Cedarbrae Calgary Community

Cedarbrae Calgary Community

Cedarbrae Calgary community is a full-fledged residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta.
Location
Cedarbrae, Calgary is bounded by Southland Drive to the north, 24 Street W to the East, Anderson Road to the south and the Tsuu T'ina first nation reserve to the west. Vibrant with the unique natural beauty of the Rockies, this Calgary Community is also sufficiently close to the city of Calgary for easy access to all urban facilities.
Community Life
The Cedarbrae Calgary community has been steadily developing since the 1970s and today, Cedarbrae is a popular and thriving residential area with a population of over 6000 as of 2009. The majority of the residents are committed homeowners and most of the houses are either single family homes or townhouses; condos make up just 10% of the residences in the community.
The area is home to several young families attracted by affordable real estate prices (homes in Cedarbrae are in the low-to-mid price range) and the chance to live in a secure and peaceful haven. There are several schools: public, private as well as separate, in the Cedarbrae Community making it an ideal neighbourhood for families with children in the school-going age group. Cedarbrae also has a dedicated police force and prides itself on its low crime rate, making it a safe and secure neighbourhood to raise your kids.
Lifestyle and Recreation
The Cedarbrae Community Centre is home to skating rinks, playing fields, kiddie playgrounds and baseball diamonds making it easy for the entire family to enjoy an active outdoor life according to their individual preferences. The Cedarbrae Community Association constantly hosts a variety of recreational pursuits and hobby groups including Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, a mom and tots group as well as yoga and dance classes. The association regularly organizes several Cedarbrae Calgary community events such as a craft fair in November, the New Year's Eve Wingding and the Stampede Hoedown in July.
Cedarbrae is within easy reach of both Fish Creek Park as well as the South Glenmore Park. Fish Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America with several strolling paths, on-site day-camping facilities, stables and a swimmable artificial lake in addition to almost 80 kilometers (50 miles) of hiking and bicycle trails, of which 30 kilometers (19 miles) are paved. Bordered on the west by the territory of the Tsuu T'ina Nation, the park covers almost 13.48 square kilometres (5.2 sq miles) and stretches for 19 km (11 miles) from east to west. Nature lovers have plenty of opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife spotting as the park is home to an abundant array of wildlife including deer, coyotes, beavers and owls.
South Glenmore Park, the Glenmore Sailing Club and the Southland Leisure Centre are some other popular destinations. South Glenmore Park offers lovely playgrounds, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, and a cross-country skiing area while the Glenmore Sailing Clubs hosts a number of club-level as well as regional regattas in addition their annual social events. Finally, the Southland Leisure Centre is perfect for those who prefer indoor recreation. The centre contains an ice skating rink, a gymnastics room, a rock climbing wall, and many other activities.