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

Animal Protection Act of Alberta Changes Are Coming

In May of this year, Calgary Humane Society (CHS) was thrilled to be notified that the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture was approving the opening of the Animal Protection Act for stakeholder engagement. A vocal stakeholder regarding the perceived weaknesses of the legislation, CHS jumped at the op

3 Reasons to Check out Avenue’s 2025 Future of the City Festival

Calgary is a young, vibrant city that is growing quickly. How can we build a bright and innovative future for our city, and who are the people currently working on this task? These are the kinds of questions that get asked at Avenue‘s Future of the City Festival. The festival celebrates the people w

Cut Through the Noise

In a world of soft language and vague promises, Dr. Kathleen Kelava stands out — for all the right reasons. A registered psychologist at Calgary’s Pinnacle Psych clinic, Kelava’s tough-love approach is one of the things her clients consistently convey the greatest appreciation for. In her practice,

A Look Ahead at Calgary’s 2025/26 Performing Arts Season

From Calgary Philharmonic’s orchestral masterpieces to theatre festivals like One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo and the mysterious and intriguing plays of Vertigo Theatre, Calgary’s performing arts companies put on hundreds of shows every year. The sheer number of performances may be overwh

Growth & Development Forum 2025

Growth & Development is BACK – Don’t Miss the Must-Attend Event of the Year! The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association is thrilled to announce the return of our most highly anticipated event: The 2025 Growth & Development Forum. Expect expert analysis, exclusive insider perspectives, and unp

Growth & Development Forum 2025

This cSpace Program Turns Vacant Calgary Buildings Into Vibrant Cultural Hubs

Experiencing arts and culture is at the heart of every thriving, bustling city — whether gallery hopping on a weekend, dropping in for a creative workshop hosted by a local artist or discovering up-and-coming talent at a live music festival. But, for artists to work on their craft, share knowledge a

Live Among the Peaks With These Mountain Recreational Properties Near Calgary

The many nearby mountain ranges are part of what makes Calgary a beautiful place to live. Escaping to the mountains is easy when scenic destinations are only a few hours away. Unique opportunities for an accessible recreational mountain home are available for those looking for a permanent place to u

Why We Need More “Third Places” in Calgary

Illustration by Tyler Lemermeyer. It was a Tuesday in June 2024, just after 5 p.m. The sun was high, and the noise outside my balcony had reached a crescendo of car horns, scooter swooshes and the beat of feet on pavement. I closed my laptop and grabbed a book, blanket, sunscreen and hat, and headed

5 Things Calgary Teacher and Crochet Artist Phillip Ha Loves

Photo by Jared Sych. Can crochet change the world? If you ask Phillip Ha, he’ll tell you that making small stuffed creatures out of yarn (a.k.a. amigurumi in Japanese) is indeed a powerful path to patience, persistence and better problem-solving. Ha grew up in Calgary with Vietnamese-Canadian parent

A Guide to Your Next Great Night Out in Calgary

Calgarians are no strangers to a night out on the town. From Stampede events, local concerts and comedy shows to bustling bars on 17th Avenue and happy hour hot spots on Stephen Avenue, there’s no shortage of things to do for a good time out. In fact, Calgary is such a vibrant city with incredible o

5 Fabulous Fall Hikes Near Calgary

Taking in Alberta skies in the Whaleback region. Photo by Andrew Penner. Ask any hiker: fall is the best time of year to slip on your lederhosen, yodel your way to the mountains and take a lovely lap around your favourite trail. From mid-September to early October — when the trees turn fiery gold an

Bridgeland Market is a Neighbourhood Staple in Calgary

Photo by Jared Sych. Yousef Traya, owner of Bridgeland Market, has lived on the same block as the store for more than 40 years. “We were always the kids that lived above the grocery store,” he says. Traya comes from a long line of grocery store entrepreneurs. Starting in 1981, his mother Fatme and l

Made Here: Sarjesa Delivers Social Impact, One Cup of Tea at a Time

Photo by Megan Maundrell Photography, courtesy of Sarjesa. Stemming from a school project, Alexandra Sangster created a tea to raise awareness about violence toward women and girls. Now, more than eight years later, Sangster has grown that concept into Sarjesa, a tea company offering delicious tea b

A Look Ahead at Calgary’s 2025/26 Performance Arts Season

4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This October

Sweat in Calgary’s largest sauna Offline Wellness Club is Calgary’s largest sauna and social club. Stop by to relax, try the cold plunge and socialize with others. offlinewellnessclub.com Revel in the Wordfest Imaginairium Festival October 14 to 19 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Imaginairiu

How a Massive Funding Surge is Reshaping Calgary’s Arts Landscape

View of construction on the north east corner of Glenbow’s revitalized home, the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture, taken in March 2025. Photo by George Webber. The arts in Calgary are in the midst of an evolution. All three levels of government are pouring investments into cultural infrastructure,

Home Sweet New Home

Finding your ideal home, whether you’re new to the city or a longtime resident, can be both exciting and challenging. A variety of thoughtfully planned new communities in, around and even beyond Calgary aim to make that decision easier. Discover fresh home builds complete with nearby amenities, prac

7 Fall Film Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

India Film Festival of Alberta When: Calgary dates from September 12 to 14, 2025 While India’s film industry might be one of the biggest in the world, the India Film Festival of Alberta (IFFA) started in 2015 to showcase the smaller independent filmmakers. This year, IFFA brings nine films telling s

A Future-Forward Community

Located just eight minutes from Calgary in Springbank, the community of Harmony has been in development for 10 years and offers thoughtful and well-planned new home options to its residents. Harmony is now well established with countless amenities, making it a comfortable, connected community for al

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