Calgary Community – Woodlands – Christine Versnick

Housing & Population

Woodland Neighbourhood

According to the City of Calgary’s 2014 civic census, the Woodlands is primarily home to residents within the age bracket of 20-64 (average age 40), with a population of about 6,000 people. The Woodlands area is beloved by young families as well as retirees looking to settle down in a quieter part of the city. The majority of the residential homes available are single-family dwellings, but duplexes, apartments, and townhouses are also available for those looking for smaller properties.

Recreation

Woodland Neighbourhood

One of the defining features of the Woodlands neighbourhood is the astonishing views and close proximity to nature. Bordering the eastern and southern part of the community is an abundance of trees, parks, trails, and picnic spots of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Backing onto this provincial park allows residents to take part in the various recreational opportunities the area has to offer. Fish Creek Park is a great location for walking, hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities. The park is also known for hosting unique and engaging events throughout the year.

Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club

Woodland Neighbourhood

In addition to the outdoor recreational options available with such direct access to Fish Creek Park, Woodlands is also directly across from the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club. The golf club accommodates event hosting and has a lounge, dining, a pro-shop. Other sports programs and indoor events are offered by the neighbourhood’s community association, Woodcreek, located in Woodview Park.

Services and Amenities

Woodland Neighbourhood

The Woodcreek Community Association, serving both the Woodlands and the Woodbine neighbourhoods, provides residents with the latest events, news, and recreational programs. Memberships are available.

Woodlands is the ideal home for young families due to the number of recreational opportunities, community events, as well as access to the Woodlands Elementary School (Calgary Board of Education).

Services and Amenities

Woodland Neighbourhood

The community of Woodlands features a small businesses within strip malls, and most of the amenities and services are found just outside of the area. Shops and services are situated in the Woodbine neighbourhood as well as other surrounding neighbourhoods in the southeast of Calgary.

Getting Around

Getting around the Woodland neighbourhood is easily done by transit or car, and much of the neighbourhood can also be accessed by walking. There is access to the essentials such as a grocery store, bank, drug store, restaurants, etc.

The Woodlands neighbourhood is easily to get around by transit using the community-central bus route (bus route 56). There are other transit options available that will take you further outside of the neighbourhood, although some route connections may be required. For those working in the Calgary downtown core, it can be reached via transit (roughly 1-hour trip) or is accessed by a 30-minute commute by car. For the full listing of transit routes and schedules, visit the Calgary Transit website.

If you are looking for a Calgary neighbourhood that is just minutes away from scenic views, is filled with recreational options, and gives you the feeling of comfort “in-and-away” from the city, then Woodlands is for you. For a comprehensive list of Calgary home listings in the Woodlands, check out our website or give me a call. I look forward to finding you the perfect home in this, or any other, area of Calgary.