Aspen Woods

Aspen Woods in Calgary, Alberta offers a modern and peaceful neighborhood for those looking for a relaxed atmosphere. With the majority of homes being built after the year 2000, the area is ideal for those seeking newer, modern housing options. Convenient access to parks, as well as close proximity to daycares and schools, make it a family-friendly choice. While public transit may not be as frequent, the neighborhood is easy to navigate by car and offers a variety of nearby amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee shops. Overall, Aspen Woods provides a quiet and modern living environment for potential residents to enjoy.

Aspen Woods offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Public green spaces, including Strathcona Ravine, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover, making them very easy to reach. This neighbourhood is also very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally very peaceful.

Homeowners occupy about 85% of the units in the neighbourhood and renters occupy the remainder. The sizeable proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

The closest grocery store in this area is typically only a rather short stroll away. Residents benefit from approximately 20 restaurants and coffee shops as well. In terms of education, it is a short distance to get to daycares and schools from any location in Aspen Woods.

The favoured mode of transportation in this area is often driving. Finding a parking spot is generally easy. On the other hand, Aspen Woods is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, commuters can count on 69th Street Station on the Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain. The neighbourhood is served by about 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Biking is easy in this part of the city since the cycling infrastructure is rather well-developed. Aspen Woods is not especially suitable for people who prefer to travel by foot because few daily errands can be run without a car.