Albert Park

Just five minutes from downtown Calgary, an array of shopping opportunities nearby, and equipped with an LRT station close by, Albert Park/Radisson Heights is no doubt the ideal community for many who may be looking for a property that grants instant access to all that Calgary has to offer. With a central location, Albert Park/Radisson Heights has been a major part of Calgary’s founding and expansion throughout the past century. First established in 1910 as a Calgary community, it has grown now to encompass the homes of over 6,000 residents and counting. Offering access to the Bow River Valley with its’ ample space and the acclaimed pathway system that accompanies it, Albert Park/Radisson Heights has a little bit of something for everyone.

Public school students in the Albert Park/Radisson Heights area attend Radisson Park elementary, Sir Wilfred Laurier junior high, and then Forest Lawn senior high school. Meanwhile Catholic school students attend Holy Family elementary, Bishop Kidd junior high, and Father Lacombe senior high school.

Albert Park/Radisson Heights has a wide range of amenities that all come to the doorsteps of residents including the restaurants and shopping of downtown, open green spaces, and a beautiful view of the Canadian Rockies. Presently there is an area redevelopment plan in place to put to rest common issues with inner city communities such as this one – these include the shortcutting of non-local traffic and residential infill development that isn’t sensitive to the needs to the community at large.

The Business Revitalization Zone of Inglewood, the Fort Calgary Historic Park, and the Calgary Zoo are all located within moments of the neighborhood. The Max Bell Centre ice hockey arena is found just west of Albert Park/Radisson Heights as well. Furthermore, this was the first neighborhood in all of Calgary to have its’ own WI-FI internet service – established in 2006.

Calgary Transit has multiple stops set up all over the community to properly accommodate the needs to residents to travel to other parts of Calgary. There’s also an LRT station within walking distance which provides another method of transportation for those that don’t own a vehicle.

Albert Park/Radisson Heights continues its’ redevelopment with new properties being erected every year – the majority of these being condos. Largely 60% of the properties here are used for renting. The area benefits from a population of seniors, young professionals, and a few families – an interesting mix! If you’re looking for somewhere that is close to the downtown core of the city and that provides you access to all the amenities you need within a five minutes’ distance then Albert Park/Radisson Heights is the ideal neighborhood. Mixing business and casual, this community provides proximity to the grit, cutting-edge, and trendy Calgary that the city has become known for.