Banff Trail Calgary Neighbourhood Profile and Real Estate Statistics
Banff Trail is a neighbourhood in Calgary’s inner city with a range of homes including detached bungalows, townhomes, and newer homes in infill architecture. It is bordered to the West by The University of Calgary and to the South by SAIT. This mature neighbourhood is very popular with the younger crowd due to it’s its proximity to McMahon Stadium, SAIT, the University of Calgary and the C-Train. Since a lot of University and SAIT students live in the area it has a high percentage of rental properties however this is not a negative thing as the community is still very well-kept with residence taking care of their homes even their rental houses.
This tree-topped neighbourhood includes walking trails and several parks, including Confederation Park which is a 400-acre park and is popular all year-round with cyclists, hikers, families and cross country skiers.
Real Estate in Banff Trail consists of a mixture of 1950 bungalows and newer attached and detached infills. This neighbourhood is evolving rapidly and currently has a renovation plan in place. With Banff Trail being revitalized Real Estate in Banff Trail, with a lot of recent developments bringing in new infills, attached homes, townhomes and condos with quality inner city home builders. It is adjacent to the Trans Canada Highway, providing convenient access to the Rocky Mountains to the West for residents and is situated within walking distance of the University of Calgary and SAIT.
Homes in Banff Trail also benefit from being close to the C-Train line providing easy access to downtown and shopping and other areas of Calgary. This neighbourhood is surrounded by vast recreation areas and a broad green belt to the north. Tennis courts, a playground with a wading pool and water fountains at Canmore Park make it a friendly community destination in the summer months for young families.
The Northhill Shopping Center, two public bilingual schools, two ice rinks, Jubilee Auditorium, Canada Olympic Park and Foothills Athletic Park are additional Banff Trail amenities close to the community.
Schools
Families in Banff Trail are able to enjoy numerous amazing schools that serve children from Kindergarten to University. Below are links to all the school options close to Banff Trail.
Links to school Websites that service Banff Trail
Banff Trail Community Association
The Banff Trail Community Association was founded in 1954 to meet the many needs of its individuals, many of whom were young families just starting out. Their kids were searching for social & recreational events that went beyond playing in “The Gulley” and using cardboard as mounds of construction dirt covered by sleds down snow.
Parents often wanted a social outlet, outside of the operations of their children. Very soon, square dancing became popular and out of that came the Banff Vans, a devoted community of residents whose love for dancing won them a place in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics opening ceremonies.
Many years later the Banff Trail Community Association is still going strong. The Community Hall is now 53 years old, and over the years it has had the occasional facelift. With the introduction of soccer, as well as casinos, Stampede breakfasts and BBQs, New Year’s Eve parties and they also have the pleasure of the famous Monday Night Jam sessions, social activities are on the rise.
Banff Trail Shopping, Restaurants and Professional Services
Banff Trail is conveniently located within minutes of a broad variety of shopping possibilities. North Hill Centre with a Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart and Winners is situated along 16th Avenue just south of the neighbourhood. A variety of restaurants, stores, and facilities are available at the shopping centre. Market Mall (the biggest shopping centre in NW Calgary), Northland Mall, and the trendy Kensington District are all nearby with everything residents of Banff Trail would ever need.
For those who like to browse trendy boutiques and enjoy independent coffee shops, Kensington is not far away and well worth the drive. The Roasterie located in Kensington is where coffee beans are roasted in house. Some of the best restaurants in Calgary are also located here, including, to name just a few, Cotto Italian Comfort Food, Modern Steak, and Vero Bistro. For a coffee shop within walking distance to Banff Trail check out Higher Ground which is popular with the University crowd and mobile warriors alike.
Banff Trail Recreation Facilities
The Calgary Winter Club, one of Calgary’s premier fitness clubs, is also only a 10-minute drive north of the Banff Trail and is nestled along the east side of Nose Hill Park. Members have access to a variety of fitness activities, including, to name a few, basketball, squash, swimming, ice-skating, weight training and rock climbing. The fine-dining restaurant, Elevation, as well as a bar and banquet facilities, are also available at the club.
The Vecova Recreation Centre it’s also a great option to get some exercise and includes three studio rooms, a flexible 35.5 foot saltwater pool, four gymnasium and three multipurpose rooms.
A community garden, a soccer programme and a hockey and ice rink are provided by the Banff Trail Community Association. To keep Banff Trail residents busy, the Community Hall features yoga programmes, karate and crib games etc.
Transit in Royal Oak
The Banff Trail C-Train station is within walking distance to many areas of Banff Trail and is a major source of transportation to various parts of the city including the downtown core. Bus stops with busses frequently travelling the routes are also planned in the neighbourhood making taking the bus an easy option as well. Easy access is also provided to Crowchild Trail which connects to Stoney Trail leading out to the mountains and other vital parts of Calgary.
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Banff Trail Calgary Real Estate Sales & Real Estate Statistics
Welcome to my Banff Trail N.W. Calgary neighbourhoods and real estate statistics area. Here you can view up-to-date real estate sales data including average sale prices for single-family homes and condos in Banff Trail, as well as ownership vs rental charts, and yearly price trends since the year 2000. You will also find neighbourhood profiles that include information on residents such as average household incomes, education levels, occupational statistics and various information that I hope will make your home buying or selling decision easier.
If you are planning to buy or sell a home in Banff Trail and would like an update on recent listing activities or sales, please feel free to contact me. I am always glad to answer your questions regarding Banff Trail Real Estate. Alternatively, If you are looking to view the available homes for sale in Banff Trail or access the sold price information on homes in Banff Trail you can view the Banff Trail Real Estate Page to access all the homes for sale as well as SOLD history and numbers for Banff Trail homes near you.
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Curious about your future neighbours in Banff Trail? Below is much of the information home buyers find useful when considering buying a home in Banff Trail. You will find neighbourhood information such as resident’s age ranges, languages spoken, educations levels, and household incomes.
Banff Trail Realtor
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