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Rivercrest / Neighbourhood guide

Cochrane · A CLOSER LOOK

Rivercrest
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

Rivercrest location:
Cochrane.

Located within the Greater Calgary metropolitan area, River Heights is a neighbourhood in Cochrane, Alberta.

396 Rivercrest View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2A4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Cochrane

396 Rivercrest View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2A4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

River Heights

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

Your next step

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Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

River Heights offers a relaxed environment. River Heights is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

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Getting around

Travelling by car is very easy in River Heights. It is very convenient to park. The bike is a somewhat poor method of transportation in River Heights because there are a fair number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling network is not very comprehensive. Walking is also not very practical for home buyers in this neighbourhood because many daily needs are impractical to meet without a car.

Everyday essentials

Families will value the proximity to secondary schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in River Heights. In contrast, this neighbourhood does not have any primary schools. With regards to food, a car is often required in River Heights to access the closest supermarket. Residents can enjoy about 20 restaurants and cafes as well.

Local character

River Heights offers a relaxed environment. River Heights is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

Surrounding homes

About 80% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. In this area, roughly 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of the town experienced its biggest building boom following the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Rivercrest
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

0.7/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Cochrane: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

0.0/ 5

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

Cochrane: 3.8 / 5

Groceries

1.6/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Cochrane: 2.1 / 5

Restaurants

2.1/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Cochrane: 2.3 / 5

Walking

0.6/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Cochrane: 1.5 / 5

Cycling

2.4/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Cochrane: 2.8 / 5

Driving

4.6/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cochrane: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Cochrane: 0.8 / 5

Shopping

1.6/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Cochrane: 1.8 / 5

Childcare

3.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Cochrane: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Cochrane: 1.3 / 5

Cafés

1.2/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Cochrane: 1.4 / 5

Quiet

5.0/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Cochrane: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.0/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Project referenceCochrane comparison, where suppliedSources & notes ↗

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Rivercrest 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.

86 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
High school420 m

Bow Valley High School

2000 River Heights Drive

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school1.3 km

Fireside School

12 Fireside Parkway

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school1.7 km

Holy Spirit School

200 Fireside Dr.

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school / Elementary school1.8 km

Cochrane Learning Connection

228 River Avenue

Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school2.6 km

Westbrook School

280265 RR 42

Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school2.9 km

Glenbow Elementary School

55 Glenpatrick Road

special education, english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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High school3.3 km

Cochrane High School

529 - 4 Avenue N.

regular, french immersion · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school3.3 km

Manachaban Middle School

724 Chiniki Drive

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school3.4 km

Elizabeth Barrett Elementary School

605 4 Avenue N

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school3.4 km

Cochrane Classical Christian School

54 West Aarsby Rd.

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Elementary school4.0 km

Cochrane Christian Academy

110 Quigley Drive

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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Elementary school4.0 km

Mitford School

110 Quigley Drive

english · Rocky View School Division No. 41

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High school4.1 km

École Notre-Dame des Vallees

132 Quigley Drive

The Southern Francophone Education Region No. 4

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High school4.4 km

St. Timothy

501 Sunset Drive

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Dining nearby

31 places
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Parks nearby

25 places
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Daily essentials nearby

16 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

River Heights
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 Rivercrest. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$152,441

Residents in the study area

221

Owner households

88.5%

Commute on foot

4.3%

Population age

0 to 4
8.1%
5 to 9
8.6%
10 to 14
7.6%
15 to 19
4.6%
20 to 34
15.3%
35 to 49
25.0%
50 to 64
16.4%
65 to 79
12.0%
80 and over
2.3%

Housing type

Single detached
54.7%
Semi detached
35.2%
Row houses
8.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.1%
Duplex
1.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
15.7%
Multi person
1.4%
Single family
82.4%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
89.0%
Other
4.6%
Foot
4.3%
Public transit
1.1%
Bicycle
1.0%
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Income

Average household income
$152,441
Average individual income
$72,906

Total

Total individuals
221

Owners vs Renters

Owners
88.5%
Renters
11.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.0%
English and French
9.0%
Other
0.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.9%
High school
24.7%
Trade certificate
9.5%
College certificate
24.1%
University certificate
1.7%
Bachelor degree
25.4%
Post graduate degree
5.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
90.8%
French
2.2%
Spanish
1.5%
English and non-official language(s)
1.1%
English and French
0.9%
German
0.8%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.7%
Dutch
0.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Korean
0.2%

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 Rivercrest:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Rivercrest 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

396 Rivercrest View, Cochrane, AB T4C 2A4, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 51.1681986, -114.4621382. 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.