Little Canada Homes for Sale

Little Canada

Little Canada is a tiny little town of just under 10,000 people spread out over four square miles, making it one of the few cities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs that truly can claim small-town charm and friendliness. Just five travel miles north of downtown St. Paul and eleven miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis, Little Canada has a bustling urban feel as well as a small-town charm. That unique blend of urban excitement and small town friendliness makes it a fantastic place to purchase a house or home.

Perhaps the best reason to buy a house in Little Canada is its location. At Buy Sell Lease Real Estate, we know that the adage “Location, location, location” rings true, and homes in Little Canada are no exception. A quick ten-minute drive will get you to all the excitement of St. Paul. A ten mile drive will get you into Minneapolis. That means that buying a home in Little Canada gets you the peace and friendliness of a small town but the excitement and fun of the cities. All the restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, nightlife opportunities, concerts, and of course, employment opportunities are only a stone’s throw away from any Little Canada house or home.

But that’s not the only part that makes Little Canada such an ideal location. The friendly, small city is over 10% water by area! There are three huge lakes within the city: Gervais Lake, Savage Lake, and Round Lake. Besides theses three large lakes, there are a number of smaller lakes and ponds in the area. So those looking to buy a lakehome will find it easy to do in Little Canada. And even for those who aren’t looking to purchase a lakehome will be happy knowing that there will always be public beaches just a little ways away and a number of beautiful lakes in the area to create a peaceful, scenic atmosphere.

Speaking of a peaceful, scenic atmosphere, Little Canada, despite its extremely small size, still managed to squeeze in eight large parks. Spooner Park, one of Little Canada’s largest recreational parks, is a 25-acre community park with everything a park could ever dream of – five softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a soccer field, 2 picnic shelters with benches, trails, and more. The Gervais Lake Beach features a huge stretch of public beach area as well as picnic areas and playgrounds. Other parks feature nature areas, wildlife preserves, biking or jogging trails, ice skating rinks for the winter, and much more.

But so far we have made it seem like you have to get out of Little Canada to enjoy Little Canada. And while being just ten minutes from St. Paul or Minneapolis certainly is hugely convenient, Little Canada has so much to offer that it’s easy to find yourself staying inside the city all the time. Scores of shops and restaurants, malls, and entertainment venues will keep you in the city. There’s plenty to do – grab a bite to eat with your family at one of the many family restaurants, get a drink and watch the game at one of the local bars, watch a movie or see a show. On special occasions, go out and enjoy the wonderful Little Canada community at a special city event. Canadian Days, the city’s largest festival, is held each year at the end of July. Come out and enjoy the fireworks, the carnival rides, the live music; visit a petting zoo; join the parades or hang out at the beer gardens; watch the classic car shows; join in the medallion hunt, or do any other number of exciting things. Little Canada is always teeming with exciting things that will surprise you with how often they keep you from driving into the city.

We’ve come this far and we haven’t even gotten around to the schools! A great location, great lakes, great parks, and tons to do make it an extraordinary place to buy a house or home. Great people make anyone who buys a house feel right at home in Little Canada. Contact us today to find out more about purchasing your new home right in Little Canada.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Little Canada area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Little Canada real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Little Canada Schools

One of the best reasons to purchase a house in Little Canada is the outstanding school district. Little Canada is served by the Roseville Area School District (Independent School District 623). With dozens of schools, the district has a wide variety of programs with outstanding educators suitable for any child. The schools within the district include the following:

Brimhall Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School
Edgerton Elementary School
Emmet D. Willians Elementary School
Falcon Heights Elementary School
Little Canada Elementary School
Parkview Center Elementary School
Roseville Middle School
Roseville High School
Fairview Alternative High School

For more information on these outstanding schools and their locations, visit the district online at http://www.isd623.org/.

Besides these public schools, Little Canada is also home to St. John the Evangelist, a parochial Catholic school.

Little Canada Hotspots

Restaurants

Caravelle Restaurant: Caravelle is one of Little Canada’s most loved restaurants. Great Asian food, from pad Thai to Chinese chicken, with great, friendly service makes it an enjoyable dining experience.
Rocco’s Pizza: Little Canada’s home for hometown pizza features pizzas with loads of cheese and lots of sauce. It’s a really great alternative to the pizza franchises.
Little Venetian: This small Italian restaurant never fails to please its customers. Great pastas and chicken make this strip mall joint stand out.
Joy’s Kitchen: Joy’s is Little Canada’s home for Chinese food. Quick service and good food with a huge variety of spices, tastes, and dishes make it a great lunch stop.
Porterhouse Steak and Seafood: One of the best restaurants in Minneapolis is also home to some of the best steak in Minneapolis. A well-trained staff and amazing dishes make this upscale place worth the extra money.

