Las Vegas West Featuring Canyon Gate Real Estate

Las Vegas West Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Nevada

Located about 15 minutes away from the famed Las Vegas Strip lays the community of Las Vegas West. 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. Situated within Las Vegas West is the upscale golf course community of Canyon Gate. With over 500 homes encompassing 370 acres, Canyon Gate is less densely built than the surrounding neighborhoods and homes. The Ted Robinson-designed private golf course includes 70 bunkers, 12 lakes and features breathtaking views of Red Rock Canyon and the Valley.

In addition to the many hiking and mountain biking trails in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, other recreational areas of interest include Lake Mead National Recreation Area (for camping, swimming, fishing, boating and water skiing) and nearby Mt. Charleston (for camping, hiking, and snow skiing). 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.

Children living in Las Vegas West and Canyon Gate are under the jurisdiction of the highly acclaimed Clark County School District. For those wishing to attain a higher degree in education, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas as well as two community colleges are located nearby. For retail therapy, residents can head to the Fashion Show Mall (located on the Strip) and Boulevard Mall.