Inspired by the unbridled, natural beauty of nearby Spruce Meadows, Calgary's southwest neighbourhood of Dressage in Silverado encompasses everything that is graceful and majestic. More than 28,000 linear feet of pathways wind through greenspaces and parks, while stunning home designs dot the landscape to create a blissful marriage of nature and home.
Bordering a vast environmental reserve and Radio Tower Creek, the community of Dressage has a distinct focus on environmental sustainability. The developer of the community, Qualico's EQWell initiative offers homeowners the opportunity to request rain barrels, tap timers, and complimentary trees to supplement features already installed into all new homes, such as low water usage faucets and fixtures, Energy Star appliances, insulated hot water taps, and more.
Untouched wetlands and acres of natural green space provide a spectacular view from many of the community's parks, paths, and from most of the estate lots available within Dressage. In addition to views of the Rocky Mountains, the focus on nature and its peaceful co-existence with the residents here is paramount.
It may surprise you to know, however, that despite the abundance of untouched nature and suggestions of a rural lifestyle, Dressage offers plenty of amenities to its residents. A shopping centre houses medical and healthcare clinics, shopping, fitness, and a convenient grocery store. Nearby, you'll find plenty of restaurants, an off-leash dog park, LRT station, library, and plenty of schools and child care facilities.
Conveniently located near Macleod Trail as well as highway 22X, you're only minutes away from downtown Calgary, and you have easy access to Kananaskis Country and the Rocky Mountains. Imagine a relatively short commute to work, as well as an easy escape to the mountains for the weekend.
Dressage is perfectly designed for families, and with the construction of two new schools within the community, there's even more choice for your children. The first to open will be a K-4 school with a capacity of 600 students. In the fall of 2017, a K-9 Catholic school will be opening with a capacity of 900 students. The new elementary school is within walking distance, and a future public junior high school is just a few blocks beyond.
A fully equipped community centre is in the plans for the heart of the community, complete with a couple of playing fields and a ball diamond. Across from the community centre will be the new separate K-9 school, which is anticipated to also have its own playing fields and ball diamond.
An ideal location in a serene part of southwest Calgary, Dressage is the perfect setting for families and those looking for a rural lifestyle within City limits. The prestige of this community is a fundamental priority for the developer, and the thought and consideration put into the overall design is evident. Life in the neighbourhood of Dressage is exactly as you'd expect: sublime.
