Edmonton, AB Real Estate - Homes For Sale in Edmonton, Alberta

Transportation

Edmonton is very car friendly. It is very convenient to find a parking spot, and most houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway. However, commuting by public transit is occasionally challenging in this city. Nevertheless, there are many rapid transit stations on the Metro Line, Route 512 and Capital Line. Residents have access to over 200 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby. Many of the houses for sale in this city are located in areas that are not particularly convenient for those who travel by foot as carrying out day-to-day needs is occasionally difficult by walking. In contrast, Edmonton is appropriate for biking as the terrain is quite flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is well-developed.

Services

House buyers in this city will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away. Over 350 groceries are situated in the area, and the best choice can be found on streets such as 156th Street Northwest. A limited selection of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well. Concerning education, in Edmonton, parents and their children will usually be able to get to daycares and primary schools by walking. On the other hand, it can be difficult to reach high schools as a pedestrian.

Character

Edmonton offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This city is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there are over 900 public green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Whitemud Park and Mill Creek Ravine Park, making it easy to reach them from a large number of locations within Edmonton.