Waterways Homes for Sale

South of the Bridge

 

The Waterways community is a historic neighborhood and the original townsite of Fort McMurray with a population of about 500, although the numbers are unclear since the 2016 wildfire devastated the area. It is located alongside the Clearwater River and Hanging Stone Rivers, just south of downtown with direct access to the main highway. It is separated from the rest of Fort McMurray by the Athabasca River. Waterways is an easy commute to the to the downtown area and easily accessible to popular recreational activities.

 

Waterways community offers a variety of home styles for home buyers like a mix of older original homes and new constructed ones which are mostly single family homes, multi-family housing and mobile homes. The oldest homes in Waterways are mostly closest to downtown. This area is appealing and highly desirable to those buyers who love water since it is close to the Athabasca River, which opens opportunities for outdoor recreational activities.

 

This area is close to elementary schools, high schools, and Keyano College. Amenities and water recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, snowboarding and quadding are nearby and quickly accessible to the residents of the community. There are also several public and Catholic private schools in Waterways, which is only a few minutes drive from downtown.