The Dover housing market was annexed to Calgary in 1961 and the neighbourhood itself was established a decade later. The local area was named after the renowned alderman and environmental activist Mary Dover.

There is a wide selection of Dover homes for sale, which come predominantly in modern styles. Buyers can select from detached and semi-detached single-family houses with different floor plans and varying numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms. There is a great choice of townhomes in the neighbourhood as well. If you are looking for apartment-style living, you’ll discover a large selection of condos for sale.

Dover features a variety of recreational amenities. The two major parks in the local area include Southview Park and Valleyview Park, the latter having long pathways and a pond. The pathways along the Calgary Irrigation Canal and the Bow River offer excellent opportunities for long walks, jogs and bike rides while the neighbourhood offers beach volleyball courts, soccer fields and a baseball diamond.

Home buyers can use the indoor and outdoor swimming pools and an indoor ice rink located north of 17 Avenue. This avenue is not referred to as International Avenue without reason. It has great restaurants offering specialties from various national cuisines, plenty of shops, professional services and entertainment facilities.

The Dover Community Association offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults. The list includes soccer, hockey, dancing, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. The association organizes a variety of events from Breakfast with Santa to Halloween and Easter parties. The Dover Days festival is one of the most popular events with plenty of entertainment options from a parade and carnival games to rides and a petting zoo. If you want to live in a neighbourhood where fun is guaranteed and nature abounds, come home to Dover.

The main elementary schools serving home owners in Dover are West Dover Elementary, Valley View Elementary and St. Damien Elementary and Holy Cross Elementary and Junior High School is also an option. The other junior high school in the neighbourhood is Ian Bazalgette School.

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

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