Calgary New Home + Condo Guide – July 21, 2023

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CALGARY’S SIZZLING SUMMER

This summer has been hot – not only temperature-wise but in terms of Calgary’s housing market. But it’s all going too fast. One minute we’re yelling “yahoo!” for the return of Stampede, and the next we’re noticing that the leaves are turning yellow. Just how it goes in these parts.

But we can still enjoy the prevailing warm weather for a bit, and many homebuilders and developers have taken advantage by launching their latest showhomes and communities. Trico Homes has certainly made it a summer to remember with the release of their Encore and Bravo showhomes in Seton. The front-drive Encore and the laned Bravo were designed to mark the builder’s 30th anniversary last year, and they do not disappoint. Check them out in our cover story this issue, or better yet, go visit them and see for yourself.

Illustrating just how hot the Calgary new home market is right now is our story comparing spec homes and pre-sale homes. The latter is built at the request of the buyers, while the former is built using builder specifications and intended for quick possessions. Our story reveals just how low builders’ inventories are for spec homes as demand continues to surge. The builders we talk to – Broadview Homes, Cedarglen Homes, Excel Homes and Sterling Homes – give readers valuable insight on what might work better for their needs and where one can find these quick possession homes now.

Our stories in this edition of Inside Calgary chart how much growth we’ve seen in the Calgary market this past month with the launch of new condos, communities and showhomes. While our own Cody Battershill takes a look at the resurgent estate home market.

We hope you enjoy these stories detailing the growth of Calgary’s new home market, now go out there and enjoy the rest of the summer!

1. ARTESIA AT HERITAGE POINTE

By: Brookfield Residential

Builders: Augusta Fine Homes, Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential liveinartesia.com

2. RANGEVIEW

By: Genstar

Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, Truman Homes genstar.com

3. RANGEVIEW

By: Section23

Builders: Baywest Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT Rangeviewyyc.com

4. COPPERSTONE

By: Vesta Properties copperstoneliving.com

5. CRANSTON

By: Brookfield Residential CRANSTON RIDGE by Cardel Lifestyles ZEN CRANSTON by Avalon Master Builder brookfieldresidential.com

CRANSTON’S RIVERSTONE

Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes, Brookfield Residential experienceriverstone.com

6. LEGACY

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: Carlise Group, My Legacy Park, Aldebaran Homes, Trico Homes, Jayman, Shane, Stepper, Luxuria, Sterling, WestCreek Homes, Morrison Homes, Crystal Creek

LEGACY GATE by Carlisle Group LEGACY PARK by Brad Remington Homes legacylife.ca

7. ZEN SEQUEL

By: Avalon Master Builder zenbyavalon.com

8. MAHOGANY

By: Hopewell Residential

Builders: Excel Homes, Hopewell Residential, Jayman BUILT. SANDGATE by Hopewell MAHOGANY ESTATE

Builders: Baywest Homes, Calbridge Homes. mahoganyliving.com

9. QUARRY PARK

By: Remington Development Corporation

THE GATES II by Remington Development Corporation GATESTONE TOWNHOME COLLECTION by Remington Development Corporation CALAIS VILLAS by Remington Development Corporation

10. SETON

By: Brookfield Residential

Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Rohit Communities, Trico Homes thesetonexperience.com

11. HOTCHKISS

By: Hopewell Residential and Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, Hopewell Residential, NuVista Homes and Sterling Homes hotchkissliving.com

12. WALDEN

By: Genstar Builders: Cardel Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, California Homes, Cedarglen Homes, WALDEN PLACE by Cardel Lifestyles AXIS by Rockford Development HOLLAND PARK by Excel Homes waldenliving.ca

13. WESTMAN VILLAGE

By: Jayman BUILT

Builders: Jayman BUILT westmanvillage.com

14. WOLF WILLOW

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: Cove Properties, Stepper, Trico Homes, Shane Homes, JaymanBUILT, Morrison Homes, Maddison Avenue liveatwolfwillow.ca

15. SETON WEST

By: Logel Homes

Builders: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

TRICO HOMES’ LEGACY COLLECTION SHOWHOMES WOW

Homes of captivating elegance and stylish functionality have always been the hallmark of Trico Homes, but their new Legacy Collection front-attached garage and laned home models raise the bar even higher.

