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

4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This August

Watch fireworks at GlobalFestAugust 14 to 23 Countries from around the world show off their sparkle in the night sky during this annual fireworks festival. To cheer on Canada’s team, get tickets for Aug. 23, when Canada will perform the finale for this year’s event.globalfest.ca Two-step your way to
How Bridgette Bar Makes its Popular Banana Pie

Photo by Jared Sych.Introduced by founding chef JP Pedhirney, Bridgette Bar’s banana pie was a hit from day one. Inspired by his love for banana cream pie, Pedhirney created this magnificent confection. Tweaked by pastry chef Jordan Hartl — who uses the whole dang banana — the pie is now taller, ric
A Summer Guide to Calgary’s Local Beaches

St. Patrick’s Island. Photo courtesy of CMLC, photo by Mark Shannon.Calgary is home to many parks with easy access to the Bow and Elbow rivers that accommodate a host of interests, whether it’s swimming, floating down the river, or simply sitting by the shore and taking in the scenic views. While th
Plan Ahead: Tips for 3 Summer Festivals in Calgary

Calgary StampedeTaking place July 4 to 13, the Calgary Stampede is an annual 10-day celebration of western heritage with world-class rodeo, art, music, food and carnival rides. While western wear and cowboy boots are encouraged, walking more than 200 acres of land calls for comfy shoes. Reusable wat
Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

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Calgary’s Best Up and Coming Neighbourhoods 2025

Marda LoopPhoto by Steve Collins.Marda Loop includes the communities of South Calgary, Garrison Woods and Altadore. The area features trendy boutiques, chic cafés and dining spots and also includes an outdoor pool and public library. This walkable community offers a range of housing, from condos and
Why Saddle Ridge is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.Saddle Ridge’s development encompasses the many uses of this area through time. Standing on the traditional grounds of the Blackfoot Territory, the land that is now Saddle Ridge was annexed by Calgary for ranching in 1894. The community has since grown to a population of 24,365 r
Why Bowness is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.The town of Bowness was amalgamated into Calgary in 1964 and most of the small-town allure and timeless community spirit remains in this west-Calgary pillar. Bordered by the Bow River to the north and east, and the Trans-Canada Highway to the south, and home to the iconic Bowness
Why Midnapore is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych.Rich in character and community, Midnapore has retained its small-town charm since being annexed by The City of Calgary in 1961. While much has changed since then, Midnapore’s greatest qualities continue to be its community-centric living, greenspace and convenient amenities.With
New Things to Do in the Mountains Near Calgary This Summer

Inside The Kenrick hotel lobby. Photo rendering by Eight Station.There’s no shortage of new places to explore in the Rockies this summer. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a night of theatre or a relaxing getaway, these new businesses and activities across Alberta’s mountain towns offer somet
5 Things We’re Excited to Eat and Drink in July

Ice Cream Sandwiches from Biscettes Cookie Co. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cookie obsessed in Calgary! (@biscettes)The only thing better than a cold scoop of ice cream on a hot day is a cold scoop of ice cream sandwiched between two delicious cookies. Thankfully, local cookie compan
Nominate the Best Restaurants in Calgary

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Property of the Week: A Four-Bedroom Home with Cool Feature Walls in Killarney

Where it is3032 37 St. S.W. The designThis home incorporates natural beauty all throughout the space. Outside, the home’s facade features wood and brick with a landscaped front yard. The main entry stands out with a wood feature wall that immediately evokes a sense of warmth. The 10-foot ceilings ad
What’s New at the 2025 Calgary Stampede

Beat the crowds with early access to Sneak-a-Peek NightWhen: July 3Where: Stampede MidwaySneak-a-Peek night, which takes place the day before Stampede officially begins, is a great opportunity to hit the Stampede grounds early. And this year, you can get even more of a head start than usual thanks t
What to Do in the Mountains in July

Attend some free concerts in GoldenWhen: Wednesdays from June 25 to August 20Liven up your Wednesdays with some local music at the Summer Kicks series by Kicking Horse Culture. These free concerts are held every Wednesday from June 25 to August 20, and attendees can jam out to a roster of talented a
This New Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Exhibit Turns Marine Pollution Into Art

This summer, there’s more to see at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo than just real, live animals — you can also see sculptures of fish, penguins, polar bears and more made entirely out of marine debris.Running until September 14, the Washed Ashore exhibition blends art with environmental activism.
4 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This July

Photo by Todd Korol.Cheer on the Wild FCJuly 12 and 19 Calgary’s women’s soccer team, Calgary Wild FC, is one of six teams in the new Northern Super League, which kicks off its inaugural season this summer. Check out home games on July 12 against Vancouver Rise FC and July 19 against Ottawa Rapid FC
10 Calgary Festivals to Check Out in July

While the Calgary Stampede may be the most famous July event in our city, there are a number of other noteworthy festivals to check out this month too. Featuring everything from concerts and wrestling matches to cultural celebrations and street entertainers, the following festivals have something fo
Fun Stampede Events to Check Out Around Calgary

From July 4 to 13, 2025, the Calgary Stampede grounds will be packed with rodeo action, amusement park thrills, live entertainment, fun treats and more. But the western celebrations aren’t just contained within the Stampede grounds — here’s how you can soak up some western-inspired fun around the ci
25 Best Things to Eat and Drink in Calgary 2025

Hoagie by Scozzafava’s DeliPhoto by Jared Sych.Owner Nick Scozzafava, a former electrician from Ontario, clearly rewired his career for greatness, because these subs? Unreal. I’ve been following Scozzafava’s Deli since the early pop-up days back in 2022, but it wasn’t until it opened its 17th Avenue
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