Learn about the various Neighbourhoods in Calgary.

To maintain the integrity of the MLS® System, CREB® has decided to align community names, boundaries and districts with that of the City of Calgary. These community changes will come into effect January 5, 2016, and will turn the current 4 quadrants into 8 districts. 

This change is happening because many community names no longer exist or aren't even officially recognized by the City of Calgary, causing a lot of confusion. This will make the data and resources more reliable for everyone who uses them. 

The MLS® System is a powerful tool, but only if we maintain its integrity. Aligning with the City of Calgary community names and districts will clean up our data and create a more reliable tool for all. Alignment will also provide clarity and…

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Calgary's northwest is one of the largest quadrants in the City of Calgary with approximately 300,000 residents. It is known for its proximity to the mountains, hilly terrain, beautiful golf courses and suburban living.  It is also home to the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and the Alberta College of Art, making it a great choice for those pursuing academic studies. But also a close distance to a ton of amenities, shopping centres, hospitals and a number of other schools. 

But one of the more unspoken benefits to living in northwest Calgary, is the amazing scenery and nature surrounding the areas there. 

Parks

Northwest Calgary is home to Nose Hill Park, considered one of the largest municipal parks located in Canada. Nose Hill Park is…

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For the third year in a row, the northwest community of Arbour Lake has been named one of Calgary's Best Neighbourhoods by Avenue Magazine. The ranking comes as a result of the magazine's annual survey, the results of which were released this morning. 

Arbour Lake is Northwest Calgary's only lake community, featuring a trout stocked, 10 acre lake, mountain views, and a plethora of parks and walkways. Located in the community is the brand new state of the art public high school, Robert Thirsk. At the heart of the community is the Arbour Lake Community Centre which runs several programs throughout the winter and summer.

Arbour Lake is truly a community that has it all. Located next to Crowfoot Crossing, one of the largest outdoor malls in Calgary,…

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If you're unfamiliar with the Edgemont Beautification Project, it's a community initiative focused on improving appearance via landscaping, plantings and maintenance throughout Edgemont. 

These upgraded maintenance programs make a significant difference in communities.  Hamptons, Citadel and most recently Hawkwood, all have them in place and they have really made a big difference in those communities.  Possible improvements listed on the petition website are as follows:

  • Raised planting beds
  • Cement pots
  • Mowing
  • Watering
  • Flowers
  • Fertilizer
  • Shrubs/grasses
  • Trees
  • Litter control
  • Weed management

There are now more than 100 volunteer committee members and canvassers actively working together on the project, and the support…

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The suburbs are still the number one choice for Calgarians choosing to buy (according to the 2014 City of Calgary census), and if you've never considered living in the suburbs, they have a lot to offer. There are some common misconceptions about living the suburbs that may be holding you back, and we're going to dispell them right now.

The suburbs are too far from everything: this couldn't be farther from the truth in Calgary. Calgary's suburb communities are self-sustaining neighbourhoods which all have easy access to major roadways and transportation options. Almost every suburb community in Calgary is within a 20-minute drive to downtown.

There's no amenities: again, each suburb community in Calgary is self-sustaining. There are plenty of…

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Airdire is a small city in Alberta located at the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. It is also a part of Calgary region and is just a few miles north of Calgary International Airport. Its local economy rely on local and regional retail, professional services, and construction and manufacturing industries. It is one of the most sought-after cities in Alberta because of its location. Airdrie was known for being a “bedroom community” because of its proximity to Calgary.

What is a Bedroom Community?

“Bedroom community” is a term used to describe a residential area where majority of the residents work or perform somewhere else. This means that the occupations, schools, or businesses of most residents of Airdrie are located outside their locale.

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The Hamptons Golf Club is now offering a new membership opportunity, that allows members to receive not only the benefit sof the Hamptons Golf Course, but premier access to their other affiliate golf courses. 

Now is the time for members, families and guests to access an exceptional line-up of amenities including golf, practice facilities, and a state of the art 37,000 square foot clubhouse. Every aspect of this club is geared toward service. Every member is a well-respected guest that we hope will take advantage of all privileges offered.

Affiliate golf courses are: Windmill Golf Group, Silverwing Links, Harvest Hills, Wildnerness Club (Montana), Springbank Links, Boulder Creek, Northern Bear and Mickelson National. 

Some of the membership…

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