Originally built in 1910, the historic Banff Trail neighbourhood is a rapidly-evolving community that is undergoing a detailed redevelopment plan. Potential home owners can expect to find new construction properties on the market. Annexed to Calgary in 1910, Banff Trail was and still is primarily residential.

Banff Trail homes and condos for sale offer living options for all lifestyles and are an ideal place to raise a family. Housing options include single-family homes and condominiums within an easy commute of downtown. As a charming and upscale community, prices for Banff Trail homes fall in the mid to high price range. Older residences in the area are gradually being replaced with more modern infill residences.

If you’re looking to buy a Banff Trail home, you’ll find a mature, well-established community. The neighbourhood is home to 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools in the area. There are options for both public and private schools in the immediate and surrounding area. In addition, Banff Trail offers access to both bilingual schools and French immersion schools. The University of Calgary is the focal point of the community, although SAIT and ACAD are close by and easily accessible by way of the LRT. Mount Royal University is a distance away, but is also readily accessible by Calgary Transit’s Great Circle Route.

The amenities available to purchasers of BanffTrail homes for sale are a real boost to the housing market in this sector. You have the North Hill recreational pathways, which run through a chain of parks until they reach Nose Creek in the east. And there is also the 400-acre Confederation Park that can be found close by, with paths for cyclists and hikers as well as wooded areas where cross country skiers gather. In addition, the Confederation Park Golf Course draws in many members of Banff Trail and the surrounding communities.

For families living in Banff Trail, Canmore Park, which is also nearby, has tennis courts and amenities for younger residents such as a playground, a wading pool, and water fountains. Banff Trail home buyers have access to extensive fitness facilities at Foothills Athletic Park where they will find an indoor ice arena, an indoor swimming pool and soccer pitches. Also found near some of the best real estate listings in this neighbourhood is a toboggan run and Canada’s only indoor speed skating oval at The University of Calgary. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of events at McMahon Stadium, Burns Stadium, and the Olympic Speed Skating Oval. The Banff Trail neighbourhood is close to the North Hill Shopping Centre, which boasts over 100 stores and services. In addition, there are a number of restaurants and nightclubs in the area servicing the younger college and university crowds. Banff Trail offers the perfect balance between quaint and modern offering amenities to please everyone from students at the university to families looking to settle down.

Banff Trail is home to Calgary’s most established community association, which is consistently hosting fun and exciting new events for the whole family such as Stampede breakfasts, dance events, and much more. The community is conveniently located close to the LRT and other major institutions and recreational facilities. The Banff Trail Community Association was established in the 1950’s, and it has always had much to offer residents of all ages.

• Banff Trail Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
• Banff Trail Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
• Banff Trail French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s critical that you find out what to expect cost-wise before jumping in and making an offer. To assist you, we’re happy to share with you the following calculators, designed to make the research process easier.