Calgary Real Estate Tips for Buyers & Investors (2025)

Get practical advice for buying or investing in Calgary homes, including:

  • Current prices in Aspen Woods, Brentwood & NW Calgary
  • How the CMHC MLI Select program works
  • First-time buyer mistakes to avoid

Updated: January 25, 2025 | Data sources: CREB®, CMHC

Teatro | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2025

Executive Chef Camilo Kobek plates Teatro’s rack of lamb. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s Behind ItExecutive chef Camilo Kobek, Mia Berloni, president and CEO, Teatro GroupThe Dish to EatAnything cooked on the wood-fired grillWith more than 30 years of history, Teatro is not just a restaurant — it’s a bel
10 Films to Watch at the 2025 Calgary Underground Film Festival

This year, the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) rolls around from April 17 to 27. Back for its 22nd year of thrilling indie films, the festival promises an exciting lineup of dramas, comedies, animated films and documentaries. The 11-day festival will showcase a roster of 48 feature-length f
Property of the Week: A $999K Home Backing Onto Lynx Ridge Golf Club

Where it is188 Crimson Ridge Place N.W. The locationThis home is located in the new community of Rockland Park (also called Haskayne by the City of Calgary). The community offers spacious parks and pathways. A vibrant commercial hub and welcoming plaza offer community spaces for residents to enjoy a
Alberta Ballet Closes Its Season with the Lively Romantic Comedy Don Quixote

From May 1 to 3, Alberta Ballet brings Calgarians a reimagined performance of the classic Don Quixote. The upbeat, dynamic show comes as Alberta Ballet’s closing production for its 2024/25 season. Don Quixote will transport audience members to Spain as they follow the story of Don Quixote and his sq
Bar Gigi | Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2025

(Clockwise from left) Cabbage Skewers, ravioli sheet, prawn toast and scallop crudo at Bar Gigi. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s behind itAlessandro Chinea, Jaden Kanomata and Kayla BlomquistWhen it openedApril 2024The dish to eatPrawn toast, creamy prawn salad served between thick slices of buttery toast
Best Restaurants in Calgary’s S.E. Suburbs

Fuji Ramen and Sushi. Photo courtesy of Fuji Ramen and Sushi.Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city. WinnerFuji Ramen and SushiBetween the colourful decor
Innovators of the Week: Tracy and Beth Day Chief Bring Indigenous Ownership to the Ammolite Industry

This series is part of Avenue‘s innovation newsletter. Sign up to get more news about Calgary’s innovation scene delivered directly to your inbox.Many mining operations are run by giant corporations, rarely by small independent, Indigenous-owned businesses. Beth and Tracy Day Chief are bucking that
Filipino Restaurant Month Returns to Calgary in April

Amihan Grill + Bakeshop. Photo by Jared Sych.This April, get ready to celebrate Filipino culture and food during the fourth annual Filipino Restaurant Month in Canada. The initiative highlights Filipino restaurants and cuisine in Canada from April 1 to 30, 2025.This year, 19 restaurants across the c
Fortuna’s Row | Calgary’s Best Restaurants 2025

Tres leches cake with pandan and coconut. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s Behind ItChef/owner Mikko Tamarra, Syndicate Hospitality GroupThe Dish to EatThe grilled Alberta rib-eye served with a warm and earthy enchilada sauce, paired with duck-fat mashed potatoesFortuna’s Row has energized the Calgary dini
Best French Restaurants in Calgary

Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city. WinnerCassis BistroCassis Bistro delivers exquisite French fare in a modern, charming space. Executive chef Domini
Nominate the Best Wedding Services in Calgary

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Property of the Week: A $3.5 Million Bel-Aire Home with a Hidden Staircase

Where it is1403 Beverley Place S.W. The designRenowned architect Michael Shugarman and construction company Hammer Homes designed this custom-built home. It’s located on a sprawling 12,000-square-foot corner lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, while the home offers over 5,800 square feet of living space. The
9 Spring Film Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

Calgary has built a reputation as a film hub not only for its shooting locations, but also amongst film fans who like checking out a variety of festivals throughout the year. This spring, gather with fellow cinephiles and discover new filmmakers or watch films on the fringe. Whether you’re looking t
Best Dim Sum in Calgary

Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city. WinnerSilver Dragon RestaurantFor more than five decades, Calgarians have been flocking to this family-owned-and-o
Poutine Perfection

Gravy, french fries and squeaky cheese curds: our love affair with poutine dates back to the mid-1900s in rural Quebec. Since then, poutine’s become Canada’s unofficial dish, and food lovers across the country have created their own takes on the saucy and scrumptious Canadian classic. For two weeks,
SOT | Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2025

The sun shines on assorted dishes at SOT. Photo by Jared Sych.Who’s behind itChef-owner Alex Sang-ho KwonWhen it openedAugust 2024The dish to eatThe made-to-order signature SOT RiceLocated on a second-floor unit overlooking Inglewood’s bustling 9th Avenue, SOT serves up authentic Korean cuisine with
How to Support the Town of Jasper Post Wildfire

Located among the natural beauty of Jasper National Park, with a rich history, vibrant main street and reputation for its warm and welcoming community members, the town of Jasper has not had an easy year. Last summer, Jasper National Park suffered its worst wildfire in over a century, destroying one
A Massive New Pickleball and Tennis Facility Has Opened in Calgary

Grab your paddles or racquets and head to a huge new pickleball and tennis court facility in southeast Calgary.Mega Courts, which opened in early March, boasts 13 pickleball courts and four tennis courts in its 60,000-square-foot space with 30-foot ceilings. All the pickleball courts are larger than
Best Restaurants in Calgary’s N.W. Suburbs

Each year, we ask Avenue readers to vote for their favourite restaurants in Calgary in our Best Restaurants readers’ choice ballot. These are some of their favourite places in the city. WinnerNotableNotable has called Calgary’s Montgomery community home for 15 years. The restaurant offers a cozy set
Property of the Week: A Modern Farmhouse with a Backyard Pool in Altadore

Where it is2005 48 Ave. S.W. The designThis home was built by Calgary developer Trickle Creek Homes and captures all the charm of a modern farmhouse. This modern style embraces a minimalistic aesthetic while often drawing on farm architectural designs. Key design elements of the style that have been
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