Neighbourhood Guide
Greenwood Greenbriar
NorthWest, Calgary
Greenwood/Greenbriar is a growing neighborhood in northwest Calgary that offers a unique blend of affordability, modern housing options, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
This quaint inner city neighbourhood is in the heart the city and steps away from everything you'll need.
With new developments underway and the community continuing to evolve, Greenwood/Greenbriar is attracting a mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents.
Greenwood/Greenbriar is one of Calgary’s newer and revitalizing neighborhoods, offering a blend of suburban living with urban convenience. It is primarily a residential community but has been undergoing significant development in recent years, particularly with new townhomes, condos, and modern housing projects. Known for its affordable housing options, Greenwood/Greenbriar is popular among young families, professionals, and retirees looking for a quieter lifestyle with proximity to nature and outdoor activities. The neighborhood’s development plans are transforming it into a vibrant, mixed-use community, balancing residential, commercial, and recreational amenities.
Location and Accessibility
Greenwood/Greenbriar is located in the northwest region of Calgary. The community is bordered by:
- North: Bow River
- South: Highway 1
- East:Â 33rd Avenue NW
- West:Â Bow River
It’s located near Canada Olympic Park (WinSport) and is close to the communities of Bowness and Valley Ridge, offering additional amenities and recreational opportunities.
Education and Healthcare
The community is served by several reputable schools that include River Valley School, Thomas B. Riley School and Bowness High School. Outside the neighbourhood, there are plenty of excellent schooling options for the kids. See our list of schools nearby here.
Post-secondary institutions are close by, including the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and University of Calgary, both easily accessible by public transit or a short drive, making it a convenient area for students.
South of the community is The Foothills Medical Centre and the Alberta Children’s Hospital, one of Calgary’s largest hospitals. The hospital offers comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, specialized treatments, and outpatient services, ensuring residents have access to high-quality healthcare.
Life in Greenwood Greenbriar
Greenwood/Greenbriar offers a relaxed, suburban feel with a focus on affordability and convenience. As one of Calgary’s newer, evolving neighborhoods, the area is attracting a diverse range of residents
Greenwood/Greenbriar is an up-and-coming neighborhood in northwest Calgary that offers a modern, family-friendly lifestyle with excellent access to nature and recreational amenities.
On The Map
Greenwood Greenbriar is located just north of Highway 1 and bordered by Bowness and the Bow River.
Greenwood Greenbriar Schools
If you're buying a home in Greenwood Greenbriar and looking for a school for your child, you'll be pleased to know that the neighbourhood has a number of schooling options to choose from.
Nearby Schools
- River Valley School – Bowness: Website
- Our Lady of the Assumption School – Bowness: Website
- Thomas B. Riley School – Bowness: Website
- Belvedere Parkway School – Bowness: Website
- Bowness High School – Bowness: Website
- Terrace Road School – Montgomery: Website
- Foundations for the Future Charter Academy, North High School Campus – Montgomery: Website
- Westmount Charter Mid-High School – University Heights: Website
- University School – University Heights: Website
- Dr. Gordon Townsend School – University Heights: Website
- Varsity Acres School – Varsity: Website
- St. Vincent de Paul Elementary & Junior High – Varsity: Website
- Marion Carson School – Varsity: Website
- F.E. Osborne School – Varsity: Website
- École Terre des Jeunes – Varsity: Website
- Christine Meikle School – Varsity: Website
- University of Calgary – University Heights: Website
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SIAST) – Hillhurst: Website
Calgary Schools
- Calgary Public Schools:Â Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
- Calgary Catholic Separate Schools:Â Catholic Separate School Board
- Calgary French Immersion Schools:Â Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
Amenities
Greenwood Greenbriar communities border the Bow River.
Nearby parks include popular Bowness park, Bowmont Park, Edworthy Park, Shouldice Pool and Athletic Parks. Bowness is also connected to the walk and ride pathway system.
Canada Olympic Park (WinSport): Just minutes away, WinSport provides year-round recreational opportunities, including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and an array of sports facilities. It’s also a key venue for Calgary’s Olympic history and a hub for winter sports.
Bowness offers its own community association, which sponsors many activities throughout the year, including a Harvest Fair, Christmas Craft Fair and Christmas dinner. The Tour de Bowness Street Festival is an exciting street festival with great food vendors, live music, local artisans as well as a cycling race – is a very popular event in the community.
Bowness Community Association – www.mybowness.com
Shop & Dine
Nearby Bowness has a growing commercial district along Bowness Road, where residents can find a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants.
The neighborhood is known for its independent businesses, giving it a unique, small-town feel within the city. Cadence Coffee, Angel’s Drive In, and Bowness Pub are local favorites, contributing to the community’s distinct character. For more extensive shopping, residents are just minutes from Market Mall, one of Calgary’s largest shopping centers, which offers a wide range of retail stores, restaurants, and services.
Greenwood Greenbriar Real Estate
Greenwood/Greenbriar offers a mix of housing options, ranging from older mobile homes in the Greenwood Village to new modern developments.
Greenwood Village, a well-established mobile home park, provides affordable housing for many long-term residents. In recent years, significant development has been underway in Greenbriar, where new townhomes, rowhouses, and low-rise condominiums are being built, catering to young families, first-time homebuyers, and downsizers. The area’s newer residential projects reflect modern designs and amenities while maintaining affordability compared to other parts of Calgary. These developments are also attracting investors and homebuyers looking for growth potential in a rapidly evolving neighborhood.
With Team Hripko’s expertise and extensive knowledge of the area, they will guide you through the available real estate options and help you find the perfect home.
Greenwood Greenbriar Real Estate
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