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Luxury Living in Edmonton: Aspen Gardens

Aspen Gardens is a prestigious neighbourhood located in beautiful Southwest Edmonton. Surrounded by natural amenities, Aspen Gardens is bounded by the Whitemud Creek Ravine to the west and north, as well as several community park spaces to the east and south. The area was originally designed as an urban escape, striking the perfect balance between a semi-secluded atmosphere and proximity to amenities.

If you’ve been dreaming of a high-end home in one of Edmonton’s most unique, nature-friendly neighbourhoods, Aspen Gardens may be exactly what you’ve been searching for. 

 Community Profile 

The land comprising Aspen Gardens was annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1960. The neighbourhood continued was out over the next 30 years, with…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Blue Quill Estates in Southwest Edmonton

Like many communities comprising scenic Southwest Edmonton, Blue Quill Estates is a nature-friendly neighbourhood highlighted by expansive open green spaces and high-end homes. Part of the greater Kaskitayo Outline Plan Area, most development in Blue Quill Estates took place during the 1970s and 80s. The area boasts mature trees, quiet streets and proximity to fantastic amenities – including the Whitemud Creek Ravine, the Derrick Golf and Winter Club and South Edmonton Common. 

Did you know? Like all communities in the Kaskitayo Area Plan, Blue Quill takes its name from a revered Aboriginal leader. In this case, Cree Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Indian Reserve (1889). (Source: City of Edmonton)

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Duggan in Southwest Edmonton

Are you looking for an established Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood known for its affordable single-family homes and proximity to great amenities? Look no further than Duggan. This quiet, slower-paced community boasts family-friendly essentials, including schools, parks, and services, as well as convenient access to recreation, transit, and popular shopping hubs. A driver’s delight, Duggan also makes the ideal neighbourhood for residents in need of a streamlined commute to the Edmonton International Airport, Downtown Edmonton, the South Anthony Henday and more.

Did you know? Duggan was named after J.J. Duggan, a local landowner, pioneer and mayor of the former City of Strathcona (1901). Strathcona amalgamated with the greater City of Edmonton in…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Windermere in Southwest Edmonton

Welcome to Windermere, one of Southwest Edmonton’s most highly sought-after communities. A newer addition to this side of the city, Windermere is known for its beautifully constructed homes, fantastic location and inclusion of nearly every convenience one could ask for. The word Windermere also means “to take one’s breath away,” a fitting name for a neighbourhood that offers expansive open green spaces, walking trails, stormwater ponds, and some of the best golf and riverside views Southwest Edmonton has to offer.

Did you know? Windermere is considered one of the largest neighbourhoods in the capital region according to landmass, much of which is outdoor recreation and park space.

Windermere Real Estate and Homes For Sale

Once a…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Skyrattler in Southwest Edmonton

Welcome to scenic Skyrattler! This nature-friendly neighbourhood offers buyers the best of Southwest Edmonton thanks to its beautiful setting, recreational opportunities and proximity to shops and services. Even better, Skyrattler is known for its reasonably priced real estate opportunities, consisting mainly of low-maintenance apartments and spacious townhomes. If you’re searching for a quiet, family-oriented community to call home, Skyrattler may be just what you’re looking for.

Did you know? Like all other neighbourhoods comprising the Kaskitayo area, Skyrattler takes its name from an esteemed Aboriginal leader. Skyrattler was Cree Chief of the Winterburn band when Edmonton first became a city in 1904.

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Community Spotlight: Blackmud Creek in Southwest Edmonton

Blackmud Creek is bounded by James Mowatt Trail to the west, Ellerslie Road to the north and the Blackmud Creek Ravine to the east and south. Located in Southwest Edmonton’s greater Heritage Valley, Blackmud Creek is a nature-friendly neighbourhood, offering access to the surrounding ravine and Virginia Park Woodland. The area is also highly celebrated for its modern single-family homes and proximity to desirable amenities, including schools, shops, services, arterial roads and more.

Did you know? Heritage Valley is comprised of 15 separate neighbourhoods, including Blackmud Creek, Callaghan, MacEwan, Richford and Rutherford.  

Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Blackmud Creek

Single-family homes account for nearly 90% of home styles in…

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Luxury Living in Edmonton: Jagare Ridge (Hays Ridge)

Located deep in the heart of Southwest Edmonton’s Heritage Valley, Jagare Ridge (also known as Hays Ridge) is a recreation-friendly community known for its high-end homes and laid-back atmosphere. In addition to vast open green spaces, walking trails and scenic stormwater ponds, Jagare Ridge residents enjoy stunning fairway views, as provided by the neighbourhood’s 18-hole championship golf course.

But that’s not all.

Jagare Ridge homeowners are also afforded convenient access to urban amenities, including schools, shops and services, via Ellerslie Road, Rabbit Hill Road and the West Anthony Henday.

Community Profile

Jagare Ridge is bounded by the community of Glenridding Ravine to the west, Ellerslie Road to the north, 141st Street to the…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Allendale in Southwest Edmonton

Part of the former City of Strathcona, the southwest community of Allendale merged with the greater City of Edmonton in 1912. As such, Allendale remains one of Edmonton’s oldest neighbourhoods, known for its mature landscaping, quiet, tree-lined streets, affordable single-family homes and proximity to desirable amenities.

Did you know? Allendale’s namesake, the Allen family, farmed land in the area before its annexation by the City of Strathcona in the early 1900s. 

A Surplus of Single-Family Homes

As mentioned above, real estate in Allendale consists primarily of single-family homes. As a result, the community has drawn interest from growing families, move-up home buyers and first-time buyers looking for the perfect neighbourhood to call…

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Luxury Living in Edmonton: Ogilvie Ridge

Located along the Whitemud Creek Ravine, Ogilvie Ridge sets the standard for luxury living in a nature-friendly neighbourhood. Part of Southwest Edmonton’s greater Riverbend district, this scenic community is defined by walking trails, tree-covered parks and open green spaces. What’s more, residents enjoy having sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a unique water feature within arms’ reach.

Overall, Ogilvie Ridge is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood known for its recreation-friendly amenities, laid-back atmosphere and high-end single-family homes.

Community Profile

Spread over an 88.4-hectare area, Ogilvie Ridge is bounded by Rabbit Hill Road to the west, Whitemud Creek Ravine to the north and east and a utility corridor to the…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Blackburne in Southwest Edmonton

Blackburne is a laid-back neighbourhood situated in scenic Southwest Edmonton. Encompassing Blackmud Creek, Blackburne is a nature-friendly neighbourhood boasting breathtaking ravine views, parks, tree-lined trails, and plenty of open green space. Despite its semi-secluded setting, Blackburne is close to major commuter routes and countless Southwest Edmonton amenities, including schools, services, major shopping hubs, and more.

Did you know? “Blackburne” takes its name from Blackmud Creek. In this case, “burne” is an old English term referencing a stream or river.  

Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Blackburne

Though the City of Edmonton annexed the land in 1982, Blackburne development did not begin until the early 1990s.…

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