By Mike Johnson


Airdrie is a city set just 6 km away from the large city of Calgary, and is home to around 40,000 people (and counting). The city is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country, increasing its population at a rate of eight percent per year. The town is extremely popular, probably due to its proximity to the larger city of Calgary, but also for a lot of its own merits. It has a golf course, a rodeo grounds, and a number of schools and many other amenities.

This city is in many ways a "bedroom community" or "suburb" of the larger city of Calgary, which makes it an appealing location for those interested in having total access to the large city and still retaining the comforts of a living in a small town.

Whether you're interested in the area for its investment opportunity, or are looking to move to the area and are looking for real estate, the town's housing shows an encouraging trend of appreciating in value over the years. Additionally, the city's growth shows no signs of slowing, with new properties being put up on a monthly basis. This makes it one of the safest places to invest your money (or simply buy a home) in the country.

All of the neighborhoods in town are relatively new, and perfect for young families or young professionals looking to take advantage of the opportunity of the big city while still having some autonomy and breathing space.

One of the city's most enjoyable areas is the Nose Creek Park, where people gather throughout the year for a variety of festivals including the Festival of Light and many others. It's festivals like these that serve to bring the community together, underlining once again that the small town has its own identity, and community pride, which all small Alberta towns are happy to have.




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