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Cambridge and Oxford Towers / Neighbourhood guide

Calgary · A CLOSER LOOK

Cambridge and Oxford Towers
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Cambridge and Oxford Towers location:
Calgary.

Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood within Calgary, Alberta, which is located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area.

8 St NW & 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0K3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Calgary

8 St NW & 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0K3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Mount Pleasant

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Mount Pleasant has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Calgary, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Mount Pleasant is excellent for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Accessing green spaces, like Riley Park and Crescent Heights Park, is very easy from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

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Getting around

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is reasonably convenient to move around in Mount Pleasant. The public transit system in Mount Pleasant is practical as a consequence of 2 rapid transit stations (NB SAIT / AUArts / Jubilee CTrain Stn and SB SAIT / AUArts / Jubilee CTrain Stn) with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines. Traveling on foot is also rather practical for residents in this part of Calgary; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. Commuting by bicycle is convenient in Mount Pleasant.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their schoolchildren will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Mount Pleasant, schools and daycares are nearby. Concerning food, it is typically an option for property owners in this part of Calgary to shop for general and specialty groceries by foot. Likewise, thanks to over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes, Mount Pleasant is a very good area in which to eat out.

Local character

Mount Pleasant has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Calgary, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Mount Pleasant is excellent for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Accessing green spaces, like Riley Park and Crescent Heights Park, is very easy from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Surrounding homes

In Mount Pleasant, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder. About 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Cambridge and Oxford Towers
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Calgary: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.5/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Calgary: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Calgary: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 3.0 / 5

Walking

3.1/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Calgary: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Calgary: 3.2 / 5

Driving

3.8/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Calgary: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

2.1/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Calgary: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

1.0/ 5

Many sources of noise nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5

Parks

4.4/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Calgary: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Cambridge and Oxford Towers nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

197 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school346 m

Rosedale School

905 13 Ave NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school497 m

King George School

2108 10 St NW

early french immersion · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school568 m

Project Trust

3610 - 9th Street SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school984 m

Balmoral School

220 16 Avenue NW

traditional learning centre · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.0 km

St. Joseph Elementary Junior High School

2512 - 5 Street N.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school1.1 km

École de la Rose Sauvage

2512 - 4 Street N.W.

The Southern Francophone Education Region No. 4

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Elementary school1.2 km

Sunnyside School

211 7 St NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.2 km

Hillhurst School

1418 7 Ave NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school1.3 km

Crescent Heights High School

1019 1 St NW

advanced placement, regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.4 km

Rosemont School

19 Rosevale Dr NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.7 km

Capitol Hill School

2210 18 St NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.7 km

École St. Pius X School

2312 - 18 Street N.W.

french immersion · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school1.8 km

Queen Elizabeth High School

512 18 St NW

advanced placement, regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school1.9 km

Queen Elizabeth School

402 18 St NW

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school2.2 km

Chestermere High School

241078 RR 280

Rocky View School Division No. 41

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High school2.3 km

James Fowler High School

4004 4 St NW

advanced placement, regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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High school2.5 km

St. Francis High School

877 Northmount Drive N.W.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Transit nearby

45 places
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Dining nearby

55 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

47 places
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Shopping1.7 km

The Peacock Boutique Consignment (Kensington)

1145 Kensington Crescent NW

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Mount Pleasant
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Cambridge and Oxford Towers. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$197,132

Residents in the study area

1,705

Owner households

54.9%

Commute on foot

10.7%

Population age

0 to 4
5.9%
5 to 9
5.5%
10 to 14
3.6%
15 to 19
4.3%
20 to 34
27.7%
35 to 49
25.3%
50 to 64
16.8%
65 to 79
9.5%
80 and over
1.4%

Housing type

Single detached
44.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
26.8%
Duplex
13.5%
Semi detached
8.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
4.2%
Row houses
2.8%

Household composition

Single person
34.7%
Multi person
9.2%
Single family
56.1%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
69.9%
Public transit
11.7%
Foot
10.7%
Other
5.3%
Bicycle
2.4%
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Income

Average household income
$197,132
Average individual income
$88,527

Total

Total individuals
1,705

Owners vs Renters

Owners
54.9%
Renters
45.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.3%
English and French
11.4%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.8%
High school
23.5%
Trade certificate
4.3%
College certificate
13.2%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
35.6%
Post graduate degree
13.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
83.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.4%
Mandarin
2.7%
English and non-official language(s)
2.4%
Spanish
2.3%
French
1.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.2%
Korean
1.2%
German
0.6%
Arabic
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.4%
English and French
0.4%
Italian
0.1%
Polish
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Cambridge and Oxford Towers:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Calgary School District No. 19 ↗The Southern Francophone Education Region No. 4 ↗Rocky View School Division No. 41 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Cambridge and Oxford Towers address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

8 St NW & 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0K3, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 51.0669887, -114.0813775. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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