Despite being a broad area that currently covers the South and West districts, the southwest quadrant attracts a lot of house purchasers due to its exceptional communities and amenities. Residents in the southwest have easy access to places like Kananaskis Country and Bragg Creek, and this region is home to several of the city's most renowned masterplanned subdivisions.
1. Altadore
With its excellent location next to the Elbow River, Glenmore Reservoir, Marda Loop BIA, and Mount Royal University, Altadore is an upmarket inner-city area. Altadore can be the neighbourhood you've been looking for if you frequently visit the city centre and want a higher end property with ample space for the whole family. It is also accessible to downtown.
2. Beltline
The Beltline is home to some of Calgary's most exquisite and opulent streetside townhouses, high-rise apartments, as well as more reasonably priced homes. With several amenities located along entertainment routes like 10th, 12th, and 17th Avenues SW, it may also be one of Calgary's most walkable neighbourhoods and greatest places to live. Due to its "close to everything" location, including the office in the business core, downtown workers adore the Beltline.
3. Crestmont
With direct access to the city limits, the TransCanada Highway to the west, and amenities at the renowned Winsport Canada Olympic Park, Crestmont is a family-oriented neighbourhood unlike any other in the city. Crestmont has a cutting-edge master plan with parks, playgrounds, and connected walkways that foster a remarkable environment for families to develop and make memories in. For those who prefer the outdoors and an immediate escape to the mountains and beyond through Highway 1, Crestmont is a terrific area.
4. Estates in Elbow Valley
Elbow Valley Estates is a posh neighbourhood that has repeatedly won awards for being the greatest community in Calgary and the best community in Canada. It is still one of the best places to live in Calgary. Elbow Valley Estates, known for its estate luxury houses southwest of Calgary, provides buyers with a rural luxury living experience that is unmatched by many other rural communities close to the city.
5. Green, Garrison
Phase two of the City of Calgary's reconstruction of the Canadian Forces Base was called Garrison Green. In addition to Victorian-style row homes and a few inexpensive housing units close to the highway, the neighbourhood also features exclusive million dollar residences backing out onto big park spaces. Garrison Green's two huge parks, where youngsters are frequently playing with others in the vicinity, are characterised by war memorials. This suburb is genuinely close-knit and family-oriented, yet it's only a five-minute drive to the city centre.
6. Glendale
Residents of Glendale appreciate living in a "close-to-everything" neighbourhood close to the Westhills Shopping Centre and Chinook Mall while still being about 10 to 15 minutes from the city centre. While neighbouring roads like 17th Avenue SW, Glenmore Trail, and Crowchild Trail offer strong communication with the rest of the community, Optimist Park offers recreational options. Another emerging infill city, Glendale, has a number of ongoing or just completed redevelopment projects at any given time.
7. Glengarry / Killarney
Living in Killarney / Glengarry, one of the nicest areas in southwest Calgary, you can easily escape to the west through Bow Trail or head the other direction and arrive downtown in minutes. The West C-Train line, Westbrook Mall and 17th Avenue SW are three essential services that Killarney residents use on a daily basis and that, to put it mildly, make life more easy. There are a few newly built houses, townhouses, and even some condos in the Killarney region. This neighbourhood can be perfect for you depending on your spending limit and real estate objectives!
8. Royal Mount
Upper Mount Royal is a wealthy inner-city neighbourhood with a fantastic inner-city location, lovely residences, riverfront properties, and short commutes to and from downtown Calgary through Elbow Drive. One of the greatest and most costly places to live in Calgary, the region is partially perched on an escarpment and is home to some of the most prestigious properties in the city. Mount Royal is also home to The Glencoe Club, one of Calgary's most prestigious private clubs.
9. Stanley Park/Parkhill
The inhabitants of this highly sought-after luxury enclave in southwest Calgary have a lot to choose from, including ridge walkouts with stunning city views and proximity to the Elbow River trails. Stanley Park, which is in the centre of the neighbourhood, has a lot of mature trees that provide plenty of shade as well as a public pool, sports fields, BBQ pits, and other amenities. Parkhill is a popular luxury neighbourhood for many families seeking an urban lifestyle with all the advantages offered by the close-by parks, paths, and recreation facilities (Repsol).
10. Virginia Park/Knob Hill
Richmond Park/Knob Hill is a conveniently situated neighbourhood only a short distance from the Marda Loop, the Beltline, and downtown. At different strip malls and shopping centres like Westbrook Mall, Chinook Centre, and along 17th Avenue SW, you may find all the conveniences and services you require close by. Richmond Park/Knob Hill is a popular neighbourhood for new infill home buyers since it is close to the Beltline and has a number of new construction projects.
11. Signal Hill
A southwest neighbourhood in the upscale west part of the city is called Signal Hill. Signal Hill is home to a wide range of houses, and its residents may easily escape the city to the mountains while still living only a short distance from the Westhills Shopping Centre. Some homes boast breath-taking city views.
12. South Calgary
Another suburb with a central location is South Calgary, which should not be mistaken with the South District. Here, you can discover a number of recently constructed condo complexes close to Marda Loop. When residing in this highly desired south neighbourhood, you can drive to downtown in less than five minutes or stroll down to the store in the adjoining business improvement area.
13. Spruce Cliff
Spruce Cliff is accessible to all the conveniences and services you might want, including Westbrook Mall, downtown, and the Beltline, and is situated just south of the Bow River. Enjoy your evenings by going for a quiet stroll or possible workout along the Bow River trails. Enjoy panoramic views of north Calgary and the river valley to the west in addition to the fantastic location.
14. Victoria Park
Not only is Victoria Park one of the greatest places to live in Calgary due to its convenient location, but there are also a staggering number of apartment complexes from which to pick. Victoria Park is home to a C-Train station, the Stampede Grounds, Sasso, Vetro, Nuera, Alura, and numerous more tall buildings. Heritage structures give Victoria Park's streetscapes charm, and many people choose to live there since it is close to great restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Paved walkways connect the Repsol Sport Centre to Victoria Park, which is bordered by the Elbow River.
15. Westgate
In Calgary's southwest inner city, the neighbourhood of Westgate is an emerging infill area. Even though there are still a few post-war bungalow homes in the region, everything is swiftly changing as new infill buildings take centre stage in a market with great demand. With a wide variety of adjacent amenities on 17th Avenue SW and Westbrook Mall, not to mention the walkable distance to C-Train stations on the West LRT Line and trails along the Bow River, Westgate gives homeowners ease when conducting daily errands.
16. Wildwood
Just a short drive west of the city centre, on the edge of the Bow River Valley Plateau, Wildwood provides its residents with a tranquil inner-city setting with exceptional access to utilities and recreational opportunities. Westbrook Mall, the southwest LRT line and everything else on 17th Avenue SW are all only a few blocks away from Wildwood, and a few steps down the plateau will bring you right to the paved paths of the lovely Bow River.
17. Winfdsor Park
Many factors contribute to the popularity of this family-friendly neighbourhood, including its excellent position just moments from the Elbow River parks and walkways, the Macleod Trail amenity corridor, and just a short distance from downtown and the Beltline. Additionally, Windsor Park is adjacent to the parks and walking trails on the Glenmore Reservoir, giving locals plenty of outdoor leisure and recreation activities.