Amenities and Schools

Living so close to the city core means living close to everything you need. From schools to shopping, it’s all at your doorstep in Garrison Woods. Truly surrounded by the city, the community provides easy access to:

• Shopping and conveniences
• Recreation
• Entertainment
• Healthcare
• Schools

See a detailed list of Amenities.

SHOPPING AND CONVENIENCES

Garrison Woods and the nearby community of Marda Loop offer a full-service grocery, delicatessen, flower shop, pharmacy, salon, fitness and spa facilities, auto service, bakery, restaurants, cafes, ice cream shop, wine and spirits, video store, and much more. Westhills and Chinook shopping centres are also close by.

RECREATION

Recreational amenities includes three nearby golf courses, an arena, walking, cycling and back country trails, a canoeing and sailing reservoir, Weaselhead, Glenmore Reserve, Sandy Beach off-leash park, river-side beaches, Glenmore Pool, fitness and spa facilities, Rico Tennis Academy, and the Calgary Canoe Club and Marina.

ENTERTAINMENT

Regardless of your pleasure, Garrison Woods is close to all kinds of entertainment. The Centre for the Performing Arts, Theatre Calgary, Glenbow Museum and Art Gallery, the trendy 17th Avenue shopping and dining district, the city's hottest restaurants, the Saddledome and the Paramount Chinook movie theatre are just a few of the entertainment venues within minutes of the community.

HEALTHCARE

Garrison Woods is located five minutes from Rockyview General Hospital and the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Schools

Grade School

Why suffer with the inconvenience of bussing your children to school? Public and separate schools from elementary to high school, charter schools and private academies are all within walking distance of Garrison Woods.

Post Secondary

Garrison Woods is close driving distance to the University of Calgary and within walking distance to Mount Royal College.

See a detailed list of Schools.