Windsong Real Estate & Community Guide
Visit the community that’s focused on family. Windsong is accessible via the popular 8 St., it’s a great location to access Airdrie’s downtown, as well as slipping into Calgary. 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 Windsong
Windsong is located in Airdrie’s west end and is surrounded by schools, green spaces, 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 Windsong
Outdoor Amenities
Just to the west is 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. Take a walk to the Park on the well-kept footpaths that weave in and out of the neighbourhood.
Lil’ Sweet Retreat
Book a relaxing retreat without having to drive too far with Lil’ Sweet Retreat. This home studio specializes in Hydra Glow Facials, but also offers brow lamination and dermaplaning. Treat yourself today.
The Souper Lady
You don’t have to look far to find delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, and salsa when The Souper Lady lives in your neighbourhood. Whether it’s catering an event, or just a desire to avoid the kitchen, you can be sure you’ll have top-notch foods by an award-winning chef.
SeedCare Chair Socks
Protect your furniture and your floors with SeedCare Chair Socks. These socks fit furniture legs of all kinds due to their stretchy nature. Their decorative designs mean you can also keep them on your furniture for longer than the move and add fun and whimsy to your room.
Windsong Real Estate
Windsong has a variety of homes, from single-family homes with front garages, or laned options, to duplexes to townhomes to condos. There is a bounty of playgrounds and green spaces, not to mention an elementary school right in the heart of the community. With W.H. Croxford High School is also within walking distance, Windsong truly is a place for family!
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 Windsong 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!