Patterson has been recognized for its community engagement and environmental initiatives. The Coach Hill/Patterson Heights Community Association organizes numerous events, including the popular Stampede breakfast. Patterson real estate features single-family homes and townhouses with modern designs, often incorporating large windows and natural materials. The community's elevated position offers excellent views and easy access to green spaces​. Residents of Patterson enjoy the tranquility of mature trees, well-maintained parks, and easy access to local amenities. Check out homes for sale in Patterson and call The Group at RE/MAX First for all your Calgary real estate inquiries.
Prominence Point Patterson Homes
Patterson is an upscale community in SouthWest Calgary offering a quiet suburban lifestyle with stunning views of downtown and the Bow River. The neighbourhood has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, and the streets are quiet and peaceful – a blessing for those who prefer tranquil living. The area is stunningly green and pristine, thanks to the numerous parks in and around the neighbourhood. When you are a resident of this upscale neighbourhood, you will have ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors as you will your stunning Patterson home.
Patterson homes for sale display a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, often with unique architectural styles and scenic views. Looking to buy in Patterson? Contact The Group at RE/MAX First for all your Patterson real estate needs. Our professional agents are here to assist you in finding the perfect home.
Paterson Real Estate
Paterson is an upscale, tranquil, and peaceful Calgary neighbourhood.
Welcome to the tranquil and peaceful neighbourhood of Patterson. The community is bounded by Sarcee Trail on the north and east sides, Bow Trail and Old Banff Coach Road on the south side, and 69th Street on the west. Patterson is the ideal residential neighbourhood for those who want to have it all. Residents of this upscale neighbourhood enjoy a quiet life while simultaneously enjoying a wide variety of amenities within the community. Everything else is available immediately around the area, so they don't have to travel too far out for anything.
With the neighbourhood nestled on an elevated ridge with a naturally rolling landscape, homes here offer fantastic views of the gorgeous Bow River valley and downtown Calgary.
Patterson is an ideal home for busy working professionals who regularly travel to the city core, given its proximity to the city center. It's also a great place to consider for those looking forward to retirement without compromising their social lives.
Paterson REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Patterson 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 Coach Hill, Point McKay and Spruce Cliff.
Community Established 1983
Paterson, with its high elevation, is an exceptional community for splendid Calgary city views overlooking the river valley. This real estate district in Calgary also enjoys close proximity to the city core. Originally known as Broadcast Hill for familiar sight of the CFCN tower, the area was later named after the Patterson family who owned property in the area. This area has a high mix of apartments, houses and condominiums. Homes and condos for sale in Patterson Calgary offer a wonderful area for young professional couples and empty nesters alike.
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Contact UsAmenities in Paterson — Live, Work, & Play
Parks —
There is no shortage of greenery and parks in Patterson. The community has it all, from well-equipped playgrounds for toddlers to ball diamonds, playfields, hiking, and trekking trails for older children and adults. Here are some of the best parks/playgrounds in the neighbourhood.
Prominence Park/CHPH Community Association on Patterson Boulevard SW offers residents a playground, sports field, a rink, and ball diamond. The association also has a community hall and a gym.
Patterson Park on Patterson Boulevard SW has a long trail for those interested in running, walking, or biking.
Coach Side Cres SW Playground on Coach Side Cres SW is just one of several hundreds of playgrounds maintained by the City of Calgary Parks. The playground is well-equipped for tiny tots and has an excellent place for parents to sit and watch their young ones play.
Coach Hill SW Park on Coach Hill Road SW has two sports fields and a ball diamond.
Shopping —
Bow Trail is home to several shopping centres. Sarcee Trail gives residents access to many shopping areas as well.
For an unforgettable shop-till-you-drop experience, movies, a dinner, and to pick up weekly groceries – all at one go, residents head to Westhills Towne Centre, which is a ten-minute drive south. This massive shopping complex is home to a Safeway, Staples, Superstore, various big box stores, theatres, restaurants, and a host of other services.
Closer to home, in neighbouring Strathcona Park is Strathcona Shopping Centre – less than a five-minute drive south, via Patterson Boulevard SW and Old Banff Coach Road SW. The grocery-anchored retail centre houses a wide selection of retailers and multiple professional services and restaurants.
Fitness —
When it comes to fitness, residents have a choice between Karate at Seiwa Kai Karate, tennis at Patterson Heights Tennis Courts, for those willing to travel outside of the community the Westside Rec center offers a variety of workout options and services.
