Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post

Daryei · 04-20-2014, 02:11 AM

Hi,

My family and I are moving back to Calgary after living for almost 10 years in th UK. We are looking for a house that will be near the university.

We're particularly interested in top pubic schools for our two kids, and availability of good green spaces and recreation activities ( I think weekends are about to be spent in rinks and at swimming pools).

Coming from London, we know that YYC will be a big adjustment in terms of driving vs walking (we don't drive here), so would like a community with a good walkscore.

An easy commute to downtown (or at least to the LRT) would be a bonus - but quick commute to the UofC is key.

We've been looking at the Tri-wood area (particularly Brentwood), and have been looking to Varsity Acres/Estates. There's not a lot of houses out there - so have also been considering Edgemont & Dalhousie & University Heights.

What we can't seem to get is a feel for the community and its makeup. Given what I've described - can anyone give me a steer, or pro's and con's of some of the areas I'm looking at? Are there any others to consider?

04-20-2014, 02:11 AM	#1
Daryei Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: calgary Exp:	Neighbourhood Advice...? Hi, My family and I are moving back to Calgary after living for almost 10 years in th UK. We are looking for a house that will be near the university. We're particularly interested in top pubic schools for our two kids, and availability of good green spaces and recreation activities ( I think weekends are about to be spent in rinks and at swimming pools). Coming from London, we know that YYC will be a big adjustment in terms of driving vs walking (we don't drive here), so would like a community with a good walkscore. An easy commute to downtown (or at least to the LRT) would be a bonus - but quick commute to the UofC is key. We've been looking at the Tri-wood area (particularly Brentwood), and have been looking to Varsity Acres/Estates. There's not a lot of houses out there - so have also been considering Edgemont & Dalhousie & University Heights. What we can't seem to get is a feel for the community and its makeup. Given what I've described - can anyone give me a steer, or pro's and con's of some of the areas I'm looking at? Are there any others to consider?