Mount Royal is one of Calgary's oldest communities and was established in the early 1900's.
It's name is said to have been taken from a community in Montreal, Quebec bearing the same name.
It is a community in the South West within walking distance to the city centre.
While the neighbourhood is "old" by today's standards, the homes have been meticulously maintained and updated.
Along 17th Avenue and area, there are some apartment buildings that are included in the information below.
Beautiful views of the city can be had by many homes. Huge homes with large back yards is a definite standard in this community.
Majestic trees and lots of green space within the confines of this neighbourhood.
Shopping on 17th Avenue is a wonderful experience, in of itself, not to mention the amazing stores at Mount Royal Village.
Excellent location with quick access to 17th Avenue, the shops, excellent restaurants, the downtown area and more.
Schools:
Calgary Board of Education:
K-6 Earl Grey
845 Hillcrest Avenue (in the community)
Junior High - Mount Royal
2234 - 14th Street SW.
Senior High - Western Canada (in the community)
641 - 17th Avenue SW.
Calgary Catholic School District:
K-6. Holy Name
3011 - 35th. Street SW (Killarney)
K-9 St. Michael
4511-8th. Avenue SW (Glendale)
K-6 Sacred Heart
1312 - 15th Street SW (Scarboro)
7-9 Madeleine d'Houet
108 - 22nd St. NW (West Hillhurst)
K-9 St. Monica
235 - 18th Avenue SW (Downtown/Connaught)
Senior High St. Francis
877 Northmount Drive NW. (Collingwood)
Senior High St. Mary's
111 - 18th Avenue SW (Downtown/Mission)
Population: 5,722
Owner Occupied: 44 per cent
Shopping: Chinook Mall, MacLeod Trail at Glenmore Trail SW
Hospital: Rockyview: 14th Street, south of Glenmore Trail SW
Vehicle Travel time to Downtown: 4 minutes
Vehicle Travel time to Airport: 25 minutes
Vehicle Travel time to Banff: 1 hour and 30 minutes