Now, everyone can see just how much higher in their new Legacy Collection showhomes in the southeast community of Seton.

The front-drive garage home, The Encore, and the laned home, The Bravo, are part of Trico Homes’ Legacy Collection which were designed to mark the homebuilder’s 30th anniversary milestone last year. They exemplify the best of what Trico has learned from the market in the last three decades of building

homes in Calgary and its surrounding areas. “This collection of anniversary homes was curated through years of experience, innovation, and continuous improvement,” says Glenda Schwartz, Trico Homes’ Director of Marketing.

“For our 30th Anniversary Legacy Collection, we’ve taken some of the most popular features and options, from some of our most popular models, and created a design that’s really captured the spirit of our legacy,” she adds.

Each Legacy home exudes a timeless elegance, seamlessly blending traditional architectural elements with modern comforts. From meticulously designed floor

IN SETON

plans to exquisite finishes, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a home that is as beautiful as it is functional.

The Encore and Bravo showhomes are among the four new showhomes that Trico opened in the fast-growing community of Seton, that also includes the Monroe (front-drive) and the always popular Raeya (laned home).

FRONT GARAGE HOMES IN SETON

Front garage model, the Encore, is 2,207 square-feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. It features a 761-square-foot legal basement suite development with two bedrooms to highlight the home’s full potential.

Bravo

“The Encore is packed full of the most amazing features and options Trico has to offer,” says George Safdary, Seton Area Sales Manager (front-drive homes).

“An open-concept home, the Encore features a large great room with a central fireplace and a large bank of windows for an open, welcoming feel. The great room and nook flow through to the galley-style kitchen, with spacious island, and large walk-through pantry with easy access from the garage.”

It features a galley-shaped kitchen with a walk-through pantry and a spice kitchen off the main kitchen area, one of the most requested options for large families. It also has a secondary suite option with the staircase at the back of the home, which is perfect for multigenerational households. “Families who would like to have their elder parents live with them love this option,” Safdary says.

The Monroe, Trico’s other frontdrive showhome in Seton, is 2,382 square-feet in size with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The 4-level split home, a true gem of architectural design, offers an enchanting blend of versatility

and charm. With its unique layout spanning multiple levels, this style of home provides distinct living spaces that cater to a variety of needs and preferences.

“This open-concept masterpiece boasts a spacious galley-style kitchen with a convenient walk-in corner pantry, effortlessly connecting to the great room and nook,” Safdary says. “Completing the main floor is a rear-facing flex room, adaptable to accommodate your family’s evolving needs.”

LANED HOMES IN SETON

There has been a lot of anticipation for the first Bravo showhome ever since Trico announced the plan during its 30th anniversary last year.

“We created this model with multiple options to accommodate different demographic needs,” says Schwartz. “The base plan started off at 1,600 square-feet and has options to expand the living space. The base plan features a long 10-foot island, a pantry room,

a large window at the stairwell, and an upper floor with a large walk-in closet to the master bedroom with dual vanity ensuite.”

The Bravo showhome stands at 1,600 square-feet with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, which is even more than their larger standard front-drive homes have and speaks to Trico’s ability to put functionality at the forefront.

It’s not all about functionality either, as the Bravo has plenty of “wow!” as well,” says Seton Area Sales Manager (laned), Devin Sloan. “It has a jawdropping 10-foot-long island that serves as the centrepiece of this culinary haven, which is accompanied by an extraordinary built-in appliance package that elevates the cooking experience.”

