Urban Upgrade & NewInfills

FROM OIL TOWN TO INNOVATION CAPITAL

Posted on Aug 11, 2025 in All About Calgary

Calgary’s days of being defined solely by oil and gas are long gone. The city is in the middle of a tech transformation, and the pace is remarkable.

Over the past five years, Calgary has experienced the fastest growth rate for tech jobs in North America, increasing by 78% to employ nearly 60,000 people. In that time, the city’s tech ecosystem added...

EAU CLAIRE'S MODERN MAKEOVER

Posted on Jul 24, 2025 in All About Calgary

One of Calgary’s most iconic downtown neighbourhoods just got a major upgrade!

After years of planning, consultation, and construction, the Eau Claire Plaza has officially reopened as a vibrant new gathering space for residents and visitors alike. Once home to the Eau Claire Market, this reimagined area now blends thoughtful urban design, playful re...

AVENUE'S BEST COMMUNITIES 2025

Posted on Jun 26, 2025 in All About Calgary

Avenue Magazine is back with their annual list of the best neighborhoods to live in Calgary. Without further ado, here are the communities to make the cut for 2025!

You can read the full and original article HERE

Elbow Park

A visit to Calgary’s historic Elbow Park community is a treat for the architectural senses. Along the neighbourhood's winding res...

CALGARY'S "TOP" NEIGHBOURHOODS

Posted on Aug 02, 2024 in All About Calgary

Calgary is an ever-growing city with a growing population, a growing marketplace, and growing neighbourhoods. The current tally of Calgary neighbourhoods sits at 206 as of August 2024, and the tally is expected to grow quite a bit in the not-so-distant future! We've all seen the lists of Calgary's top neighbourhoods based on overall likability, loc...

ALL ABOUT CALGARY'S GREEN LINE LRT

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 in All About Calgary

All aboard the Green Line! Ok, it may be a few years before we can board Calgary's highly anticipated Green Line, but rest assured planning and construction are well underway. With the City's population expected to double by 2076, this is a vital infrastructure project that will help maintain the quality of life we've all come to love and expect. A...

AN ARENA DEAL HAS BEEN REACHED!

Posted on May 02, 2023 in All About Calgary

Since the announcement on April 25, 2023, that a deal for a new arena was reached, it's been a point of political contention. A new arena is something Calgarians have been wanting, needing, and discussing for at least a decade, and now that it's finally on the horizon, there are mixed emotions among the population on whether the terms of the deal a...

TOP 10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT CALGARY WINTERS

Posted on Nov 02, 2022 in All About Calgary

Go ahead, tell us we're playing favourites (guilty), but we think Calgary is pretty unbeatable regardless of the season. Now that we're fully into the snowy wintry months, we're ironically feeling all warm and fuzzy about the Winter ahead. Here are the top 10 things we love about our City in the Winter:

Chinooks

Ohh, that sweet Calgary phenomenon tha...

TOP REASONS TO INVEST IN CALGARY

Posted on Oct 22, 2022 in All About Calgary

Calgary has long been a hidden gem for investors, offering incredible value for the dollar. Now, our fair city is finally seeing a huge boom in investment. Here are some of the top reasons to invest in Calgary's real estate sector:

AFFORDABILITY

Calgary is one of the most affordable places for real estate in the major cities in Canada, allowing inves...

CALGARY'S REAL ESTATE DISTRICTS

Posted on Oct 04, 2022 in All About Calgary

Whether you're new to Calgary or considering moving here in the near future, getting familiar with the districts and neighbourhoods in the area is essential to finding the ideal home in the community that suits your lifestyle. To start, we can sum up how the city is laid out with two simple facts:

1. From an addressing perspective, the city is split...

WHY CALGARY IS GREAT FOR FAMILIES

Posted on Sep 28, 2022 in All About Calgary

Are you considering relocating your family to Calgary? The facts speak for themselves as to why Calgary is one of the best places to live in Canada if you have kids.

IT'S AFFORDABLE

Compared to other major cities across Canada, housing is cheaper, there is no land transfer tax, gas is more affordable, and there's no extra provincial sales tax (PST...

TOP REASONS TO MOVE TO CALGARY

Posted on Sep 14, 2022 in All About Calgary

So you're looking at relocating, and Calgary has made your shortlist. We know moving can be stressful as a lot of factors play into big decisions like these, so congrats on making it this far! If you're still working on your pros and cons list, we're here to help. We have worked together with countless people to find their perfect home in Calgary o...

10 SIGNS YOU'RE A CALGARIAN NOW

Posted on Jul 19, 2022 in All About Calgary

Nowadays, it seems like nobody in Calgary is actually "FROM" here, but once you live here long enough, you will start to blend in with the locals, too.

1. You have waited in line at Peter's Drive-In when the cars have wrapped right around and onto Highway 1 –

…and didn't mind the wait. Hello!? Thirty-one flavours of shakes and drive-in burgers??? No...

CALGARY RANKED THE 3RD MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN THE WORLD!

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 in All About Calgary

We have long known Calgary to be an amazing city to live and work in, and it seems we aren't alone in our love for the city!

This week, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) announced their annual list of the world's most liveable cities, and our very own Calgary tied for third with Zurich, Switzerland. Yes, that's right, third! In fact, Calgary cam...

7 NEW COMMUNITIES TO WATCH

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in All About Calgary

Calgary is constantly growing – both upwards and outwards – so it’s no surprise there are several new communities in the works across the city as we enter the new year.

Here are seven new community projects to watch in 2022:

1) Alpine Park
Quadrant: SW
Developer: Dream Unlimited
Description: “Inspired by the natural and architectural history of Calgary...

LOCAL GETAWAY IDEAS FOR SUMMER

Posted on May 28, 2021 in All About Calgary

We're Getting Back to Normal! With the recent announcement from the Alberta government about their Open for Summer Plan, we thought it'd be a good time to revisit the idea of a summer staycation. As we’ve all been doing our part, it’s understandable to be feeling a little cooped up, so it’s time to stretch our legs a bit. Back in November, we gave...

WHERE TO DECLUTTER & DONATE IN CALGARY

Posted on Apr 01, 2021 in All About Calgary

While the excitement surrounding the Marie Kondo Method has died a bit, decluttering never goes out of style. It just feels. so. good. If you're like us and got super into spring cleaning this year, you probably have A LOT of clothing and household items bagged up and ready to toss/donate. But now there's a decision to be made! Since there are coun...

THE BEST FOOD TRENDS OF 2020

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 in All About Calgary

In a year filled with spare time, boredom, and time spent in isolation it is no wonder that a large portion of the population turned to cooking! Not only is creating AND eating food the perfect way to de-stress, but it is also a rewarding task that just about anyone can participate in. Throughout the past year, there have been several viral food tr...

5 CALGARY CAFES TO TRY THIS FALL

Posted on Sep 11, 2018 in All About Calgary

NHBR (NEIGHBOUR) - Okay, so maybe we are slightly biased because NHBR by Our Daily Brett is our actual neighbour... but this cozy little shop in Altadore is number one in our hearts and on the charts. Besides serving up delicious Anchored coffee, they also have a pretty substantial made-to-order menu with tons of delicious toasts, bowls and sandwic...