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February 2023

Found 4 blog entries for February 2023.

Calgary Best Neighbourhoods for Enjoying Nature

Homebuyers have been moving to Calgary by the thousands in recent years, and it's easy to see why. Calgary's economy is booming, and the city offers a diverse dining and entertainment scene, plus affordable housing. But one of the top draws to this gorgeous Alberta city is the access to nature, both around town and right in residents' backyards. Let's explore five of the top communities for enjoying nature in Calgary.

Silver Springs

When enjoying nature in Calgary, there are few better choices than the idyllic Silver Springs community in Northwest Calgary, located between Crowchild Trail, the Bow River, and Nose Hill Drive. There's no more prominent attraction in the area than Bowmont Park, a sprawling green space along the Bow River covering

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Schools and School Districts in Airdrie

One of the first questions many people ask when moving to a new city is about the local schools. For those moving to Airdrie, the city offers students many educational opportunities across grade levels and different lagnuages. Here's a closer look at the schools and school districts in the city of Airdrie, Alberta, and what they have to offer.

Public Schools in Airdrie

Rocky View Schools is the district that administers the secular public schools in Airdrie and much of the surrounding rural areas to the north of Calgary. The district has a list of school boundary maps to help residents determine which schools are connected to their Airdrie addresses. Rocky View Schools manages 18 public schools, including the following:

  • AE Bowers Elementary
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Airdrie Best Neighbourhoods

The city of Airdrie may be smaller than nearby Calgary, but that doesn't make it any less exciting. If anything, Airdrie's best neighbourhoods offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of a large metropolis while still affording residents access to modern amenities. They're positioned near the city's best restaurants, schools, shops, and recreational areas, leaving no shortage of things to do in Airdrie. Better yet, they boast an affordable housing stock of recent builds, helping Airdronians stretch their dollars even further.

But for those visiting or moving to Airdrie, where are the best neighbourhoods in the city? And with so many unique Airdrie communities, how does one choose?

To help narrow down the search, here are a few of the best

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Comparing Calgary and Vancouver

Although they're separated by nearly 1,000 kilometres, Vancouver and Calgary have quite a few things in common, but they also differ in several important ways.

While Vancouver is a coastal city, Calgary has an inland location in Alberta. Its population exceeds 1.3 million residents, and Calgary's climate features colder but drier and brighter conditions. It's known for rodeo events, winter sports and the Calgary Tower. Vancouver experiences warm, frequently wet weather. Around 662,000 people live in this British Columbia city famous for its seaside landscapes and prosperous film industry. For anyone considering moving to Calgary or Vancouver, this guide will help to highlight the main similarities and differences.

Calgary Economy vs. Vancouver

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