This open-concept gem showcases a generous great room illuminated by expansive front-facing windows that give it amazing curb appeal, not to mention allowing a ton of natural light into the interior.

Bravo

Bravo

Bravo

Conveniently located at the back of the home, the stairwell to the upper floor offers flexibility for those considering the addition of a secondary suite. “Experience the perfect blend of style and functionality in the Bravo – a home designed to make every day truly extraordinary,” Sloan adds.

Their other laned showhome in Seton is the ever-popular Raeya, a consistent best-seller at Trico. It is a home designed for modern living with its fantastic open concept layout on the main floor, featuring a bright L-shaped kitchen equipped with a prep island and breakfast bar, complemented by a spacious great room and a versatile main floor flex room for a home office or an additional bedroom.

Upstairs, discover the sun-filled owner’s suite boasting a luxurious 3-piece ensuite and a generously sized walk-in closet. Additionally, you’ll find two beautifully designed secondary bedrooms, a cozy central bonus room, and the convenience of a full-size laundry suite, making the

Raeya the epitome of comfort and functionality.

“What sets the Bravo and the Raeya apart from the competition is our highly functional two-bedroom legal suite option, expertly incorporated into each design, which offers unparalleled versatility and practicality for multigenerational living or investment opportunities,” Sloan says.

The grand opening of these showhomes on June 24 proves how captivating and lively the community is Seton is, and that the vision for this Brookfield Residential community to mix urban with the suburban is coming to fruition.

Seton provides a vibrant and thriving environment for all buyers with its diverse range of amenities, including a state-of-the-art hospital, a variety of shopping and dining options, the world’s largest YMCA, and beautiful green spaces. It is conveniently located with easy access to major transportation routes, as well as two easy accesses onto Deerfoot, so you never get stuck in traffic during your morning commute.

For more information about the four new Trico Homes showhomes in Seton, visit them at 178 & 182 Setonstone Green SE (front drive), and 169 & 173 Setonstone Green SE (laned) during regular showhome hours, or visit tricohomes.com for more information.

Encore

Encore

Encore

NOTE: Please match map numbers with property listings. NEW HOMES NEW CONDOS

1. SADDLESTONE

By: Genesis Land Development Corp.

Builders: Genesis Builders Group saddlestonecalgary.com

2. CORNERSTONE

By: Anthem Properties Builders: Jayman BUILT, Luxuria Homes, Morrison Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Shane Homes Truman liveatcornerstone.ca

3. REDSTONE

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Red Embers Point by StreetSide Developments, NuVista Homes calgary.qualicocommunities.com/redstone

4. CITYSCAPE

By: Mattamy Homes

Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com

5. SAVANNA IN SADDLE RIDGE

By: Genstar Development Co.

Builders: Cardel Homes, Homes by Avi, Excel Homes, Arcuri Homes, Rohit Communities, Prominent Homes genstar.com/calgary/savanna

6. LIVINGSTON

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Cedarglen Homes, Daytona Homes MAVERICK

By: Avi Urban brookfieldresidential.com

7. SKYVIEW RANCH

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Arrive by Partners Developments

8. CORNERBROOK

By: Westcreek Developments

Builders: WestCreek Homes, Stepper, Maddison Avenue, Cardel Homes, Trico Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Luxuria Homes livecornerbrook.ca

9. HOMESTEAD

By: Partners Development Group

Builders: Excel Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Trico Homes, Journey by partners townhomes liveinhomestead.ca

10. THE PARKS OF HARVEST HILLS

By: Cedarglen Builder: Cedarglen Homes, Cedarglen Living theparksofharvesthills.com

11. CARRINGTON

By: Genstar

Builders: Homes by Avi, Rohit genstar.com

12. CARRINGTON

By: Mattamy Homes

Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com

#InsideCalgary

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ Calgary

WHAT’S HAPPENING The first luxury condominium development that Calgary has seen in a few years just launched, and it sets a high bar for single-level executive living in the heart of one of Calgary’s best loved neighbourhoods. The Kenten was announced to the public on June 22, and interest is sky high for its 50 residences that will go up in Kensington at the iconic corner of Memorial Drive and 10th Street NW. Developers, Sam and Lorrane Boguslavsky, purchased the land 22 years ago and waited until market conditions were just right to introduce their vision for this premium living opportunity they say is nothing like the city has seen before. Visit thekenten.ca to book a viewing and for more information.

