West Springs Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits on the western edge of the southwest, bounded by 69th Street SW to the east, Bow Trail to the south and Old Banff Coach Road to the north, next to Cougar Ridge and the Springbank rural area, with the area west of 85th Street known as Wentworth.

History

Formerly part of East Springbank, the land was annexed to Calgary in 1995 and West Springs was established in 2001.

Lifestyle

It is a family-oriented suburb near Canada Olympic Park with fast highway access west to the Rockies.

Housing & property types

Housing is predominantly single-family detached homes.

Shopping & dining

Neighbourhood shopping is available along the 85th Street SW area, with the larger Aspen Landing centre nearby in Aspen Woods.

Schools

West Springs School and West Ridge School serve the community under the Calgary Board of Education.

Getting around

Calgary Transit bus service connects the area, with major road access via Bow Trail, Old Banff Coach Road, 69th Street SW and Sarcee Trail, and the 69 Street CTrain station on the Blue Line a short distance to the southeast.

Attractions & landmarks

The community is near Canada Olympic Park (WinSport), with year-round skiing, sliding and mountain-bike facilities.

Who it may suit

It may suit families wanting newer detached homes with quick mountain access.

Nearby neighbourhoods