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Search for Homes close to work in Fort McMurray

Posted by Jennifer Fahey on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 10:27 AM By Jennifer Fahey / June 28, 2019 Comment

Learning about the neighborhood where you’re planning to move to is an important part of relocating. What kind of community should you expect? What sort of recreational activities can you enjoy with your family around your new location? Which schools are in that area and so on. Checking out homes around Fort McMurray? That’s where our neighborhood search comes in handy! Here’s a sneak peek of our lovely neighborhoods.

Dickinsfield

Dickinsfield set a real estate theme as the first community to have executive style homes. It’s now popular for it’s smaller size and community feel, as well as its easy trail access and close proximity to the two Elementary Schools. Dickinsfield is a superb choice with great access uptown or downtown.

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Thickwood

The second oil sand project was started in the  mid-70s and Thickwood was established to accommodate the increasing population. As time went on, Thickwood became a mature neighborhood with large lots and trees. It’s also known for its Birchwood trail access, parks, schools and amenities, not to mention the quick access to anywhere in town.

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Eagle Ridge

Located south of Timberlea, Eagle Ridge is another premiere location for homeowners of every lifestyle. Eagle Ridge is home to Fort McMurray’s newest elementary schools, as well as a shopping plaza which includes a yoga studio, organic market, a new movie theater and so much more!

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Timberlea

Timberlea is the largest neighborhood within Fort McMurray, where the subdivisions of Lakewood Estates, Bear Ridge, Timber Heights, Cartier Heights, Morgan Heights, Harpe Heights, Confederation Heights, Burton Estates and so much more are located. This large community is home to schools of all levels, grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping centers. With its parks and an access to Birchwood Trail, it brings a plus of hosting outdoor activities.

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Parsons Creek

Parsons Creek or Parsons North is Fort McMurray’s newest community. Upon completion, this three-phase community is poised to become the largest community within Fort McMurray. This is a great location for those who seek trendy and modern homes, as well as legal basement suites. The overpass with direct access to Highway 63 is already up and running.

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  • Parsons Creek Skatepark
  • Parsons Creek Park

Wood Buffalo

A completely desirable location, Wood Buffalo Estates is a community that proved to be a successful development amidst all the skepticism surrounding the beginning of its development in the 90s. Another location to take notice of is Wood Buffalo Way, with its acre-sized lots right in the center of the suburbs. Wood Buffalo doesn’t shy away from providing its locals with loads of opportunities for outdoor activities. Here, you’ll have access to the golf course down the hill, direct trail access, as wells as a large playground with a popular spray park. There’s also a paved basketball court and soccer fields for sports enthusiasts.

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  • June Bug Children’s Festival
  • Wood Buffalo Country Fair
  • Nexen CanadaROCKS music festival
  • Northern Lights

Stonecreek

Stonecreek is a neighborhood that has something for everyone to look forward to! A network of trails, forested areas, parks, easy highway access, as well as commercial amenities.

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Abasand

Sitting atop the hill above downtown Fort McMurray, Abasand is home to multi-family housing, as well as modern homes on larger lots - most of which has trail access. Abasand offers both outdoorsy-type living away from the busy city, plus the convenience of being close to downtown the proximity to downtown. A real beauty to look forward too once it’s rebuilt!

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Beacon Hill

Established in the 70s, Beacon Hill is one of Fort McMurray’s first subdivisions. Location plays a big part in why Beacon Hill is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Fort McMurray. Being situated on top of the riverbank, Beacon Hill offers larger lots with mature trees, not to mention having easy access to both downtown and Highway 63 South.

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Downtown

Downtown also has some of Fort McMurray’s first neighborhoods. Another desirable location for homeowners, Downtown has delightful bungalows on large lots, river valley views, and easy access to services and amenities. Enveloped in great history, Downtown now has the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), the Northern Lights Regional Hospital, MacDonald Island Park, and many local businesses

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Saprae Creek

The hamlet of Saprae Creek serves as a bedroom community to Fort McMurray. Established in 1987, Saprae Creek is located on the crest of the Clearwater River, and is the third largest community in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Home to the local Vista Ridge ski, snowboarding and tubing hill, and large acre sized lots, it’s certainly a popular choice for those who love want the best of both worlds. While only a fifteen-minute commute from Fort McMurray, the small community enjoys estate living in the midst of the stunning forest landscape.

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Waterways

Located along the Clearwater and Hangingstone Rivers, Waterways is Fort McMurray’s most historical neighborhood. Once restored to its former glory, this neighborhood’s inner-city acreage style living will surely be something to look forward to!

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Gregoire Park

Gregoire Park, Fort McMurray’s largest mobile park, is where you’ll find a more affordable home ownership option. While it’s true that condo living offers a lot of convenience, it’s not necessarily for everyone. Some would still want to have their own yard or outdoor area to spend quality time with friends and family. Look no further than Gregoire Park!

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Gregoire Lake Estates

Gregoire Lake Estates is truly an ideal location for those who seek quiet country-living, with the added tranquility of its amazing views. It’s located on the shores of Willow Lake and is in close proximity to Gregoire Lake Provincial Park.

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Prairie Creek

A real up and comer, Prairie Creek is poised to become the industrial hub of Fort McMurray! Location doesn’t get much better than this! Prairie Creek is just three kilometres south of Fort McMurray along Highway 63, and only 2.4 kilometres southwest of the Fort McMurray airport. Definitely a community worth checking out!

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  • Sitskaw Park

Anzac

A popular outdoor recreational area, Anzac sits on the sparkling western shore of Willow Lake and is located 45 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray. Anzac is a small collection of acreages that edge the beautiful boreal forest. Within the hamlet of Anzac itself is an outdoor ice rink, a natural ice surface which draws residents and visitors of all ages. Anzac is definitely real beauty to look forward too once it’s rebuilt!

Fun Fact:

Anzac was named for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who surveyed the area during World War I for construction of the rail line to Waterways.

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  • Winter Fest
  • Anzac Festival

Grayling Terrace

Grayling Terrace’s few blocks is a desirable location for those who seek simple and quiet living. Located at the bottom of Abasand Hill and across from downtown, Grayling Terrace has quiet, tree lined lots, amazing views, and lots of wildlife along the creek. Offering the best of both worlds, Grayling Terrace has quick access to Hwy 63 and the benefit of being walking distance to downtown and Keyano College amidst the outdoorsy-life feel.

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  • Grayling Terrace Park

Henning Ridge

Located just off of Highway 69, between the Airport and Gregoire Park, Henning Ridge is the newest development south end of town. This development is poised to be Fort McMurray’s Premiere Golf Community. A definite hole-in-one for an abundance of amenities and leisure opportunities!

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  • Henning Ridge Golf Course

Having the help of a real estate agent who is well-versed in your new target neighborhood will take a huge load off your shoulders. Not only will you get to have an inside access to where the best location is in terms of compatibility to your lifestyle, place of employment, as well as what sort of school district you’re looking for, you are also guaranteed to get the best deal possible. That where I step in with over a decade of experience selling homes all over Fort McMurray. Feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to help your out with your real estate needs. Don’t forget to visit our neighborhood search section to check out the best options for you too.



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