Fireside grows into next phase

Calbridge Developments’ popular Fireside community in Cochrane continues to grow as it opens new front-drive and paired homes from Genesis Builder Group, Cardel Homes and Calbridge Homes. Fireside had always been one of the most popular communities here, and it was first among those that had spearheaded Cochrane’s recent growth. If you haven’t checked it out in a while, the new showhome parade in the

latest phase makes the drive out totally worthwhile.

Fireside was designed to please the family and heighten the sense of family-friendly values and small-town warmth that Cochrane is known for. Framed amidst the scenic countryside of southern Alberta’s foothills, it has grown into a small town of its own.

The stellar in-community amenities already available along with the numerous parks and pathways that surround the community – including

the upcoming Bulrush Park – has made Fireside one of the most sought-after communities in this Western Heritage town just west of Calgary and the new home options available in the latest phase makes it a sure bet for many new home buyers. More info at firesidecochrane.com.

THE KENTEN

DID YOU KNOW?

The 2023 Calgary Stampede is the new Guinness World Record holder for most pancakes served in eight hours, with a total of 17,182!

Qualico unveils two new communities

Qualico Communities Is working hard to provide buyers with as many opportunities as possible to find their new home This past month, they unveiled two new communities around the Calgary area.

On June 28, Qualico Communities broke ground in Vantage Rise in Airdrie, and on July 20 they unveiled the much-anticipated Southbow Landing in Cochrane. Both are sure to attract attention with their wellplaced location and affordability.

Vantage Rise is located in the southwest quadrant of Airdrie and is the company’s second development in the city after Ravenswood.

With a total of 160 acres (65 hectares), Vantage Rise will be built out in 4 phases and will house roughly 1,200 homes and 3,000+

Seton StreetFest a success

Brookfield Residential held the biggest party of the season yet in their southeast community of Seton that saw the opening of several new showhomes that exemplify the sheer wonder of this amenity-rich, rapidly growing neighbourhood.

It was a good old fashioned block party with street dancers, roller skaters and a variety of food trucks that entertained the crowds that came in to celebrate the opening of Seton’s 11 new showhomes.

Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Jayman Built, and Trico Homes introduced a diverse range of home options, including six front

residents upon completion. Home types will include Front Garage Homes, Laned Homes, Townhomes, and multi-family housing.

Located just east of Highway 22 on the south edge of Cochrane, Southbow Landing is Qualico Communities Calgary’s largest land purchase to date at 545 acres. The

community will include residential areas, a large commercial center, views of the Bow River, and significant greenspaces throughout. It will also offer unparalleled access to the Town of Cochrane, the City of Calgary, and the nearby mountains. Go to qualicocommunitiescalgary.com for more.

garage homes, three spacious laned homes and two beautifully designed duplex homes.

“Seton is a rapidly growing community that provides residents with plenty of urban amenities for a convenient and comfortable life,” says Mary Aucoin, Brookfield Residential Marketing Manager, Alberta Communities.

Seton already offers a diverse range of housing options, including apartments, townhomes, and single- family homes. With modern architecture and thoughtfully planned layouts, each builder brings their unique expertise, ensuring the perfect home for every lifestyle.

Find out more at thesetonexperience.com.

BUILT FROM SCRATCH OR OFF THE SHELF,

WHICH NEW HOME TO BUY?

Buying a tailored suit to fit your specific needs is always nice, but if you need the suit right away chances are there isn’t time to wait for a custom made one. Such is also the case when it comes to homes.

