#2601, 920 - 5th Ave SW, Calgary, AB

About the Neighborhood

Downtown West End, Calgary

The Downtown West End is a neighbourhood within the western portions of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded to the north by the Bow River, to the east by 9th Street W, to the south by the CPR Tracks and to the west by 14th Street W.

West End is a high density residential community, largely made up of condominiums and apartment buildings, with only 25 single-family detached homes remaining in the neighbourhood.

Downtown Calgary was established as a neighbourhood in 1884, after the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883.^[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor, on a provincial level by Calgary-Buffalo MLA Kent Hehr, and at federal level by Calgary Centre MP Lee Richardson.

Attractions

The Shaw Millennium Park and Mewata Armouries are located in the western area of the neighbourhood, while paved multi-use (bicycle, walking, rollerblading, etc.) paths line the northern rim along the Bow River.

The Downtown West - Kerby C-Train station serves the community. Downtown West End is also well connected into the Plus 15 skywalk system.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Downtown West End had a population of 2,322 living in 1,628 dwellings, a -6.5% increase from its 2011 population of 2,483. With a land area of 0.4 km² (0.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 5,800/km²(15,000/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $47,964 in 2000, and there were 25.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 20.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 93.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 53.9% of the housing was used for renting.

More details

An incredible view and rare opportunity! This is a luxurious downtown sub-penthouse with a coveted west-facing unobstructed view of the mountains, Bow river, and gorgeous sunsets over the Rockies. Expansive living room perfect for entertaining guests in your suite in the sky. Executive upgrades including double thickness kitchen granite counter tops, custom drapery, warm maple cabinets, recently upgraded stainless steel appliances, mini bar fridge, huge walk-in closet, and master ensuite with dual vanity and soaker tub. Has two large bedrooms and a den/solarium with unparalleled panoramic views. Also included 2 titled parking, storage locker & in-suite laundry. Perfectly located within walking distance to the CORE, Kensington, Eau Claire, Prince's Island Park, 17th Ave with many fine restaurants, shops and cafes. Five West amenities include a party room, car wash in parkade and daily concierge service. This is truly a rare piece of real estate in Calgary.