Glamorgan has been acknowledged for its community programs and efforts to maintain local parks and green spaces​. Glamorgan real estate includes mid-century bungalows with gabled roofs and large windows. Modern infill homes add a contemporary touch, and townhouses and condos offer practical living options. Established in the 1950s, Glamorgan is known for its strong community spirit and active community association, which hosts numerous events and programs. The neighbourhood features parks, playgrounds, and the Glamorgan Community Centre, providing ample recreational opportunities for residents. With convenient access to major roadways, schools, and shopping centers, including Westhills Towne Centre, Glamorgan combines suburban charm with urban convenience. Discover homes for sale in Glamorgan and contact The Group at RE/MAX First for premier Calgary real estate options.
Glamorgan Homes for Sale
Glamorgan is a vibrant, family-oriented community in West Calgary. As well as being close to downtown Calgary, Glamorgan is also a short drive away from the prairies, the Rocky Mountains, and the heart of the city. Being close to main roads like Crowchild Trail, Sarcee Trail, and Richmond road, the community offers access to different types of restaurants, shops, and other services.
Homes for sale in Glamorgan offer a variety of housing options from single-family homes to townhouses and condos. Make Glamorgan your new home with The Group at RE/MAX First. Our experienced agents are ready to assist you in finding the perfect property in this family-friendly community. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and discover the best of Glamorgan real estate.
Glamorgan Real Estate
Glamorgan is a lovely quiet neighbourhood in Calgary Southwest.
Welcome to Glamorgan, one of Calgary’s oldest communities. Glamorgan is a lovely quiet neighbourhood in the city's southwest quadrant, only 10 minutes away from downtown Calgary. Richmond Road borders this vibrant and green community on the north, 37 Street West to the east, Glenmore Trail on the south, and Sarcee Trail on the west. As a resident of this serene and relatively safe community, you have access to several parks and shopping centres that house a wide variety of services, restaurants, shops, a seniors’ community, pubs, restaurants, and more.
Children of Glamorgan are served by many public, catholic, and private schools in and around the neighbourhood. Mount Royal College is practically on your doorstep.
Glamorgan REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Glamorgan with this video walkthrough of the neighbourhood. Learn about the community before you start looking at homes and make notes of what's important to you.
Calgary Real Estate Quadrant: SouthWest Calgary
Similar neighboring communities of Glenbrook, Lakeview and Rutland Park.
Community Established 1958
Glamorgan real estate presents excellent opportunity for first time homebuyers and revenue rental properties. Located in an established area with easy access to downtown and some nice mountain views. Directly to the south is the Tsuu Tina Nation Reserve; residence of the popular new Grey Eagle Casino. Located near the Westhills Shopping Center Glamorgan is also convenient a number of restaurants.
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Contact UsAmenities in Glamorgan — Live, Work, & Play
Golf —
Glamorgan’s Golf lovers have easy access (less than a 10-minute drive) to Calgary Golf and Country Club and Earl Grey Golf Club, two of Calgary’s premium golfing destinations. Lakeview Golf Course is a public nine-hole golf club less than a 10-minute drive away. All three courses are accessible via Glenmore Trail.
Parks —
Glamorgan residents who love the outdoors have access to several excellent, well-maintained parks in the neighbourhood.
Glamorgan Park has two playgrounds for toddlers and young children, a sports field, and six ball diamonds.
Grafton Park is a lush green park and a fantastic area for families. Kick back and relax, get together with friends, sunbathe, play with their children, or lay back and read a book. There is a playground, sports fields, basketball court, ball diamonds, rinks, and a fitness room.
Galbraith Park on the community’s northeast boundary and Glamorgan Crescent SW playground on Glamorgan Cres SW are fully equipped with fun and safe playground equipment like slides, swings, and merry-go-rounds for younger children. Glenbrook neighbourhood playground on 39 Avenue SW has two playgrounds and a trail. Gladstone Park Playground is excellent and close to those living near the northwest part of the community.
Glamorgan Off-Leash Area on 37 Street SW is a stunning park for your pets, with shady trees, hills, and plenty of space for them to run around, exercise, meet other dogs. The park is mostly fenced in and accessible all year round.
Shopping —
London Place West is a shopping mall at the northwestern border of the community, housing a wide variety of services, including clinics, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, and over 28 brand name stores.
Glamorgan Shopping Centre is on the north-eastern corner of the community, with over 100,000 square feet of shopping. The shopping centre’s tenants include pubs, Mountain View Bowling, Glamorgan Bakery, wellness centres, nail spas, and more.
On the opposite side of Sarcee Trail SW, in neighbouring Signal Hill, is Westhills Towne Centre – a contemporary family-friendly shopping centre with restaurants, retail, specialty shops, grocery stores, and movie theatre.
