Downtown Fort McMurray, also known as Lower Town Site, is the heart of this never stopping town. Highway 63 runs along the west side, with access to the north end of Fort McMurray and the Oil Sand sites. Living in the center of Fort McMurray puts you in the hustle and bustle of this thriving downtown community. Plus, you'll enjoy all of the major amenities within minutes of your home.
The living choices in the downtown are widely spread. First, you'll find condos with underground parking. Then you might look for townhomes with attached garages or assigned parking. Finally, you can also view single family homes with driveways or garages. There are options to live on the main street, or just off to the side where you can still have your quite small neighbourhood feel with the luxury of zero commuting to the downtown area. With multitude of options in the downtown area we will be able to give you many choices for your new home.
The downtown area offers all kinds of dining options, varying from fast food to 5-star dining experiences. There are many shopping malls; including Peter Pond Mall, River City Centre and Plaza 1. Residents enjoy many well-known stores and small local boutiques as well. You will only be seconds away from a world class recreational facility, MacDonald Island Park, which offers every type of sport and wellness class to sooth the soul. There are also many parks and walking trails, along the east side of the downtown, which is situated along the Clearwater River, giving the neighbourhood a very picturesque look and feel.
Three schools, including Keyano College, serve the downtown area. The downtown community also enjoys large playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds.
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