Westgate, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Westgate, around two thirds of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the units in Westgate and 30% are rented. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built pre-1960, during its largest building boom. Read more about Westgate real estate
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Transportation
Westgate is reasonably car friendly. Finding a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, the public transit system in Westgate is not particularly practical. Nonetheless, rapid transit stations, including 45th Street Station on the 202 | Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain, are usually close by from most residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Moving around by bicycle is difficult in Westgate as. Nonetheless, riding a bike is made easier by the generally flat terrain. Walking in this part of the city is also not very common, despite the fact that most daily needs are easy to carry out on foot.
Services
In this part of the city, families will typically be able to get to schools and daycares on foot. As far as eating is concerned, doing one's groceries frequently demands the use of a vehicle in Westgate. There are a limited number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
The character of Westgate is exemplified by its relaxed environment. The noise levels in this part of Calgary are very low, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Finally, public green spaces are very easy to reach since there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy.