Fitness —
First Step Fitness is a fitness center on 47 Street Southwest providing excellent customized workouts to suit your fitness requirements. The centre considers your lifestyle and health conditions when creating a tailor-made program for you.
West Hills Fit is a Body boot camp in London Place West.
Restaurants & Bars —
London Place West
- Primal Grounds Café and Soup Company Golden Bell Richmond
- MyBite Calgary
- Jerusalem Shawarma
Glamorgan Shopping Centre
- Richmond’s Pub
- Momo-Yama Sushi
- Glamorgan Bakery
Golden Leaf Restaurant (Chinese) and Hanni’s (Italian), both on 37 Street SW, are must-try restaurants.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Glamorgan?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Glamorgan is a close-knit community with friendly and helpful neighbours. Most amenities are available in the neighbourhood, making it ideal for first-time home buyers, families, and professionals to buy a home. The community association is very active here, and families are collectively involved in the maintenance of the neighbourhood.
Glamorgan ranks 86 in Calgary’s Avenue Magazine list of best neighbourhoods. Scores assigned for amenities and characteristics that make Glamorgan a desirable neighbourhood:
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhoods 2020: 86
- Restaurant access points: 27
- Public recreation facility access points: 34
- Parks and green space points: 8
- Pathway points: 15
- WalkScore: 48
- TransitScore: 50
Interesting Facts about Glamorgan
Schools In or Near Glamorgan
The children of Glamorgan are served by the excellent public, catholic, and private schools in and around the community. Here is a list of assigned schools:
Public Schools
- Glamorgan School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle) (community school)
- Glenbrook School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Killarney School (kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glenmeadows School (kindergarten, Elementary)
- A.E. Cross School (Middle, High)
- Central Memorial High School (High)
- École de la Source (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High, Pre-Kindergarten)
- Langevin School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
Catholic Schools
- St. Andrew School (Kindergarten, Elementary) (community school)
- Holy Name French Immersion School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- École Ste-Marguerite – Bourgeoys (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Margaret School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Gregory School (Middle, High)
- St. Mary’s High School (High)
Private Schools
- Maria Montessori Education Centre
- Banbury Crossroads School
Demographics
According to a 2016 Census of Canada snapshot, 6,195 people lived in a little less than 3,000 dwellings in Glamorgan that year. That makes the average household size 2.2. Most families with children have their children living with them. While the largest population is adults between 15 and 64 years, there is a considerably large (15%) population of 0 to 14-year-olds and 65 to 84-year-olds. A little over 60% of the dwellings are occupied by their owners, while the rest are rented out.
Housing
No matter what type of home you are looking for, you are sure to find it in Glamorgan because homes here range from simple and affordable to upscale and state-of-art. Many of the homes in the area offer spectacular mountain views. With most houses built in the 1950s and 1970s, you will find homes nestled on mature tree-lined streets and exuding the charm of various periods and styles. Some of the older homes in the area have undergone significant renovations and boast modern interiors and amenities. Dwellings are a combination of single-family dwellings, townhomes, and condominiums.
Developer/builder/history
The community of Glamorgan was set up in 1958, making it one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods. Over 50% of the houses in the area were built between 1960 and 1980, and some places go back to 1960 or before.
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Contact UsFAQs about Glamorgan Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Are there any cultural amenities nearby?
Yes. The Military Museums are less than four kilometers (approximately seven minutes drive) from the neighbourhood. It is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada and the country’s second-largest military museum.
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Will I feel safe in Glamorgan? What is the crime like in the neighbourhood?
Glamorgan is a relatively safe neighbourhood. Violent crimes are 6% lower here than the national average. Most of the crimes in the community are related to vandalism and vehicle-related thefts. Residents fit their homes with modern alarm systems for extra security and ensure their garages and cars are locked.
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What services does the community association offer?
Glamorgan’s community association offers its residents a wide variety of programs, including fitness classes for adults, kickboxing, and karate. The community also offers a senior citizens program. The association publishes a newsletter regularly. Glamorgan Community Centre provides after-school care for children. Some recreational sports for the family include family softball and outdoor soccer. GlamShack is the name of the relatively new community building close to the rink and is used for grassroots hockey and soccer.
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Where can I find a Library?
Signal Hill Library in the Westhills Shopping Centre is the closest library, giving residents the luxury of combining their trip to the library with their weekly shopping. The library is less than three kilometers away and just a short drive away.
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Is there daycare available within Glamorgan?
Yes. BrightPath Richmond is a daycare centre in London Place West shopping mall on Richmond Road SW. You can be sure that your child is treated like family here. The centre offers good quality, excellent value, and flawless professional services, according to online reviews.