Entertainment

AMC Theatres – Rosedale 14: Roseville’s local movie theatre is clean and is home to a great sound system. Its many movie screens make it less than busy any day of the week.
Guthrie Theatre: The Guthrie is Minnesota’s most famous and most prestigious theatre, and has been argued to be the best American off-Broadway theatre. Show after show, the Guthrie wows its audience with the very best in live theatre, and the experience is conveniently close to any Roseville home.
Minnesota Orchestra: The prestigious world-class orchestra is renowned for its musical performances, from symphonies from the Minnesota orchestra to blues from B. B. King. The acoustically perfected building is only minutes away from any Little Canada home.
Ordway Center of the Performing Arts: The Ordway is the Twin Cities’ center for the arts. Everything from operas and musicals to concerts can be had with a short drive.
Stargate Bar & Nightclub: For those looking for an exciting night out dancing, Stargate features dance music and sound and offers a fun bar and drinks atmosphere.

Leisure

Spooner Park: Spooner Park is a 25-acre community park with five softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a soccer field, 2 picnic shelters with benches, trails, and more.
Gervais Lake Beach: The local beach is home to the city’s main public swimming beach, but also features a playground, fishing piers, and a concessions building.
Como Zoo: The Como Zoo has a fantastic selection of animals and an attached park. Best of all? It’s totally free.
Science Museum of Minnesota: The Science Museum features endless days of fun and learning for any age. Interactive exhibits and educational playtime. Dinosaurs and mummies come to life and electricity and more are made interesting and spectacular for any visitor.
The Nadeau Wildlife Area: The local wildlife area is a wetland area with a playground and nature/wildlife areas full of vegetation and wild animals.

Churches

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Northern Heights Lutheran Church
Trinity Baptist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Little Canada

Little Canada Community Events

While parks, hotspots, lakes, restaurants, schools, and distance from the cities are all great reasons to buy a house in Little Canada, the very best reason to buy a house in Little Canada is the people. The people of Little Canada, with its population of under 10,000, are extraordinarily friendly and happy to welcome new residents who have just purchased a new home. The people, together with the city department of Little Canada, put on fun and exciting community events throughout the year to bring the city together. Here are some highlights:

Canadian Days is the city’s largest festival held each year at the end of July. I features fireworks, carnival rides, live music, a petting zoo, parades, beer gardens, classic car shows, a medallion hunt, and much, much more.
The Ramsey County Fair, also held in July, features carnival rides and games, live entertainment, contests, fair food and refreshements, and much more.
The Little Canada Farmers’ Market is hosted on Mondays from summer to fall featuring local, fresh, organic produce.

For more information on these and other exciting community events, visit the city calendar online at Little Canada’s website at http://littlecanada.govoffice.com/.

Little Canada Parks and Lakes

Though Little Canada is tiny, with only four square miles of land (and another half square mile of water), it still manages to squeeze in eight parks, beaches, and nature areas. That means that while not every home in Little Canada is within walking distance of a park, there isn’t a single spot in all of Little Canada that’s more than half a mile from a park. So no matter where you buy a home in Little Canada, there will always be a park, beach, playground, ball field, tennis court, skating rink, or biking trails nearby. Here are some of Little Canada’s parks:

Gervais Mill Park is a nature area with prairies and grasses and is home to the Gervais Creek. There is a large amount of woodchip trails, two fishing piers, a pond area, and wildlife.
Gervais Lake Beach is home to the city’s main public swimming beach, but also features a pl ayground, a fishing pier, and a concessions building.
The Nadeau Wildlife Area is a wetland area with a playground and nature/wildlife areas full of vegetation and wild animals.
Spooner Park is a large community park with five softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, 2 picnic shelters with benches, a sand volleyball court, trails, and more.

For more information on these and Little Canada’s other parks, visit Little Canada online at http://littlecanada.govoffice.com/.

Little Canada is also home to a number of lakes, making buying a lakehome in Little Canada very doable and making everyone’s house and home more enjoyable. Here are the main lakes in the area:

Gervais Lake
Savage Lake
Round Lake

Besides these three large lakes, there is a number of smaller lakes and ponds in addition to the Gervais Creek.

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