Brentwood Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in northwest Calgary, bounded by John Laurie Boulevard to the north, Crowchild Trail to the south, Shaganappi Trail to the west and Brisebois and Charleswood Drives to the east. The University of Calgary lies to the southwest.

History

The community was established in 1960 and developed as a post-war suburb.

Lifestyle

It is a settled community mixing long-time residents, families and students, with strong transit and university access.

Housing & property types

Housing is primarily single-family detached homes from the 1960s, with newer infill, condominiums and rental units.

Shopping & dining

Brentwood Village Shopping Centre, the nearby University District development and Market Mall provide retail, grocery and dining.

Parks & recreation

Nose Hill Park, one of Canada's largest urban parks, lies to the north, and the Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic and Recreation Centre serves the area.

Schools

Schools include Sir Winston Churchill High School and several elementary and junior schools under the Calgary Board of Education; the University of Calgary and Rocky Mountain College are adjacent.

Getting around

The Brentwood CTrain station on the Red Line serves the community, with University station nearby; Crowchild and Shaganappi Trails provide road access.

Community facilities

The Nose Hill Library and the Sir Winston Churchill aquatic centre are in the area.

Who it may suit

May suit university staff, students and families wanting transit and detached homes near the U of C.

Nearby neighbourhoods