Chinatown Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $481K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $160K |
| Highest Price | $1.5M |
| Total Listings | 20 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 51 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $591 |
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Amenities in Chinatown
Chinatown is a vibrant, iconic community conveniently located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Homeowners looking for a bustling neighbourhood with modern amenities will love Chinatown. Located a block from the Bow River, Chinatown features a museum and gallery at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, along with a pagoda and sculptures at Sien Lok Park.
Bordered to the north by the popular RiverWalk, Chinatown offers an array of shops, businesses, and authentic restaurants serving up specialties like barbecue pork buns and bubble tea.
Within a short drive, residents can be at some of Calgary’s most popular attractions like Calgary Zoo, Calgary Tower, or Prince’s Island Park. At night, residents can immerse themselves in the buzzing nightlife of downtown Calgary.
Chinatown Fitness and Recreation Opportunities
Chinatown is close to a number of nearby gyms including Anytime Fitness, World Gym, GoodLife Fitness, and GYMVMT! Access to gym equipment, personal training, targeted lessons, and group classes are all at your fingertips. From yoga and pilates to HIIT and kickboxing, you’ll be covered.
Scotiabank Saddledome, the stadium home of hockey’s Calgary Flames, is a 5-minute drive away so anyone who likes being close to all the action will appreciate this amenity. Catch hockey games, concerts, shows, and events, all year round!
Chinatown is a short drive from Shaganappi Point Golf Course, an expansive course that boasts amazing views of downtown Calgary and overlooks the south bank of the Bow River. This golf course features 18 holes, a putting green, and a small clubhouse with a licensed snack bar.
Chinatown is just a 6-minute drive from Calgary Zoo and TELUS Spark Science Centre. The science centre features interactive museum exhibits, a children’s play area, and an HD planetarium theatre. Calgary Zoo features a wide variety of animals and a park filled with model dinosaurs.
Chinatown Shopping and Dining
Chinatown is a bustling, active community filled with endless restaurants, bars, and cafes. From bubble tea and coffee to pho and ramen, you can satisfy any craving at a range of Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese restaurants.
Dragon City Mall is full of all kinds of unique shops. Stop by Rainbow Bakery, a local family- owned business selling BBQ pork buns, egg tarts, and other fluffy sweet treats.
TD Square is just a 5-minute drive away. This airy, upscale, multi-story shopping mall features high-end designer shops, restaurants, and a food court. Shop from names like Harry Rosen, Sephora, Chanel, and Holt Renfrew. The mall has a variety of dining options including Cactus Club and The Metropolitan.
17th Ave Retail and Entertainment District is also nearby, a sprawling entertainment district home to tons of local and diverse businesses ranging from award-winning cuisine to accessory boutiques. Unleash your inner foodie at trendy taco joints and locavore eateries. Once the sun sets, be immersed in nightlife that consists of live music, craft beer pubs, and dance clubs.
Schools Serving Chinatown
Chinatown provides a variety of schooling options for children. Choose from public, catholic, or private schools for elementary, middle school, or high school programs.
Public school options include Mount Royal School, Langevin, Ramsay, Williams Reid, and Crescent Heights High School.
Catholic school options include St. Isidore School, Sacred Heart, St. Michael, St. Monica, Holy Name, Bishop Carroll High School, and St. Mary’s High School.
Private school options include North Point School for Boys and Montessori School of Calgary.
Childcare options around Chinatown include Chapter1 Daycare and Preschool, Bow Valley Child Care Centre, among others.
Transportation in Chinatown
Chinatown residents have access to Calgary Transit bus routes 62, 64, 109, 116, 142, and 300. The nearest LRT Station is EB Centre Street Station.
Chinatown FAQs
Is there a local community association in Chinatown?
Chinatown does not currently have a community association, but they do have a website that acts as a hub for all community news and events.
How long is the commute to downtown Calgary?
The commute from Chinatown to downtown Calgary takes 3 minutes by car or 7 minutes by public transportation.
What is the average household income in Chinatown?
The average household income in Chinatown is $58,157.
Is Chinatown a safe place to live?
The violent crime rates in Chinatown are 15% lower than the Calgary average.
Chinatown Community Information
Chinatown is a district located in Downtown East Village. The community is Calgary’s Chinese Cultural Centre. Traditional Chinese architecture can be found in the whole community.
Hospitals and Clinics Serving Chinatown
Chinatown is a 17-minute drive from Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. There are nearby options for a variety of therapies and specialty health clinics. Nearby pet hospitals are located just outside of the downtown core and include Bridgeland Vet Clinic and VCA Canada 17th Avenue Animal Hospital.
Quick Facts About Chinatown
Quadrant: Downtown Calgary
Density (Individuals Per Square KM): 8,250
Violent crime rates are 15% lower than the Calgary average.
Chinatown Parks and Outdoors
Chinatown has a few parks in the general vicinity, Sien Lok Park, Harmony Park, and Olympic Plaza.
Sien Lok Park is a Chinese cultural park located south of the Bow River Pathway in downtown Calgary. Park features include an entrance flanked by two Chinese lions, a pagoda, a concrete tai chi area, sculptures, benches, and a playground.
Olympic Plaza is a beautiful destination for downtown workers to enjoy their lunch break. Originally built for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, this space now hosts many special events and festivals throughout the year.
Prince’s Island Park is a great spot for a day trip and is just across the Bow River. This beautiful highly used park holds many large events throughout the year including the Canada Day Celebration and Calgary Folk Festival. Park features include picnic areas, flower gardens, a playground, pathways, hiking trails, an off-leash park, and the River Cafe. During the winter enjoy cross-country skiing and outdoor skating.
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