In 1978, the Edgemont real estate market become part of a major local development whose final phase was completed in 2005. One unique fact about the neighbourhood is that it has the highest elevations in the city. The highest point is 1,245 metres above sea level.

The neighbourhood sits between Country Hills Boulevard in the north, Shaganappi Trail in the east, John Laurie Boulevard in the south and Sarcee Trail in the west. It is divided into sections including Edgepark, Edgeridge, Edgevalley, Edgebrook, Edgehill and Edgedale. All parts of the city are easily accessible to residents of the community thanks to the excellently-developed road infrastructure.

There are Edgemont condos and townhomes for sale that will fit into any budget. The affluent neighbourhood has large luxury estates worth millions of dollars as well as moderately priced single-family houses. The ownership rate is nearly 90% and this helps to keep the community well cared for. In addition to detached family homes, there are townhomes and condos available as well. The spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains can be seen from many of the homes in this family-friendly community.

Homes for sale in Edgemont have quick access to the Trans Canada Highway, Queen Elizabeth Highway (QE2) and Deerfoot Trail thanks to the Stoney Trail ring road.

Edgemont real estate offers plenty of shops and a wide range of services and amenities from medical offices to drycleaners. Real Canadian Superstore and liquor stores are readily available as well. The newly developed Beacon Hill shopping district is minutes away. It offers Costco, Home Depot and Canadian Tire amongst other specialty stores.

Thanks to the Edgemont Community Association, everyone in the area has the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports activities and special events. The local skating rinks and playgrounds are highly popular with children. The community is right next to Nose Hill Park which has 2,700 acres of prairie landscape and diverse wildlife. With the diverse selection of homes and great schools in the area and the amenities nearby, Edgemont offers special something for everybody.

Edgemont is home to a large number of schools. Elementary schools range from the public Edgemont and Captain John Palliser to the French Banff Trail and separate Mother Mary Green. There are separate junior high schools such as St. Jean Brebeuf and ones with instruction in French like Branton. The choice of high schools ranges from public Sir Winston Churchill to French St. Francis and William Aberhart.

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

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