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

How to Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Calgary

Photo courtesy of the Pokaiks Reconciliation Society Pokaiks ‘The Children’ Commemorative Walk & Gathering Join the Pokaiks Reconciliation Society for its annual reconciliation walk and event on September 30th. It begins with an 11 a.m. walk that will travel from the Peace Bridge to Contemporary Cal

Made in Calgary: Puchi Ceramics Turns Everyday Moments Into Playful Clay Creations

When Cyndi Cai took her first ceramics class, she couldn’t centre clay on the wheel. Frustration turned into curiosity, her skill level grew, and soon, ceramics became a way to explore creativity outside her work as a designer. Cai shares her pieces with others through Puchi Ceramics, named after th

3 Great Wine Experiences Worth Travelling to Thompson Okanagan For

Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. Photo by Meredith Bailey. Stretching from the Canadian Rockies in the north down to the U.S. border in the south, B.C.’s Thompson Okanagan (TO) region offers verdant vineyards, clear lakes and mountain peaks. The destination is also home to more than 180 different

Retro Glamour Meets Generous Hearts

On September 20, the city sparkled with retro Palm Springs glamour as more than 400 guests gathered at the 2025 Wood’s Homes Never Give Up Gala, presented by PrairieSky Royalty Ltd., in support of building good mental health. The evening was a dazzling celebration of community, compassion and commit

10 Pizzas to Try During YYC Pizza Fest 2025

Photo courtesy of YYC Pizza Fest. There’s never a bad time to eat pizza, and when eating it means you’re also helping a good cause, all the better. Organized by Calgary Meals on Wheels, YYC Pizza Fest invites participating restaurants around the city to come up with a special pizza creation for a fr

Where Opulence Meets Intention

There’s a new addition to Calgary’s fine dining scene, and the city’s gourmands are taking notice. Gatsby’s is an ultra-fine dining experience that opened its doors in May. Offering an exclusive six- and nine-course tasting menu, two levels of wine pairings and an impressive array of rare scotches,

Flooring Made Easy

For some, starting a renovation project involving new floors can be tricky. You may not know where to start, where to go or how to plan. That’s why local company CDL Flooring helps streamline the process with its experts, who are ready to assist you in selecting the flooring that best suits your nee

Condo of the Month: A Crescent Heights Penthouse with Geometry-Inspired Flooring

Where it is 1001, 300 Meredith Rd. N.E. The design One of the most unique features of this penthouse is its custom flooring inlay. Envisioned and created by the seller, the design is inspired by geometric shapes (circles and lines) and flows from the kitchen into the living room. The interior was

Property of the Week: A Scenic Bungalow on a 4.95-Acre Lot

Where it is 234009 48 Street W The land This bungalow boasts a stately brick exterior, a clay tile roof and a manicured landscape. A serene pond with a cascading waterfall not only adds visual charm but can also be a place to sit and enjoy the tranquillity. Additionally, a stunning 2,300-square-fo

5 Reasons to Choose Fernie as Your Fall Getaway Destination

Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, just over three hours from Calgary, Fernie is a must-visit destination year-round, but it holds a unique charm in the fall. “Fernie has a slower pace to it,” says Christine Grimble, manager of media/travel trade and projects at Tourism Fernie. “You can leisu

Discover Huxley with Avenue magazine

Huxley: Find amenity-rich urban living with a small-town feel Located in northeast Calgary, the brand-new development of Huxley celebrates its grand opening on September 27. Designed across 160 acres of land, the future vision for this thoughtfully designed community will include five public parks,

6 Fall Food Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

Feast on Fourth When: September 24 to 28 Head down to 4th Street S.W. for this walkable, budget-friendly food festival where 15 restaurants will be offering select dine-in and takeout dishes for only $10. Try dishes like donair egg rolls at Blowers & Grafton, a tapas trio at Bodega Tapas Bar by Sabo

What to Do in the Mountains in October

Celebrate Pride in Banff When: October 3 to 13 The Banff Pride festival runs for 10 days and will have something for everyone with events taking place around Banff. On October 3, attend the Pride March & Flag Raising, then shop handmade jewellery, fashion, zines and more at the vendor market on Octo

Made in Calgary: Lucky Bear Brightens Homes with Tufted Wall Hangings

What began as a creative outlet during the COVID-19 pandemic for Calgary maker Jillian Harrison has grown into a small business known for its playful, tufted wall hangings that bring a burst of colour to homes. After discovering fiber art on Instagram, Harrison tried punch needling before quickly sw

Shaping the Future of AI-Driven Business

The inaugural Future Summit, a three-day tech and AI conference, is launching in November. Taking place at the BMO Centre in Calgary, the summit will bring together tech industry innovators from across the globe from November 18-20. With a heavy focus on artificial intelligence, the summit lies at t

It’s a Calbridge

It’s more than a house; it’s a Calbridge. Each detail is crafted like a work of art, from the framework behind the drywall to the final flourishes. Since 1978, Calbridge has been pursuing perfection, building a reputation for quality construction and design. “We take great pride in our product, and

A New Home for the Danish Canadian Club

Calgary’s Danish Canadian Club (DCC) history spans almost 100 years. It first formed in the 1930s as a place for new immigrants to connect with others from their homeland. After 60 years in its downtown location on 11th Ave S.W., the club sold the building and moved into its new home at the Austrian

What to Do in Calgary Every Day This Fall

Fall is one of the most exciting times of the year to be in Calgary (even if the weather isn’t always great for all of it). Not only does Calgary’s arts scene light up with new music, theatre, dance and art programming, but holidays like Halloween and Christmas mean there are tons of fun, seasonal e

Why Elbow Park is One of Calgary’s Best Neighbourhoods 2025

Photo by Jared Sych. A visit to Calgary’s historic Elbow Park community is a treat for the architectural senses. Along the neighbourhood’s winding residential roads, an eclectic mix of houses ranging from modern designs to heritage homes built in the early 1900s convene cohesively. Aesthetics as

10 Films to Check Out at Calgary International Film Festival 2025

For its 26th year, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is back with a huge variety of films from September 18 to September 28. Choose from more than 200 feature and short films screening at various locations throughout the city. Along with film screenings, there are plenty of other CIFF e

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