Royal Oak Calgary Real Estate
Royal Oak has received recognition for its well-planned community layout and excellent amenities, including awards for sustainable development and community planning​. Homes for sale in Royal Oak feature a mix of traditional and contemporary single-family homes, townhouses, and condos. Many properties offer scenic views of the Rocky Mountains, with designs emphasizing open spaces and modern living​. Residents of Royal Oak enjoy parks, pathways, schools, and the Royal Oak Community Association, making it an ideal place for families. Check out Royal Oak real estate and call The Group at RE/MAX First for all your Calgary real estate inquiries.
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Royal Oak is a modern and family-friendly community in NorthWest Calgary offering extensive amenities and green spaces. The community features lovely ponds, wooded regions, and a ridge with views of the Rocky Mountains. Open spaces, an ecological reserve, parks, a wading pool, and a walkway system that weaves throughout the neighbourhood and links to the city's pathway network are all available to residents of Royal Oak.
Royal Oak real estate offers a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, catering to diverse housing needs. Ready to move to Royal Oak? Contact The Group at RE/MAX First today for all your Royal Oak real estate needs. Our experienced agents are here to guide you through every step of the process.
Royal Oak Real Estate
Royal Oak is a stunning NorthWest Calgary neighbourhood, a great place for young families that enjoy being outside.
Royal Oak is a community in Calgary, northwest quadrant. Country Hills Boulevard runs through it on the north, Stoney Trail on the east, Crowchild Trail on the south, and Rocky Ridge Road on the west. Royal Oak is a community near Calgary's Rocky Ridge.
This stunning neighbourhood, which was founded in 1998, is endowed with a gently undulating topography that affords many of the houses excellent mountain vistas.
Royal Oak is a great place for young families that enjoy being outside. Throughout the neighbourhood, there are numerous little stormwater ponds. A journey to Canmore or Banff is merely minutes away due to its location on the city's western outskirts. Everything a busy family needs is close at hand, including major retail and commercial services.
The Royal Oak Shopping Centre, as well as other facilities, are easily accessible to residents. LRT services are also available in the area, with a "Park-n-Ride" facility set to open soon.
Royal Oak's elegant, expensive residences and condominiums are typical of newer Calgary communities developed during the oil industry boom. Young professionals with expendable income like the convenience of being able to shop at neighbouring Starbucks and high-end apparel businesses. Some big-box businesses are also growing in the neighbourhood, giving customers even more alternatives.
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The Royal Oak neighbourhood in Calgary's far northwest contains a sizeable chunk of the city's real estate. The wetlands, vegetation, and an escarpment with vistas of the Rockies are preserved in the suburban neighbourhood landscape. There are plenty of parklands, an ecological reserve, and bicycle paths in the area. Among the houses, strolling walkways, and the Royal Oak Ravine are environmentally friendly ponds.
Royal Oak REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Royal Oak 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.
Community Established 1998
Similiar neighbouring community of Rocky Ridge.
The bedroom community of Royal Oak encompasses a section of Calgary real estate in the far northwest. The suburban neighbourhood landscape preserves the wetlands, foliage and an escarpment offering mountain views of the Rockies. The terrain has plenty of park space, an ecological reserve and the Calgary bike paths. Ecologically friendly ponds are positioned amongst buildings, walking paths and the Royal Oak Ravine.
The Group at RE/MAX First excels in Royal Oak real estate, providing exceptional service and expertise. Our team understands the unique features that make Royal Oak a desirable place to live, from its top-rated schools to its family-friendly environment. Whether you're looking for a cozy condo or a spacious single-family home, we offer personalized assistance to help you find your dream home in Royal Oak.
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Contact UsAmenities in Royal Oak — Live, Work, & Play
Parks and recreation —
Royal Oak is located close to Canmore as well as Banff Trail, making it the ideal location for families to like to get away on the weekends. Apart from easy access to these facilities, the community is also home to several parks and playgrounds.
Some of the parks you can find within and near the community include:
- Royal Oak School Park
- Royal Oak Pointe Park
- Royal Oak Dr NW Park
- Royal Birch Cres NW Playground
- Royal Oak Cir NW Playground
- Royal Oak Dr NW Playground
There are a variety of other amenities residents can enjoy other than parks.
