Chinook Gate Real Estate & Community Guide
Chinook Gate is a newer community on the west side of Airdrie. It is close to shopping and other amenities has easy access to Calgary and is close to multiple schools. Airdrie is a fast-growing city just 20 minutes north of Calgary off Highway 2. With a combination of heritage communities and new builds, Airdrie has something for everyone. Its close proximity to CrossIron Mills allows for easy and fun shopping excursions and the ICE transit system means you can commute to Calgary for work without having to worry about the traffic on the highway.
So Much to Love in Chinook Gate
Chinook Gate is located in Airdrie’s west end and is surrounded by schools, green spaces, water views, shops, and restaurants. Hop on Township Road 270 (also known as Big Hill Springs Road), and visit Big Hill Springs, Provincial Park. Or travel just a little bit further west, and hit up Banff and Canmore for a day trip into the mountains.
Airdrie is part of the Rocky View School Division as well as the Calgary Catholic School Division, the École Francophone d’Airdrie, and Rocky View Schools Adult Learning. Some schools provide religious classes in the elementary school years, and there are also a number of private schools to choose from in Airdrie. There are 3 high schools in the public school system and 1 high school in the Catholic school system. Two private school offers kindergarten to grade 12, and one offers junior kindergarten to grade eight.
What You Need to See in Chinook Gate
Outdoor Amenities
Take a walk up the hill and enjoy Chinook Winds Regional Park, a park that has over 55 acres of land, as well as some of the best amenities for activities. Bring your bike, your board, or your scooter and have fun at the outdoor skate park, and in the summer, have a blast in Airdrie’s only spray park. Have a snack at the 2 seasonal concession stands, bring your toboggan, and sled down the best sledding hill. There are opportunities for organized sports as well, with a beach volleyball court, 4 volleyball courts, and 8 ball diamonds.
Airdrie Urban Farm Collective
A brand-new collective, Airdrie Urban Farm Collective is committed to the education of growing food. Open to any age, this group is passionate about urban farming. They are run by volunteers and rely on volunteer support from those who are ready and willing to get their hands dirty and work hard.
Chinook Gate Real Estate
Chinook Gate is designed by Brookfield Residential and includes builds by Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, and McKee Homes. Designed with active families in mind, there is also a Homeowners Association to encourage community connection and retain curb appeal.
Find your perfect style of home, from detached homes – laned or with a front garage, to duplexes, to townhomes, and be a part of a vibrant, growing community that has views of the mountains to the west, and the accessibility of Calgary to the south. In a new community, currently in phase three, there are plans for a new school to be built in the coming years.
There are over 100 kilometers of footpaths that connect Airdrie communities, so it’s easy to grab your bike, lace your sneakers, equip the stroller and explore all that Chinook Gate and Airdrie have to offer. Commute to Calgary in only 20 minutes, or visit the mountains in just over an hour. Airdrie is a family-friendly, and dog-friendly city with new amenities arriving every day. Contact our office at 403-253-1901 and we’ll be glad to match you with the best agent to move you into your next home!