Restaurants & Bars —
There are several restaurants within the neighbourhood and along Old Banff Coach Road SW:
- Shahba Shawarma is a food truck serving up some fantastic flavours in their Shawarma along with fries and coke.
- Walk into Schooner's Neighbourhood Pub for old-school Canadian pub grub. Schooner's is one of the city's premier neighbourhood pubs.
- Treasure of Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant that serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including sate chicken, rice vermicelli, soups, and Vietnamese subs.
- For a good old Pizza, walk into Canadian Pizza Unlimited for free unlimited toppings on their dine-in, takeaway, and home-delivered pizzas.
- Kibo Sushi is a Japanese restaurant worth visiting when you crave Japanese cuisine.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Paterson?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
According to Avenue Magazine's list of most desirable neighbourhoods, Patterson takes 147th place. Some scores assigned for various amenities and characteristics that make the community desirable are as follows:
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhoods 2020: 147
- Restaurant access points: 22
- Public recreation facility access points: 18
- Parks and green space points: 33
- Pathway points: 18
- WalkScore: 30
- TransitScore: 41
Interesting Facts about Paterson
Schools In or Near Paterson
Although Patterson does not have its own schools, there are plenty of excellent public, private, and Catholic schools surrounding this lovely neighbourhood. Here are the assigned schools that you can choose from for your children:
Public Schools
- Olympic Heights School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Westgate School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glenmeadows School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Killarney School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Vincent Massey School (Middle, High)
- Ernest Manning High School (High)
- École de la Rose Sauvage (Elementary, Middle, High)
- Langevin School (Kindergarten, Middle, High)
Catholic Schools
- John W. Costello Catholic School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- St. Gregory School (Middle, High)
- St. Michael School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- Holy Name French Immersion School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- St. Margaret School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- École Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Mary's High School (High)
Private Schools
- Calgary French & International School
- Rundle College Jr/Sr. High School
Demographics
About 40% of Patterson dwellings are townhouses, and the rest of the buildings are single detached homes and small apartment buildings. Owners occupy about 80% of the dwellings while the rest are rented out.
Developer/builder/history
The neighbourhood of Patterson was established in 1983. Most of the houses in Patterson were built in the 1990s, so you can expect to find relatively new homes fitted with modern and appealing fixtures. The neighbourhood was initially called Broadcast hill because of the CFCN tower. Later, it was named after one of the families (the Patterson family) who owned extensive properties in the neighbourhood.
Patterson hosted the media during the 1988 Winter Olympics. Since that time, those suites have been converted into upscale condominiums.
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Contact UsFAQs about Paterson Real Estate and Neighborhood
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How do I get about the neighbourhood?
Patterson is a car-dependant neighbourhood and will require a car for most errands, but not to worry the area has a lot of convenient parking. There are some bike lanes for those who prefer that mode of transport, and there aren't any significant slopes. The neighbourhood has at least one bus line passing through it, with several bus stops within the community.
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Which is the best restaurant in the area?
If you like Japanese food, you will love Kibo Sushi. This is an authentic Japanese restaurant that serves up foods like dragon rolls, Maki rolls, steamed dumplings, sushi, soups and salads, tataki, Kibo bento, donburi, and more. You can expect quick service, and the staff is friendly. In short, you get more than you expect from this lively restaurant located on Old Banff Coach Road SW.
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What services does the community association offer?
Patterson belongs to the Coach Hill Patterson Heights (CHPH) Community Association, which constantly strives to make the lives of Coach Hill and Patterson residents better. The community association is non-profit and 100% volunteer-based and hosts sports events, recreation programs, community safety initiatives, skating parties, historical walks, and parades throughout the year.
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How long will it take to get to the airport?
YYC is about 40 kilometres from Patterson. You can get to the Calgary International Airport by any of three routes, and the fastest route is via AB-2 N, which will take you 35 minutes.
It would take you about five minutes more if you drove via AB-201 E.
There is a shorter route via Bow Trail SW and AB-2 N (about 29 kilometres); however, it will still take you about 35 minutes to reach the airport via this route.
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How long will it take to get to the city centre?
The fastest route in the usual traffic and Bow Trail SW is an 18-minute drive (approximately 11 km) to downtown Calgary. The bus will get you to the city centre in about 40 to 45 minutes.