Now, conveniently accessing the pathways along the river to making it into the office in minutes and home, just as fast. Make that early morning commutes part of your outdoor activity. And you'll wonder if you could deal with the stress of traffic ever again. And should you want to head out of the city?

The Trans-Canada Highway becomes your escape giving you immediate access to the mountains, to the west, just an hour from home. But besides those who work downtown, who else lives in Parkdale with a thriving rental market and several apartments, the neighbourhood, the students attending the University of Calgary, look in Parkdale for convenience and accessibility. 

If like many of the international students attending the school, you don't own a car. Parkdale becomes an irresistible attraction for you getting you to class in minutes with a short straw from home, but with several modern, large homes being built, families are seeing Parkdale in a new light.

Parkdale has got you covered with several stores and shops in the area, to keep the locals happy. For instance, have you seen the lineups on a summer day outside of licks, the ice cream store? When people come from all over Calgary to get a taste, you know, it's good, but we happen to love that the river creates a hub for the community. 

The center of activity all year round, when you could walk, jog, or bike for kilometers in either direction, along the water's edge, Edwardworthy park gives residents a chance to have a picnic, play some sports, or just simply wander through the gardens. Many people in Parkdale speak fondly about living next to state-of-the-art facilities like the Foothills Medical Center or the Alberta Children's Hospital.

The security of knowing that world-class medical professionals are on your doorstep is priceless. While most people would drive by without a second thought to take a second look at Parkdale, we know and love it's got more to uncover if you're willing to explore it.