Canyon Gate
Las Vegas West is just 15 minutes away from the Strip. The upscale community of Canyon Gate is located within this hot area. The area encompasses 507 homes on 370 acres, Canyon Gate is less densely built than the surrounding neighborhoods and homes. Canyon Gate is a prestigious family golf community. The private golf course includes 70 bunkers, 12 lakes and is a spectacular Ted Robinson design with sweeping views of Red Rock Canyon and the Valley. Red Rock Canyon provides recreational opportunities in and around the Valley. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has hiking, mountain biking trails and picnic areas. Indian ruins and petroglyphs are often visible along the miles of trails that meander across the Valley floor and into the hills and mountains. Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers camping, swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing and nearby Mt. Charleston is a wonderful place to camp and hike and to ski in the winter. Desert Breeze Park, a Las Vegas West county park, has an off-leash dog area, aquatic center, skate park, courts, athletic fields, a playground, picnic areas and a community center. The community center offers classes and activities for all ages. Clark County provides and runs multiple sports leagues for children and adults. Children living in Canyon Gate attend schools in the highly acclaimed Clark County School District. For those wishing to attain a higher degree in education the area provides two community colleges and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are minutes away. Local shopping areas provide residents with many goods and services they need. Nearby shopping areas include Fashion Show Mall, located on the Strip, with five upscale department stores and over 140 specialty shops and a variety of restaurants. Boulevard Mall is the oldest mall in the area with four department stores and over 100 shops. Las Vegas West is surrounded by beautiful mountains providing views for surrounding homes and is at the intersection of the Great Basin, the Mojave and the Sonoran Deserts.
