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Airdrie Alberta
AIRDRIE REAL ESTATE

The name "Airdrie" means "The King's Height" and William McKenzie, a contracting engineer for Calgary and Edmonton Railway is credited with naming it this in 1889. It is named after a village northeast of Glasgow, Scotland. At an elevation of 1089m (3573 ft), makes it the highest city in Canada.

Airdrie is located about 30 km north of Calgary on Highway 2 and is situated at Calgary's northern doorstep. Airdrie is one of Alberta's best-kept secrets boasting a population of 21,000 residents and is fast becoming a "bedroom community" for Calgary, covering over 21 square kilometers. The first home was built in 1901, and by 1909 Airdrie was a village. By the mid-sixties, Airdrie had 1,000 residents. During the 70s and 80s Alberta oil boom, Airdrie quickly topped the 10,000 mark. In 1985, Airdrie became Alberta's 14th city.

Airdrie is a place where everyone can enjoy a relaxing rural lifestyle while taking advantage of the complete urban amenities available. Airdrie has numerous restaurants, medical clinics, retail stores, professional services, and banks. Many Calgarians travel to Airdrie for its automobile dealers on its "low overhead" Auto Mile, and is the place where the RCMP block off the highway to Edmonton for bad winter snowstorms.

Annual events include the Airdrie Chute-Out Pro Rodeo (late June), BMX races, the Festival of Lights (December), and the Rotary Club Soap Box derby (mid-September).

 

Airdrie Alberta Recreation & Culture

Airdrie Alberta has recreation opportunities that are staggering. Beautiful parks, active lifestyles and sports teams are a source of pride for many Airdrie Alberta citizens.

Airdrie Parks

Airdrie Alberta has beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well-known throughout Alberta and invite quiet retreats and action packed getaways. A water playground, participark, western ranch and wildlife sanctuary are just some of Airdrie park highlights. Biking, paddling, skating, cross-country skiing, athletics, bird watching, picnics and peaceful walks can all be enjoyed in various parks and facilities along streams, creeks and the Airdrie River.

Airdrie Trails

Within the city of Airdrie, Waskasoo Park offers over 80 kilometers of paved and shale trails along the river valley for a wide variety of recreational pursuits such as cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

Airdrie and Area Golf Courses

Airdrie Alberta offers many choices for the golf enthusiast. The River Bend Golf Course is a municipal 18-hole championship caliber golf course in Waskasoo Park. An 18-hole private course bordering the Airdrie River along with three other public courses provide a good variety. Courses at nearby Lacombe, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Wolf Creek add to the abundance of golfing opportunities.

Airdrie Recreation Programs

The City of Airdrie, sporting groups, and many community associations, offer a host of recreational opportunities for children and adults alike. Opportunities range from recreational classes and programs, family festivals, sports teams and community groups, and drop-in activities. For more information contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department.

Airdrie Museums & Interpretive Centres

The Airdrie and District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Interpretive Centre, and Fort Normandeau bring a historical and educational perspective to Airdrie and the Central Alberta region together with the recently-opened Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

Airdrie Festivals & Events

Westerner Days, Airdrie International Air Show, First Night Celebration, Winter Fest, Heritage Day, Youth Fest, Canada Day, Agri-trade Show, Mayor's Garden Party, World of Women trade show, and the Silver Buckle Rodeo are just some of Central Alberta's family festivals and events. For information on current events in the Airdrie area, check out the Airdrie & Community Events Calendar.

Arts & Culture Facilities & Organizations

The state of the art Airdrie College Arts Centre, The Westerner and many other venues throughout the city offer a variety of live performances including music, drama and dance.

Airdrie Alberta has an abundant arts and culture organizations provide opportunities throughout the community to get involved in a wide range of drama, musical and other cultural pursuits.

Airdrie Restaurants

Airdrie can accommodate almost everyone's entertainment needs. With more than 160 restaurants to choose from you won't be disappointed with your options - you'll find everything from ethnic cuisine to western fare.

Shopping

With major shopping areas on each end of the city and countless shopping opportunities in-between, Airdrie is Central Alberta's shopping centre. You'll enjoy searching for unique treasures in quaint stores and finding great bargains in some of the wholesale shops. The Airdrie Farmer's Market is also a great destination for shoppers and is open to locals and visitors throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Airdrie Real Estate

This Airdrie Real Estate site presents useful information for real estate homebuyers and sellers as well as links to great Airdrie community information and other Airdrie real estate internet sites.

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This resource is updated regularly, and whether you are buying or selling real estate properties, this site presents information that is of interest to future and current Airdrie, Alberta area home owners. Your comments and suggestions are welcome! Please visit often.

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