The landmark Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge is within walking distance of Royal Oak residents. This YMCA, which is located just north of Royal Oak and features a magnificent wave design, offers a variety of recreational and leisure options through aquatics, athletics and fitness facilities, and multi-purpose rooms. With a licenced childcare facility and a Calgary Public Library, there is also a significant concentration on arts and learning.
Some other amenities you can enjoy around Royal Oak include:
- Shopping at the Royal Oak Shopping Plaza
- Shopping at Crowfoot crossing that boasts of all kinds of shops and services, including groceries, a movie theater, restaurants, cafés, and much more.
- Shopping at the Beacon Hill shopping district that has anchors such as Home Depot, Costco, and Canadian Tire.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Royal Oak?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Residents appreciate Royal Oak because it offers them a serene lifestyle away from the city centre. Royal Oak has plenty of outdoor things to offer, whether it's taking the kids to sports practice or taking the family dog for a stroll through the various parks and ravines.
The restaurants and shops in the region appeal to youthful professionals and families who have recently relocated to the area.
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhood: 99
- WalkScore: 23
- TransitScore: 44
- Parks and green space points: 15
- Public recreation facility access points: 43
- Restaurant access points: 31
Interesting Facts about Royal Oak
Schools In or Near Royal Oak
Within and around the Royal Oak neighbourhood, there are a number of schooling options that provide elementary, middle, and high school education.
Public Schools
- Branton School
- Brentwood School
- Langevin School
- Royal Oak School
- William D. Pratt School
- École de la Rose Sauvage
- Robert Thirsk High School
Catholic Schools
- St. Maria Goretti High School
- St. Sylvester School
- St. Francis High School
- St. Margaret School
- St. John Brebeuf School
- Madeleine d’Houet School
- École Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Private Schools
- Bearspaw Christian School
- Renert School
Demographics
Royal Oak was founded in 1997 after the property was ceded to the City of Calgary in the year 1989 (from the Municipal District of Rocky View).
Royal Oak had a community of 11,650 people living in 4,011 homes in the 2014 municipal census, up 6.1% from its 2011 demographic of 10,979.
The community's median age is 37 years, while the median age for the rest of Calgary is 37.4 years. Royal Oak has an average of 2.9 persons per family and a near-equal gender ratio of 50% female and male residents. Only 7% of the residents of Royal Oak are above the age of 65, compared to 10% for the rest of Calgary.
Housing
Royal Oak homes include two-story houses, condominiums, split levels, townhomes, and bungalows, and it is one of the newest neighbourhoods in the northwest to be constructed. The majority of the housing in this area of Calgary was constructed after the year 2000 when the city's greatest construction boom occurred.
Subdivision Areas
Royal Oak is made up of the Royal Oak Estates subdivision in the south, the Royal Elm and Royal Highlands subdivisions in the middle, and the Cascades subdivision in the north.
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Contact UsFAQs about Royal Oak Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Is there any child care available?
Inside the Royal Oak Centre, you will find Kids & Company, KICKSTART Before and After School Care, and Joso's Preschool Academy Royal Oak.
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What is the best place to go shopping?
Royal Oak has several shopping destinations nearby, including the Royal Oak Shopping Plaza, the Beacon Hill Shopping District, and Crowfoot shopping which is one of Calgary's largest shopping districts and carries every facility you need in one place.
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How long will it take me to get to the city centre?
Driving downtown usually takes between 20 and 40 minutes. This can vary depending on the time of day and the route taken.
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What are the people like in this community?
Most of the residents of Royal Oak are young families, with almost a quarter of them being under the age of 14, as revealed in a survey. They are affluent and love exploring the outdoors.
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Where can I find a library?
The Rocky Ridge Library is located a short drive from the community and provides a children’s space, free Wi-Fi and was Calgary’s first “Express” library. Located within the YMCA this library allows for self-check-out and returns and is easy to visit while dropping the kids off for their swim lessons or other events at the YMCA.