Connaught Calgary Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Connaught Real Estate — one of the most exciting neighbourhoods in Calgary and provides a perfect mix of services for everyone.

Connaught is an inner city South West Calgary neighbourhood. The area is located in the downtown Calgary area with 17th Avenue on the south, Elbow River on the east, the railway corridor to the north and 14th Street West on the west. The neighbourhood was officially established in 1905. Connaught has a rich history with several historical buildings in the area, The community offers walking tours for interested parties and covers several notable landmarks. The Heritage Walking Tour as it is called is a project developed by the City of Calgary Heritage Advisory Board and the City of Calgary Planning and Building department. The tour covers buildings in the Connaught Beltline area. Some of the landmarks explored during the tour include First Baptist Church, Nellie Mcclung Residence, Wesley United Church and Lougheed Residence to name a few.

The neighbourhood's proximity to downtown and the vibrant 17th avenue shopping and dining district makes it an excellent option for residents who like the hustle and bustle of urban living and want to live near shopping and other attractions. The area offers a wide variety of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and shops The street ends on the iconic Stampede Grounds which becomes especially vibrant during the Calgary Stampede festival. 4th Street is another commercial area and home to speciality food stores and several fine dining establishments. The downtown core and Victoria Park area are some other close-by areas where shoppers can enjoy a good time. For a late-night adventure, the many pubs and clubs on 10th Avenue SW such as Hi-Fi and Vinyl are good options.

Connaught is well served by several easily accessible schools including the Connaught Community School and Western Canada High School. Several nearby institutions of higher learning can be easily accessed through the downtown LRT terminals including the University of Calgary, Mount Royal College and Bow Valley College.

The area is surrounded by ample green spaces and playgrounds including along Elbow River to the Talisman Centre. In addition, there is Central Memorial Park, a popular wedding space.

The community also has an active community association which speaks to the well-maintained and manicured neighbourhood ambience. The neighbourhood has wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets and grassy spaces in abundance. There are also several historical landmarks such as the Lougheed House, Devenish Black building and stunning old churches including Grace Presbyterian, St. Stephen's Anglican and First Baptist Church.

The Beltline area of which Connaught is a part is home to many exciting art and cultural attractions. From public art like the Chinook Festival to the BUMP festival, an open art annual art event, the area is forever busy with activities. In winter, the Big Winter Classic hosts arts, entertainment and beer stalls for four days. Beltline is also home to the most eclectic stores in all of Calgary.

For outdoor enthusiasts, MEC provides clothing for hiking, running and camping requirements. The location also offers a climbing wall where hikers can practice for the real event. Other popular outdoor-themed shops in the area include the Bike Shop for bike rental and the Source Snowboards for stylish one-of-a-kind skateboarding gear. Keeping in the spirit of being a trendy hotspot, you will also find stores like Community Natural Foods in Beltline. The area also has some speciality food stores reflecting the diversity of residents. Stores like Kalamata grocery is home to thousands of products from places like Iran, Iraq, Bulgaria, Italy and Greece.

There are also several excellent cafes and pubs in the area. Gravity Espresso & Wine BAR IS A particular favourite and offers breakfast and lunch. Other popular coffee shops in the area are Kawa Espresso Bar and Sucre Patisserie and Cafe. For residents looking for bars that provide entertainment, Twisted Element and Koi are excellent options and offer live entertainment, music performances and even drag shows. The eclectic spirit of Beltline which encompasses Connaught is also reflected in its dining options that span a variety of budgets and cuisines. Some of Canada's top award-winning restaurants are located in the area, so foodies can get their 'fix' with ease. These include Ten Foot Henry and Bridgette Bar. There is also the vegan comfort food establishment Vegan Street and Orchard restaurant, an upscale Asian Mediterranean fusion space.

Calgary Real Estate Quadrant: SouthWest Calgary
Similar neighboring communities of Lower Mount Royal, Bankview, Sunalta and Victoria Park.
Community Established 1905

As part of the Beltline District, medium and high-density commercial/office buildings inundate Connaught real estate. Because of it’s proximity to trendy and active 17th Avenue, Connaught real estate provides an alternative lifestyle in medium/high density apartments and condominiums with small vintage homes dotted amongst them. Within easy walking distance to downtown, Connaught has become a hub of urban activity. The community boasts specialty shopping, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and entertainment facilities located along 17 Avenue S.W., also known as "Uptown 17."

Connaught Schools
Connaught Community School - Public
Victoria Community School – Public

Schools In or Near Connaught

The neighbourhood is located close to several schools including public, private and Catholic Schools of all grades. These include the Connaught Community School, Western Canada High School and Calgary Chinese school. The nearest private schools to the neighbourhood are Delta West Academy and North Point School For Boys. The Catholic schools located in the area include St. Mary's High School, Madeleine d'Houet School, St. Francis High School, St. Joseph School and St. Pius X Bilingual School.

Demographics

The neighbourhood of Calgary has a population of 16,154 residents with a median age of 33.9 years. There are around 52% married couples living in the area with 20% families with kids at home.

Housing

The neighbourhood of Connaught offers a wide variety of housing options to residents. These include condos, townhouses and a few new builds on 14 Avenue SW and Nova on 12th Avenue. The homes span a range of prices with condos priced on average between $450,000 and $500,000 with prices on the high end reaching up to $1 million.