Hillhurst is one of Calgary’s most walkable neighbourhoods. Not only does it have shopping, restaurants, schools and parks, but it is also within a short distance of downtown and a LRT station. Hillhurst is home to most of the Kensington shopping and dining district in addition to SAIT. Hillhurst is split between single-family houses and condos/townhomes, making Hillhurst real estate available for a wide variety of preferences and budgets. These are the current Hillhurst homes for sale (updated every hour) and look below for more information about this NW Calgary community.
The NW Calgary neighbourhood of Hillhurst is between the Bow River and 16 Avenue North, bounded by 10 Street West and around 18 Street West. It was established in 1914 and is now one of the city’s oldest residential neighbourhoods. As the name implies, West Hillhurst is located to the west of Hillhurst and has a similar spread of housing and real estate. Briar Hill is the community to the north and Sunnyside is to the west.
Kensington Road is the main road that goes through the community. There are many popular restaurants and boutique shops along the road, making it a popular destination for Calgarians. Communities that surround Kensington Road (including West Hillhurst, Hillhurst and Sunnyside) are sometimes called Kensington also.
Hillhurst has a mixture of real estate, from detached houses to duplexes to small-rise condos. View all Hillhurst real estate above, or check out all the condos in the Kensington area.
It is a fast commute to downtown via Calgary Transit or walking, and with many amenities located within the community, there are few reasons to use a vehicle within Hillhurst. There are five schools, including public schools, a Catholic school and SAIT, Calgary’s applied education institution. Riley Park is a large public park with a wading pool, gardens and a cricket pitch. The Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association is known for its many events and programming, including a popular farmers’ market.
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