Why Buy Real Estate in Garrison Woods?

#1 – Nearby Amenities in Marda Loop

Imagine living within a few minutes drive from more than a hundred restaurants, shops, and services, all concentrated along a few streets. You could get all your errands on the way home without sweat.

Convenience is crucial for inner city home buyers in today's market. The popularity of Garrison Woods, Altadore and South Calgary as inner city communities stems from having quick-and-easy access to the Marda Loop Business Improvement Area (BIA).

So, what will you find in Marda Loop that's worthwhile? Here are a few of our favourites that we're sure you'll find convenient to live within minutes away from:

• Safeway
• Shoppers Drug Mart
• Merchants Wine & Liquor
• Petro-Canada
• Starbucks
• Village Ice Cream
• Nho Saigon
• Circle K
• TD Bank
• ATB Financial
• Globefish Sushi
• Belmont Diner
• Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

Also see these Top 5 Restaurants in Marda Loop today.

#2 – Access to Elbow River Parks & Pathways

Garrison Woods real estate allows homeowners to live near the Elbow River. It is one of two waterways in the city apart from man-made lakes, providing leisure and recreation like you'll find nowhere else in Calgary.

Residents can reach the Elbow River and the parks and pathways that run along its embankments just a few blocks to the east. Walking over may take you 15 to 20 minutes from the furthest point away in the community, or pop in the car and be there in an instant.

Some of the parks you'll have quick-and-easy access to when living in Garrison Woods:

River Park

This beautiful 21-hectare park features paved pathways and designated off-leash areas. In the summertime, you could say it's a social club, where dogs and people meet new friends or visit old ones.

River Park was recently redeveloped to include a large off-leash area for dogs to run around and play with each other. It also features a dog water fountain where a man's best friend can catch a drink between playtime.

Altadore Park

Altadore Park is another stunning green space just west of Garrison Woods homes for sale where you'll find open fields, river access, picnic benches and lots more.

Varying elevations in this park make for some spectacular views. Access to the other side of the river (or Riverdale Park) is made possible by a recently built bridge that acts as a focal point for water activities, picnics and leisure around the river.

Sandy Beach Park

Unfortunately, there's no sand or beach at Sandy Beach Park. Don't worry, this beautiful park has lots else including a children's playground, fenced areas and paved pathways that lead down to the Elbow River's embankments.

Sandy Beach Park has many picnic areas and shelters, playground areas, firepits, BBQ stands and even a seasonal dog water fountain, along with public bathrooms.

Weaselhead Flats Natural Area

Don't forget about the river pathways just east of Garrison Woods real estate that head north towards downtown and south towards the Glenmore Reservoir.

A bit further past the reservoir you'll find Weaselhead Flats Natural Area, a beautiful wetland that the Elbow River meanders through upon entering the city of Calgary. Many locals love Weaselhead Flats Natural Area for the diverse species of birds and other wildlife while others use it purely for fitness activities and dog walking. Nonetheless, this natural area truly is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city not far away from home.

If you live an active lifestyle, I think you could see why living in Garrison Woods would be advantageous to say the least.

#3 – Diversity of Real Estate

From million-dollar infills to new construction condos to townhome developments, Garrison Woods has a little bit of something for everyone!

You'll find most multi-family homes in the community's north end because that's where Marda Loop is. Zoning for these areas is different than in the southern region, which consists almost entirely of duplexes, townhomes and attached / detached single-family properties.

The new and resale real estate portfolio in this community provides an excellent opportunity and wide range of options for buyers from all walks of life.

Garrison Woods Housing Market

Established in 1998 as part of the CFB Barracks redevelopment project, Garrison Woods is a vibrant neighbourhood where you will find a variety of Toronto-style townhomes and modern infills set amid well-manicured and maintained European-like streetscapes.

The community is surrounded by an abundance of amenities and services, mainly concentrated in the neighbouring Marda Loop business district. Crowchild Trail and 33rd Avenue SW provide connectivity to downtown less than five kilometres away, while Glenmore Trail makes a trip to Chinook Mall and Southland Centre a breeze.

Garrison Woods real estate offers a fantastic living location close to downtown, the Elbow River and amenities, adding a desirability factor hard to resist for many home buyers looking for a comfortable inner city lifestyle.

Garrison Woods Designated Schools

Families looking to buy a home in Garrison Woods will have convenient access to nearby schools in the immediate area including Altadore School, Rundle Academy, Masters Academy & College, Kindervalley Montessori Academy, Mount Royal University, Central Memorial, and more.

Learn more about Garrison Woods' designated schools below:

• Public & Immersion School Programs: Calgary Board of Education
• Catholic School Programs: Calgary Catholic School District

Garrison Woods Real Estate Agents

Thinking of buying a home in Garrison Woods? Thinking about selling your current residence in the community? As top-producing agents with RE/MAX House of Real Estate, we have helped many Calgarians buy and sell properties in Garrison Woods making us a highly experienced authority on real estate in the area.

Contact Cody & Jordan anytime at 403-519-0495 to discuss your real estate plans! Get a 100% Free, No-Obligation Valuation for your Garrison Woods home in Calgary today!

We are looking forward to helping you accomplish your real estate goals!

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