5 Reasons To Keep Edmonton Close to Home

With so many neighbourhoods in our fair city, it can be difficult for first time buyers or those entering the real estate market to decide where to call home.

Although there are plenty of gorgeous neighbourhoods in our city, we'd like to take a moment to raise a case for one of the oldest and most dynamic: Downtown. Regardless of where you're planning on settling down, here's our case for taking proximity to Edmonton's Downtown into account when buying your Home!

Prime Location

Edmonton's Downtown is rightly called the "Heart of the City" allowing residents to stay in touch with local trends and happenings with excellent access to Edmonton's main attractions, such as Roger's Place and the Alberta Legislature Building. Even if being directly in Edmonton's core is too fast paced, Downtown is surrounded by a number of family friendly neighbourhoods like Glenora, Oliver and Westmount.

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Community Presence

Downtown Edmonton is famous for their community spirit with residents spurring on engagement with local events and festivals. Downtown is a hub for anyone willing to gat creative, make a difference, and improve upon our fine city. It's truly a great place to be if you are looking to meet unique and like-minded people!

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A Hub For Artistry

Downtown Edmonton hosts 3 world renowned hubs for artistry: The Edmonton Art Gallery, The Citadel Theatre, and the Winspear. Whether you're looking to take in the finest paintings, witness world class theatre, or be moved by beautiful music you can't really find a neighbourhood with better selection!

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Unbeatable Grub

Edmonton's Downtown hosts restaurants with delicious and authentically creative dining, be it upscale ethnic cuisine or home-styled comfort food. On any given night it's possible to travel to a different corner of the wold, whether it be Mexico with Tres Canales Taqueria; Italy with Corso 32; or enjoy delicious Canadian cuisine at Woodwork

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Festival Entertainment Abounds

Downtown Edmonton is where the action is-with year round festivals and events, there's something fun to do regardless of season!

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In the summer, Churchill Square is always packed with Downtown Residents eager to take in a Taste of Edmonton, Heritage Days, and the Street Performers Festival.In the winte124th Street turns into a snow and sparkle covered wonderland for the All is Bright Block Party, which marks the start of holiday shopping season.

With so much happening in the Heart of the City. it's easy to see whys many people want to live there. And with living options ranging between living in the core of Edmonton or on its peripheral living Downtown is more possible than ever.When it comes to your own home-did you take proximity to Downtown into account when you purchased your property?