Connaught
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HistoryConnaught was established in 1905. The area is located immediately south of Calgary's Downtown. The community is bound south by 17th Av, west by 14 St W and east by the Bow River. Within walking distance of downtown, it is popular amongst younger professionals. Real Estate & DesignConnaught is predominately apartment style condominiums and townhouses.. Houses located near the very desirable location of Sandy Beach tend to be a higher quality. The area is currently undergoing a rejuvenation. The 1950's houses are being demolished and replaced with homes that are more conducive to our modern demands and lifestyle. StatisticsThere were 5 Connaught homes sold in 2009, with an average sale price of $832,000 and a median sale price of $715,000. The average days on market was 116 days. There were 406 Connaught condos & townhouses sold in 2009 with an average sale price of $298,999 and a median sale price of $275,000. The average days on market was 48 days. ShoppingMost residents of Banview favour 17th Avenue with over 200 locally-owned and operated boutiques located from 14th to 2nd Street, where you will find a warm and personal atmosphere and a world of chic clothing, accessories and designer jewellery to add to sophistication and pizzaz to your closet. Enjoy world class art galleries, restaurants, luxurious spas and salons, and take in the wide array of book, flower, music, sporting goods and s pecialty stores.
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Sports & FitnessThe Calgary Lawn Bowling Club is very popular amongst residents. There are numerous fitness facilities in area including the Beltline A quatic Fitness Centre. It houses a swimming pool, sauna and gymnasium. Famous Landmarks17th Avenue Uptown - is a area where people come to live, work, dine, shop and to explore one of Canada's most thriving cosmopolitan areas. With its unique blend of state-of-the-art and fashionable stores, tantalizing eateries and entertainment venues, professional services and historic buildings, the Avenue embodies both the charm of old era small town and the conveniences of an "of the moment", vibrant city. Restaurants & BarsThere is an amazing selection of restaurants to choose from on 17th Avenue. The Coup is a trendy vegetarian restaurant that serves creative and hearty salads, pseudo-suschi and entrees like green coconut curry, mushroom coconut pasta and an upstream burger (seeded yam, smoked tofu and cashew patty with fresh dill and garlic aioli). There are too many restaurants to list here, not to mention the pubs and bars to indulge. Eat, Drink and be merry! Schools & EducationThe fine Public schools: Connaught Elementary, Mt Royal Junior High, and Western Canadian High Schools. The Catholic schools: Sacred Heart Elementary, St Monica and St Michael Junior Highs, and St Mary's High are located nearby.
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