If you live in the greater Edmonton area, you already know about its culture, diversity and offer of a professionally and personally rewarding lifestyle. Edmonton's diverse economy promises employment opportunities for all walks of life.
Edmonton's communities are exceptional places to grow and promise a range of home styles and amenities with both metropolitan and small town vibes. Living here means access to modern music venues and theatres, sports, and incomparable shopping and dining. Yet, you can also spend your afternoons sitting on the side of soothing lakes, vast green spaces and valleys, alongside beautiful creeks or in playgrounds where kids run safely.
Below are four of our favourite Edmonton communities offering the best of the best when it comes to having it all:
Langdale in Windermere
Nestled comfortably in Southwest Edmonton, Langdale in Windermere is characterized by the popularity of Windermere and the trendy lifestyle the retail businesses have provided.
This community is ideally situated off Ellerslie Road and 170th Street, conveniently located near a host of popular shopping and entertainment venues including the Currents of Windermere, West Edmonton Mall, Terwilleger Heights Towne Square and South Edmonton Common.
Premium recreational facilities including Terwilliger Park and the Southwest Community Recreation Centre are also within your reach offering a wide variety of classes and other fitness amenities.
If you’d prefer to keep a little closer to nature, you might want to take a ride or walk down to the North Saskatchewan River Valley; host to plenty of parks, trails and access to other neighbourhoods full of green spaces, playgrounds and golf courses. Langdale also boasts nearly four kilometres of urban forest, viewing decks and landscaped ponds.
Langdale in Windermere offers a variety of all-new Streetscape homes, and luxury living with executive and estate homes.
Laurel Crossing
Like much of Edmonton, Laurel Crossing is noted for its family-friendly ecosystem. It's a neighbourhood rich in green spaces, parks, trails, a community lake and a range of amenities. The Jackie Parker Recreation Area is also just moments away featuring hiking trails, a lake, a newly constructed playground and waterpark, an off-leash dog area and the Millwoods Golf Couse. During those winter days head indoors to the Meadows Rec Centre, just a short distance away.
This up-and-coming neighbourhood is also in close proximity to an array of amenities including several shopping venues (Millwoods Town Centre, Rio-Can Meadows and South Edmonton Common), a new Public Library, Grey Nuns Hospital, a brand new school opening in 2017, and much more.
No matter what style of home you are looking for, Laurel Crossing has it all with a wide range of budget-friendly duplexes, townhomes, and single family homes available to meet your needs.
Tamarack Common
Tamarack Common is one of Southeast Edmonton's newest neighbourhoods. Developed as a family-friendly community, there's plenty of open space for walking and riding. In addition to several green spaces and playgrounds located throughout the area, this neighbourhood is also close to golf courses, natural conservation areas and ponds.
The Meadows Community Recreation Centre, featuring a variety of classes, fitness amenities and a public library rests just steps away. The centre also plays host to large outdoor soccer fields, hockey rinks and an indoor pool.
Tamarack Common boasts a variety of other amenities including Rio-Can Meadows, Millwoods Town Centre and South Edmonton Common for shopping, several schools, a short drive to the Grey Nuns Hospital and close proximity to the city’s major arterial routes such as the Whitemud and Anthony Henday. With an RBC, Dairy Queen, and Borwns Social House near by the ever expanding shops near by provide all the neccessaties within a short distance.
This family-friendly community offers a wide range of styles, ready for any budget - including single family, rear-laned and attached garage properties, front and rear duplex styles and townhouses. Tamarack Common is sure to have something for everyone.
Crimson in Creekwood Chappelle
From serene landscapes to endless recreational opportunities, Crimson in Creekwood Chappelle is fast becoming the ideal family community. Located just south of Ellerslie Road, this community boasts the natural surroundings of Heritage Valley while still providing convenient access to shopping and entertainment.
Crimson is not only located near several recreation centres, including the YMCA, but is also only a short distance from the shopping hub of Currents of Windermere - home to one of the city’s most popular VIP theatre, several pubs, restaurants and stores.
This community is also making family living a priority by establishing itself within a short distance of dental and eye clinics, hospitals and schools. In 2017, Creekwood Chappelle will be home to a brand new K-9 school that will welcome over 900 students.
Whether you are in the market for a duplex or single family home, Crimson in Creekwood Chappelle is sure to have a budget-friendly option to suit your family’s needs.
When it comes to choosing a neighbourhood that has it all, look no further than these four exceptional Edmonton communities. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, a growing family or a seasoned homeowner looking to downsize, these neighbourhoods have everything from pubs to schools to golf courses; there will surely be something for you.
