Arbour Lake Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in northwest Calgary, bounded by Country Hills Boulevard to the north, Crowchild Trail to the south, Nose Hill Drive to the east and Stoney Trail to the west. Neighbouring communities include Royal Oak, Citadel, Hawkwood, Ranchlands, Tuscany, Scenic Acres and Silver Springs.

History

The community was established in 1992 and named after Arbor Lake in Newport Beach, California.

Lifestyle

It is a family-oriented suburb whose residents have private lake access for swimming, boating and winter skating.

Housing & property types

Housing is predominantly single-family detached homes, with some condominiums and apartments.

Shopping & dining

Crowfoot Crossing, a large shopping centre immediately north, provides grocery, big-box retail, restaurants and services.

Parks & recreation

The community's central lake supports seasonal swimming, fishing and boating in summer and skating in winter, complemented by surrounding parks and pathways.

Schools

Schools include Arbour Lake School (grades 5-9) and Robert Thirsk High School under the Calgary Board of Education, along with St. Ambrose School (K-9) in the Calgary Catholic School District.

Getting around

The Crowfoot CTrain station, the northwest terminus of the Red Line, sits at the community's edge by Crowfoot Crossing. Crowchild Trail, Country Hills Boulevard and Stoney Trail provide road access.

Who it may suit

May suit families wanting lake access and a detached home near the CTrain and major shopping.

Nearby neighbourhoods