Britannia
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HistoryThe street names become decidedly British as one enters this small, circular section of southwest Calgary. Thematically named streets through Britannia include Elizabeth Rd, Coronation Dr, and Edinburgh Bv. It's not immediately clear why such a concept was applied here, although the idea is carried out fully in local architecture and landscaping. Real Estate & DesignBritannia contains a mix of housing styles and pays tribute to a variety of British styles including Bungalows, Split level and Two-Storey homes. Houses located near the ridge over looking the river and towards the Calgary Golf and Country Club are of much higher quality. The area is currently undergoing an rejuvenation. StatisticsThere were 6 Britannia homes sold in 2009 with an average sale price of $1,234,600 and a median sale price of $840,000. The average days on market was 59 days. There were 6 Britannia 6 condos sold in 2009 with an average sale price of $382,8333 and a median sale price of $382,500. The average days on market was 66 days. ShoppingBritannia Plaza offers a perfect small-scale urban shopping circuit, with a market, home accessories store, a woman's fashion boutique, and a bookstore, amongst other stores. Chinook mall is only a short distance away and had over 350 stores.
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Sports & FitnessThe very energetic can take to the pavements near Glenmore Reservoir for a walk, jog or cycle. When the weather is warmer, you can always float down the river. There's playground equipment for the children, lots of picnic tables and washrooms. This is also a dog lover's paradise. Britannia is only a short distance from the Talisman Centre. Famous LandmarksBesides the popularity of Chinook Mall and at Calgary Golf and Country Club, the area also houses the Heritage Park Historical Village. This is a year round tourist destination, education, catering and convention facility. Discover "How the West was Once" at Canada's largest living history museum. Explore the year-round exhibit, Gasoline Alley Museum, and find out how the introduction of the automobile changed our culture. Restaurants & BarsThe award winning Alloy Restaurant, with its elegant dining room and sleep white interior, will definitely satisfy your cravings. Not to mention its wonderful wine list. The list of great restaurants continues up and down Macleod Trail. You will find everything from American to Vietnamese, there are so many restaurants to choose from Schools & EducationThe fine Public schools: Elboya & Chinook Elementary, Elboya Junior High, and Henry Wisewood & Western Canadian High Schools. The Catholic schools: St Augustine Elementary, Ecole St Matthew & St Augustine Junior Highs, and Bishop Grandin High are located nearby.
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