Neighbourhood Guide
Taradale
NorthEast, Calgary
Known for its cultural diversity, community-focused atmosphere, and affordable housing options, Taradale has become a popular choice for home buyers.
With a variety of amenities, schools, parks, and recreational spaces, Taradale offers a balanced suburban lifestyle with easy access to the city’s major hubs.
The neighbourhood’s cultural richness, community spirit, and recreational amenities make it an attractive place to live for families, young professionals, and newcomers. With its variety of housing options and easy access to public transit and major roadways, Taradale is an ideal place for those seeking a welcoming community and a suburban lifestyle within reach of Calgary’s urban core.
Location and Accessibility
Taradale is located in the northeast region of Calgary. The community is bordered by:
- North: 80th Avenue NE
- South: 64th Avenue NE
- East: Stoney Trail
- West: Falconridge Blvd NE
The neighborhood has easy access to major roads like Stoney Trail, Metis Trail, and Deerfoot Trail, making it convenient for traveling within and beyond Calgary.
Education and Healthcare
The community is served by several reputable schools that include Taradale School, Our lady of Fatima School and Nelson Mandela High School. Outside the neighbourhood, there are plenty of excellent schooling options for the kids. See our list of schools nearby here.
West of the community is The Foothills Medical Centre and the Alberta Children’s Hospital, one of Calgary’s largest hospitals. The hospital offers comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, specialized treatments, and outpatient services, ensuring residents have access to high-quality healthcare.
Life in Taradale
The neighborhood is designed with families in mind, offering a safe and welcoming environment with plenty of parks, playgrounds, and schools. Taradale’s quiet residential streets and sense of community make it an ideal place to raise children.
With its variety of housing options, access to essential amenities, parks, schools, and recreational facilities, Taradale is an ideal choice for families, first-time homebuyers, and individuals seeking a welcoming community in Calgary’s northeast.
On The Map
Taradale is located just north of 64th Avenue NE and bordered by Martindale, Saddle Ridge, Coral Springs and Falconridge.
Taradale Schools
If you're buying a home in Taradale and looking for a school for your child, you'll be pleased to know that the neighbourhood has a number of schooling options to choose from.
Nearby Schools
- Our Lady of Fatima School – Taradale: Website
- Taradale School – Taradale: Website
- Nelson Mandela High School – Martindale: Website
- Crossing Park School – Martindale: Website
- Manmeet Singh Bullar School – Martindale: Website
- Gobind Sarvar High School/Guru Nanak Gate Campus – Saddleridge: Website
- Peter Lougheed School – Saddleridge: Website
- Light of Christ School – Saddleridge: Website
- Hugh A. Bennett School – Saddleridge: Website
- Saddle Ridge School – Saddleridge: Website
- Falconridge School – Falconridge: Website
- St. John XXIII – Falconridge: Website
- Terry Fox School – Falconridge: Website
- Grant MacEwan School – Falconridge: Website
- Bishop McNally High School – Falconridge: Website
- Monsignor A.J. Hetherington School – Coral Springs: Website
- Prairie Sky School – Redstone: Website
Calgary Schools
- Calgary Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
- Calgary Catholic Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
- Calgary French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
Amenities
Taradale is home to a number of parks and recreational facilities
The neighborhood boasts several parks, including Taradale Park and Tarington Woods Park, where residents can enjoy walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
The Taradale Community Association offers a variety of programs and amenities for residents. The community has two ponds that are surrounded by pathways that residents use for a leisurely walk, jogging and running. Taralake, in the northeast part of the neighbourhood, has beach volleyball courts.
Indoor enthusiasts will love the amazing Genesis Center, which is home to a local YMCA, indoor pool, basketball and badminton courts, soccer fields (indoor and outdoor) and a public library. The Saddle Ridge Community Association is quite active and provides a series of events, programs and activities for it’s residents.
Taradale Community Association – taradaleca.ca
Shop & Dine
There are supermarkets, professional services, restaurants and cafes around Saddletowne Circle, which serves as a central hub of the community along with Saddle Ridge and Martindale.
The Saddletowne Circle, a nearby shopping area, provides access to grocery stores, restaurants, medical services, and other essential shops. In addition to local shopping, larger retail centers like Sunridge Mall are a short drive away, offering a broader selection of retail and entertainment options.
Taradale Real Estate
With a mix of modern homes, townhouses, and apartments, it caters to a wide range of residents, from families to young professionals and newcomers.
The community began its development in the late 1980s and continued to expand in the 2000s, resulting in a mix of modern and traditional housing styles. Homes in Taradale are known for being affordable, making it a great choice for first-time homebuyers, growing families, and investors.
With The Calgary Guide’s expertise and extensive knowledge of the area, they will guide you through the available real estate options and help you find the perfect home.
Taradale Real Estate
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