Airdrie was founded during 1889 the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, and named for Airdrie, Scotland. Airdrie was a bedroom community for Calgary, a place to shop for (or fill up) cars on the highway north, and industrial centre.
Queen Elizabeth 2 Highway divides the community into two parts, though now 2/3 of the city is on the west side of the highway, 1/3 is on the east side. Airdrie addresses are divided into quadrants (like Calgary), with the more established communities located in he southeast and northeast quadrants.
Airdrie lies on a west-facing slope with a view to the foothills and Canadian Rockies. With the const5uction of the Calgary Ring Road's northwest's segment, Airdrie residents can get to the mountains in under an hour, bypassing Calgary traffic. Scenic Nose Creek, flowing south toward Calgary is the focal point of Nose Creek Park. And a number of other city parks and green spaces.
Local bus service is provided by Airdrie Transit,and there is a commuter bus that provides rush hour transportation into downtown Calgary. There is early discussion of a commuter rail link between Airdrie and Calgary.
Schools
Airdrie has an excellent education system with about 7,000 students. Airdrie also has a great public library located across from Tower Lane Mall.
There are 7 public elementary & middle schools, 3 public high school, private school, a Catholic elementary school , a Catholic high school, a French immersion school, and a private Christian school.
The public schools are run by the Rocky View Schools headquartered in Airdrie. The separate schools are part of the Calgary Catholic School Division #1, headquartered in Calgary.
Shopping
Airdrie has a main street with a wide variety of stores & services, including the Tower Lane Mall. There is a new Cross Iron Mills megamall (and horse racing track) being developed between Airdrie and Calgary, south of #566 /Township Rd 262
Recreation
For amateur athletes there are a number of fine facilities. Genesis Place has six pools &a water slide, gymnasiums and a fitness centre. Our regional recreation complex is equipped with twin ice surfaces and a gymnastics club. There is a golf course within city limits, and there are miles of recreational pathways around the community.
Airdrie is home to several competitive sports team including the Knights of Airdrie (men's lacrosse), Airdrie Thunder, ( Jr. B hockey) , and Team Airdrie (Jr. C hockey).
Bert Church Theatre offers a live performing arts productions ,and other events and festivals in Airdrie include the Canada Day Parade, the Airdrie Pro Rodeo, and the Airdrie Festival of Lights.
Homes
Airdrie offers a variety of homes in single-family, multi-family townhouses and condos. All of the available listed homes in Airdrie can be accessed by contacting the Airdrie Real Estate Professional Bill Jones of Century 21, Castlewood Agencies - homesbyjones@telus.net
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