Calgary's 5 Most Pedestrian Friendly Neighbourhoods

Given the importance our survey respondents put on parks and pathways and short commute times, it’s perhaps not surprising pedestrian-friendliness would also rank highly as an important factor in making a neighbourhood appealing. In fact, it was rated the fifth most-important characteristic or amenity in making a neighbourhood great.

What these neighbourhoods have in common is walkability — meaning there is somewhere to go and it’s not only within easy walking distance, but a pleasant walking experience to get there. Some areas offer more in the way of things to do and places to go, while others offer beautiful and quiet streets for a nice stroll.

Based on the survey results, the following neighbourhoods were rated as the most pedestrian-friendly in the city:

1. Wildwood
2. Hillhurst
3. Lakeview
4. Cliff Bungalow
5. Crescent Heights

Photo by Ell Brown used under creative commons

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