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Luxury Living in Edmonton: Brookside

Brookside’s mature trees and scenic location alongside the Whitemud Creek Ravine and North Saskatchewan River Valley make it one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Edmonton. Peaceful and semi-secluded, Brookside is known for its luxury homes, ultra-large lots and laid-back atmosphere. Residents of this high-end community also enjoy having many of Southwest Edmonton’s best amenities within arm’s reach, including popular shops and services, schools and major arterial roads.

The name “Brookside” refers to its location along Whitemud Creek. (Source: City of Edmonton)

 Brookside Community Profile, Price Range and Housing Stock 

Brookside consists predominantly single-family homes, making up more than 80% of the available real estate…

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Edmonton Community Spotlight: Bulyea Heights in Southwest Edmonton

Welcome to beautiful Bulyea Heights. Located along the scenic Whitemud Creek Ravine in Southwest Edmonton, Bulyea Heights was first established in 1979, along with the creation of the Riverbend Area Structure Plan. The neighbourhood’s design concept is focused on low-density housing characterized by quiet streets and cul-de-sacs. A perfect all-in-one community to call home, Bulyea Heights features a school, parks, commercial amenities, and a fantastic selection of high-end single-family homes.

Did you know? Bulyea Heights was named after Alberta’s first Lieutenant-Governor, George Hedley Bulyea, who served from 1905 to 1915.

Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Bulyea Heights

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

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Community Spotlight: Brookside in Southwest Edmonton

Brookside is an affluent neighbourhood located in scenic Southwest Edmonton. Bounded by Whitemud Drive to the south and west, the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the north and the Whitemud Creek Ravine to the east, Brookside strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and peaceful riverside views. Brookside boasts meticulously maintained homes on large lots and proximity to some of Edmonton’s most popular amenities, including Snow Valley and Fort Edmonton Park.

Did you know? Brookside’s name is a reference to its location along Whitemud Creek.

Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Brookside

Single-family homes account for over 80% of real estate opportunities in Brookside. Nearly all residences in the area were built between the…

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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)

Real Estate and Homes For Sale in Blue…

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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

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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.

Real Estate and Homes For Sale in…

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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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