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Walden / Neighbourhood guide

Calgary · A CLOSER LOOK

Walden
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

Walden location:
Calgary.

The neighbourhood of Walden is part of the city of Calgary, Alberta, which is located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area.

688 Walgrove Blvd SE, Calgary, AB, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Calgary

688 Walgrove Blvd SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Walden

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Walden is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This part of the city is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Lastly, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to parks, including Lake Chapparal Recreation Centre, since there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to visit.

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Getting around

Driving is a great mode of transportation in Walden. Nearby highways are very easy to access from any location in this part of Calgary, and it is convenient to find a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in Walden is rather poor. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. It is occasionally challenging for people walking to navigate Walden because very few day-to-day needs can be carried out without a car. On the other hand, it is convenient to travel by bike in this neighbourhood as the bicycling network is reasonably well-developed, and there are a limited number of elevation changes.

Everyday essentials

It is often an option for property owners in Walden to purchase groceries without the need for a car. Residents are served by around 20 restaurants and cafes as well. With respect to education, daycares are easy to reach as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Walden. However, there are only a few high schools in this part of Calgary and consequently they can be a rather long trip away. In addition, Walden does not have any primary schools.

Local character

Walden is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This part of the city is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Lastly, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to parks, including Lake Chapparal Recreation Centre, since there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Surrounding homes

The homes in this area are very modern, since almost all of its buildings were built after the year 2000. In this neighbourhood, roughly 60% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the properties in Walden and 20% are occupied by renters. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Walden
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

3.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Calgary: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

0.1/ 5

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Calgary: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

3.1/ 5

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

Calgary: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

0.5/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

2.1/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Calgary: 3.0 / 5

Walking

0.8/ 5

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

Calgary: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Calgary: 3.2 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Calgary: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

0.4/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Calgary: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

1.3/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Calgary: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Calgary: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

0.8/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Calgary: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

1.2/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Calgary: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

5.0/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5

Parks

3.3/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Calgary: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Walden 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.

101 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
High school1.2 km

All Saints School

729 Legacy Village Rd SE

Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school2.2 km

St. Sebastian Elementary School

65 Chaparal Drive SE

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school2.8 km

Chaparral School

480 Chaparral Dr SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school2.9 km

Cranston School

205 Cranston Drive SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school3.1 km

Dr. George Stanley School

585 Cranston Dr SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school3.2 km

Sibylla Kiddle School

126 Cranford Dr SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school3.3 km

Our Lady of the Rosary School

41 Cranston Gate SE

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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Elementary school3.5 km

Christ the King Catholic School

333 Cranston Way SE

regular · Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 1

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High school / Elementary school4.1 km

Midsun School

660 Sunmills Dr SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school4.1 km

Fish Creek School

1039 Suncastle Dr SE

regular · Calgary School District No. 19

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Elementary school4.4 km

Sundance School

200 Sunmills Dr SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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High school5.0 km

Joane Cardinal-Schubert High School

19480 45 St SE

Calgary School District No. 19

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

25 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

4 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Walden
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 Walden. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$127,715

Residents in the study area

422

Owner households

84.9%

Commute on foot

2.1%

Population age

0 to 4
9.8%
5 to 9
7.0%
10 to 14
4.6%
15 to 19
4.8%
20 to 34
29.9%
35 to 49
25.8%
50 to 64
12.7%
65 to 79
5.0%
80 and over
0.6%

Housing type

Single detached
46.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
31.4%
Row houses
13.4%
Semi detached
7.9%
Duplex
0.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
24.1%
Multi person
3.6%
Single family
72.0%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
88.3%
Public transit
5.3%
Other
3.8%
Foot
2.1%
Bicycle
0.5%
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Income

Average household income
$127,715
Average individual income
$58,954

Total

Total individuals
422

Owners vs Renters

Owners
84.9%
Renters
15.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.0%
English and French
5.2%
Other
1.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.3%
High school
26.0%
Trade certificate
5.9%
College certificate
22.0%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
27.2%
Post graduate degree
6.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
69.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
8.9%
English and non-official language(s)
7.0%
Spanish
5.9%
Russian
2.5%
French
1.5%
Gujarati
1.4%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.3%
Romanian
1.3%
Mandarin
0.8%
Arabic
0.4%

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 Walden:
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 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Walden 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

688 Walgrove Blvd SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 50.8670595, -114.0139713. 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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