Building a new home from scratch where you get to choose everything from the floorplan to the finishes is the ideal many new homebuyers hope for, but sometimes the timing isn’t right, and they need to move in right away. This is where the spec home or movein-ready home comes handy.

But what is the difference between building a home of your own from scratch or buying a pre-made one? Turns out there really isn’t much.

Both are new homes that no one has lived in before. The main difference is the time of possession. Homebuilders offer spec homes because not every homebuyer has months to wait for their new home to be built. This also allows builders to keep their team of tradespersons busy.

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

The builder spec home has been a tried-and-true industry standard. A spec home is industry speak for a home that is built before a homebuyer makes a purchase. It is constructed using builder specifications (hence, “spec”) and most are move-in ready or at least available for a quick possession.

With the recent supply chain and labour issues, building any kind of new home has been challenging. These days possession of a pre-sale home

can take anywhere from 10 months to a year. The spec home gets a step ahead as the homebuilder starts building the home on their own, the trade-off is the buyer has limited choice in establishing the look of this home. We spoke to a few of Calgary’s most recognizable builders to get their insights on the spec building standard, and help buyers decide whether building a new home from scratch or buying a spec home is the right move.

Broadview Homes

Broadview Homes

BROADVIEW HOMES

Broadview Homes builds in eight of the most popular communities in the Calgary region, and they have a variety of quick possession models that can fit most of today’s lifestyle needs. The strong demand for new homes is putting a strain on their inventory though.

“Normally we run with about 30-40 quick possession homes but right now it is hard to keep the inventory at these levels due to the demand,” says Broadview Marketing Manager, Andrew Mackenzie. “The last couple years there was an influx of presales, but we are working diligently to increase our spec levels as we are finding they are being absorbed more quickly than in the past.”

Most spec home buyers are customers looking for a quick turnaround, he says. “Whether they just sold their home, moving here for work, or various other reasons, they want to move in sooner than later.”

The spec home helps buyers plan out their move better. “No new homebuyer wants to move twice if they can help it. Purchasing a spec home alleviates that problem! Unless you can time the Sale of your home perfectly moving twice is almost inevitable.”

Broadview has a variety of quick possession homes, from 1,400-square-foot detached homes, to 2,500-square-foot front-attached move-up homes. They can be found in Chestermere, Langdon, Airdrie and various sectors in Calgary.

“One of our most popular models is the Concord III, a detached home

model with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, which can be built in the communities of Ambleton, Vermilion Hill as well as Hotchkiss! This a great plan for a family or someone that is looking to buy their first new home!”

They have available spec homes in the communities of Painted Sky in Langdon, Creekstone in south Calgary, Ravenswood in Airdrie, and in Rivercrest in Cochrane.

“Buying a Broadview quick possession home has ton of advantages! We offer a list-forfree program where we pay the properties listing commission, we also cover your legal and disbursement fees. We also provide our Virtuo Home Concierge Service that helps take away many stresses that no one wants to deal with when moving into your new home! From transferring your utilities, mail forwarding, garbage and recycling set-up and even the coordination of moving services!” Find out more at broadviewhomescalgary.com.

CEDARGLEN HOMES

Only the best selections go into Cedarglen Homes line of spec homes, so there is really not much difference between that and their pre-sale homes – even in price.

“Quick possession homes are not necessarily more affordable than choosing to build a new home as we often choose our best-selling models and include the most popular options and interior selections to ensure that we are offering a great home,” says Cedarglen Homes Marketing Coordinator, Janelle Twomey.

Having the in-house design team make the selections also saves the buyer the headache of doing this by themselves. “This allows homebuyers to move in sooner as well as have a more ‘hands-off’ approach to buying a brand-new home, which some individuals prefer,” she adds.

“Homebuyers who purchase quick possession homes are also able to port their existing mortgages,” Twomey says.

