Downtown Calgary was established in 1884 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1875, the condo market was officially founded along with the City of Calgary.

Living in Downtown Calgary brings you close to all the action and culture of the thriving commercial district. The Downtown area is actually comprised of three communities located east of 3 Street, west of 9 Street, south of the Canadian Pacific Railway and bordered by Chinatown and Eau Claire to the north. These three communities include East Village, the Commercial Core and Downtown West End. In addition, the neighbourhoods of Chinatown, the Beltline and Eau Claire are considered part of downtown. Downtown Calgary actually has a relatively small population for a city of its size when compared to other major Canadian centres. This makes it a cozy-yet-vibrant place to call home.

You’ll find a huge variety of Downtown Calgary homes available, from high-end condos to heritage homes to waterfront living. It also offers popular apartment-style condos that are perfect for professionals that want to live in the heart of the city.

For some people, living downtown is a way of life. If you’re not the type of person that wants to commute back and forth every day from the suburbs and would like to be within walking distance of the best restaurants and shopping venues, Downtown Calgary is the place to be. For many, it’s downtown or nothing!

Home buyers in all of the residential neighbourhoods in downtown Calgary enjoy the amenities that the Downtown Commercial Core has to offer. Downtown Calgary’s prime retail area surrounds Stephen Avenue Walk and includes a collection of historic buildings with galleries, cinemas and restaurants. The area also offers seemingly endless shopping options and entertainment venues such as the Calgary Tower, The Glenbow Museum, the Telus Convention Centre, the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts and the Devonian Gardens.

When you purchase a home in Downtown Calgary you’ll always enjoy easy access to all the amenities you’d ever need or want. Most conveniences and amenities are within walking distance and when you want to travel further, you’ll always have dozens of bus and LRT routes to choose from.

The area is a part of the Downtown West Community Association, which offers a variety of volunteer opportunities.

• Downtown Calgary Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
• Downtown Calgary Separate Schools: Catholic Separate School Board
• Downtown Calgary French Immersion Schools: Calgary Board of Education (CBE)

If you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s critical that you find out what to expect cost-wise before jumping in and making an offer. To assist you, we’re happy to share with you the following calculators, designed to make the research process easier.