Apartments For Rent in Scenic Acres, Calgary

Cars are an excellent transportation option in this area. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any location in Scenic Acres, and it is very easy to park. On the other hand, public transit riders may find limited options in this part of Calgary as a result of the low service level. Thankfully, the nearest rapid transit station, including Crowfoot Station with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, is typically within walking distance from the majority of homes in the neighbourhood. House owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly nearby. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are not especially suitable for walking because few common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. On the other hand, the bicycle is a fairly good method of transportation in Scenic Acres as there are a fair number of bike lanes.

It is a short walk to access primary schools from anywhere in Scenic Acres. However, there are no high schools in this area. With respect to eating, property owners in Scenic Acres almost always need a car to shop for their groceries. Nonetheless, it is generally a reasonably short walk to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items. A limited number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well.

The character of Scenic Acres is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This part of Calgary is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, parks are very easy to reach since there are around 30 of them close by for residents to visit.

Single detached homes and townhouses are the predominant housing type in Scenic Acres. This part of Calgary experienced its largest construction boom in the 1990s, so most of the available housing is from this era. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Nearly 90% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 10% are occupied by renters.