on the south and west fringes of the district. Expect to find a wide range of pricing as well - from starter homes to luxurious million dollar estates.

SW Calgary Equestrian Properties

Looking for a country home? The southern and western edges of southwest Calgary have lots of open space, whether you like to keep horses or just kick back on the ranch. Still only 15 minutes to downtown, these homes and the lifestyle they offer are always in high demand.

SW Calgary Luxury Homes

Southwest Calgary also has the largest selection of luxury homes in the city. New homes, country club developments, high end condos and old city estates are all here. Well established neighbourhoods like Mount Royal, Elbow Park, Britannia and Bel Aire feature homes dating back to the early 1900s.

Schools in SW Calgary

Parents looking for schools for K-12 students will find an abundance of choice in Calgary. The Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, and French Language School Board all operate public schools in the Southwest. There are also several public charter schools and private academies in the Southwest.

Calgary Board of Education

K-12 Public Schools in SW Calgary

Charter Schools

Conseil Scolaire du Sud de l'Alberta

École de la Source (K-10)

Catholic School Board

K-12 Catholic Schools in SW Calgary

Post Secondary

Mount Royal College is a degree-granting college with a campus at Mount Royal Gate. Established in 1910, this popular post-secondary school attracts 13,000 students every year.

Transportation and Recreation

The C-Train is Calgary's Light Rail Transit line. It currently serves the area from downtown all the way to Somerset/Bridlewood Station in Somerset, SW Calgary. All communities in SW Calgary also have city bus service and connections to C-Train stations. Over the next 10 years, Calgary Transit plans to extend the LRT system further into the west part of town, going up to 69th Street and possibly even to 85th Street.

Calgary City Trails

For those that prefer to be 100% self-propelled, Calgary has the most extensive urban trail system in North America. Approximately 635 km of pathways and 260 km of bikeways scout the city highways and biways taking walkers, joggers, cyclists and rollerbladers to work, school and play every day, all-year-round. The city has regular snow removal on the best-loved paths to keep residents moving even in the coldest months. Many trails, like those around Glenmore Reservoir, welcome horseback riding as well. Like the rest of Calgary, the Southwest is well-served by this fantastic inner city system.

Recreation

There's plenty of opportunity for those who like to get out and go in Calgary. With so much great open terrain and only a short drive from the most majestic mountains on the continent, horseback riding, golf, hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking are all popular activities here.

For those who prefer the indoors, the city also operates four public recreational facilites in SW Calgary. Local residents can enjoy heated swimming pools, fitness centres, hot tubs, drop-in childcare and a range of fitness classes in the SW through the Calgary Board of Recreation.

Canada Olympic Park, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Edworthy Park, Optimist Athletic Park, Glenmore Athletic Park, and Stanley Park are just a few of the many parks and green belts in the Southwest.

The Westside recreation centre is also in Southwest Calgary. This is a stunning family fitness facility with skating rinks, an aquatic park with a wave pool and water slide. The Westside gym includes a climbing wall, cardio equipment, weight machines and a 430m walking/running track. The centre also offers rec programs for kids and adults, rooms for community events, parties and meetings. There's drop-in childcare for parents using the facility as well as regular daycare, after school and preschool programs. There's also a free outdoor skate park and basketball courts for public use.

Other SW Calgary Attractions

  • Calgary Tower
  • Olympic Plaza
  • Convention Centre
  • Performing Arts Centre
  • Calgary Science Centre
  • Mewata Armoury
  • the Glenbow Museum
  • Prince's Island Park
  • Heritage Park - Canada's Largest Living Historical Village
  • Glenmore Reservoir and park
  • 7 golf courses
  • Lindsay Park Sports Centre
  • Southland Leisure Centre
  • YMCA on Heritage Drive,
  • Spruce Meadows Equestrian Centre is at the edge of the city limits on the south end.

More about SW Calgary

Historically, Southwest Calgary is a politically conservative area and the former riding of both Preston Manning and Stephen Harper. The area has approximately 107,920 residents, more than 19% have immigrated and more than 19% hold university degrees. The average family income is $91,529 and unemployment is just 4.4%.

Healthcare

Rockyview Hospital is in SW Calgary.

 

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