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History

Skylar Townhomes are located at 248 Kinniburgh Boulevard on the east side of Lake. These new townhomes provide a much-needed influx of affordable homes into the community as most residences in Chestermere are single-family detached homes.

Chestermere is located in , 22 km east of downtown and just minutes from the city limits via Highway #1 or 17 Avenue SE. Distance to Calgary International Airport is just 16.2 km, making Chestermere closer to YYC than many Calgary communities.

Chestermere Lake is 5 km long and covers an area of 2.65 square-kilometres. It’s maximum depth is 7 metres (23 feet). It was built in the 1880s by the Canadian Pacific Railway, for irrigation of the area between Calgary and Strathmore. It is now used mainly for recreation purposes, such as swimming, windsurfing, fishing and skating (in winter). It drains into two irrigation canals and is filled via a canal from the .

Public schools in the city are run by the Rocky View School Division and include: Chestermere High School (9- 12), Middle School (6-9), Prairie Waters Elementary School (K-5), East Lake School (K-9), Rainbow Creek Elementary School (K-5), and Prince of Peace Lutheran School (K-9). Public schools in the city are run by the Rocky View School Division, which includes several other communities surrounding Calgary.

Chestermere falls within the jurisdiction of the Calgary Catholic School District, which runs the St. Gabriel the Archangel school for grades K-12 and Our Lady of Wisdom school for grade K-5. Rocky View Learning offers alternative learning and home school assistance for grades K-12.

Chestermere has a Library, Food Bank, and is home to a number of clubs and service organizations, including the Agricultural Society, Army Cadets, Beavers and Scouts, Lions, Rotary, plus various church, seniors and ladies groups.

Recreation and sporting activities are abound in Chestermere, with numerous parks and pathways, public beaches, boat launches, a Yacht Club and 18-hole golf course. The modern recreation centre features hockey and curling rinks, swimming, a gymnasium and a variety of indoor and outdoor programs for all ages.

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Quick Facts

The population of the City of Chestermere is 20,732 according to its 2017 municipal census.

The mayor of Chestermere is Marshall Chalmers.

Chestermere has its own Community Health Centre, located at 104, 288 Kinniburgh Blvd.

According to the most recent MLS statistics available, the average cost of a 3-bedroom townhome in Chestermere is $395,000. (https://www.zolo.ca/chestermere-real-estate/trends)

Registration

Skylar Townhomes - Show Suite & Sales Centre 248 Kinniburgh Boulevard, Chestermere, Open: Mon - Thurs 12pm to 6pm/ Sat - Sun 12pm to 5pm www.skylarliving.ca

Skylar Townhomes - Development Location 248 Kinniburgh Boulevard, Chestermere, Alberta www.skylarliving.ca

Media Contact

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