Cedarglen Homes currently has about 8-10 quick possession homes available, with many more to come on the market later this summer. “There has been incredibly high demand for quick possession homes this past year due to the ongoing lack of inventory on the re-sale market coupled with current mortgage rate increases. Nevertheless, as more homebuyers are introduced to new build homes, they come to understand how easy it can be to build a new home in one of Calgary’s best new communities.”

Cedarglen Homes

Cedarglen Homes

Paired homes, laned homes and front-drive garage homes are available for quick possession at Cedarglen Homes wherever they build, including Belmont, Cranston’s Riverstone in south Calgary, and Livingston, and Glacier Ridge in the north.

“Our paired homes in Glacier Ridge have been very well received as they offer the opportunity to buy a new home in northwest Calgary from the mid $500’s. We have also started building our three-storey models as quick possessions as they offer more square footage for growing families while staying on a standard size lot,” Twomey says.

She points out that the advantage to purchasing a Cedarglen Homes quick possession is that you can own a home that comes with a warranty package. We offer 1 year for labour and materials, 2 years for delivery and distribution systems, 7 years for building envelope protection and 10 years for major structural components. Find out more at cedarglenhomes.com.

EXCEL HOMES

At Excel Homes the plan is always to streamline processes for homebuilding and make it a seamless experience for customers, so whether buying a presale home or a spec home they make sure everything is on the right track.

Speaking of right, Kristina Plank, Excel Home Marketing Manager, says

the biggest difference between a spec home and a pre-sale one is that you can choose everything that is right for your home with the latter.

“Buying a (pre-sale) home to build gives you the freedom to choose your lot, the floorplan, as well as all the interior selections and preplanned options that best suit you and your family’s needs. With a spec or quick possession home, the building process has already started. Our experienced sales team and designers work together to choose the lot, floorplan, interior finishes, and pre-planned options that fit perfectly together and bring the most value to our customers.”

Like many other builders, Excel has a very limited number of spec homes due to high demand. “We are seeing a lot of migration to the province of Alberta from not only other provinces, but other countries as well. People are

wanting to take possession of their home now, to avoid the uncertainty of another interest rate hike or the rapidly increasing value of homes in the Alberta market and potentially paying a higher price the longer they wait.”

Excel Homes build in 10 communities in Calgary and surrounding areas, and they currently offer laned and front-garage spec homes in Mahogany, Creekstone, and Rangeview in southeast Calgary and in Carrington and Homestead in the northeast.

“The Collingwood is one of our most popular front garage models, a 2,235 square-feet garage home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and a large statement foyer that leads to an open kitchen and so many pre-planned options to fit your unique needs. We currently have Collingwood spec homes in Carrington, Mahogany, Rangeview and Creekstone,” Plank says.

Excel’s website is available in over 10 languages, which works for the increasing number of new immigrant buyers they are seeing. “We also have online floorplan tools, pre-selected designer curated selections, a movein concierge service, every home is certified Built Green®, and we’ve got your legal fees covered too, when you use our legal partner,” Plank says. “It has never been a better time to buy an Excel Home, we are celebrating our 35th year anniversary offering new and improved interior selections and special commemorative anniversary models.” Find out more at excelhomes.ca.

Excel Homes

Excel Homes

STERLING HOMES

The new home market in Calgary is currently enjoying some of the highest demand it’s seen in years, despite the higher interest rates. Sterling Homes still thinks it’s the best time to buy.

“The Calgary real estate market is flourishing with growth in our population, allowing customers to move into a home with the potential to grow its equity while enjoying home ownership,” says Pamela Burns, Director, Sales & Marketing at Sterling Homes.

Their line of spec homes is an easy way to get into the market, especially with their curated quick possession option.

“We pick a variety of the most popular plans with interior selections that are distinct to each home. This curation process means that each home offers that unique feeling customers love to experience with a new home,” Burns says.

“The advantage of a quick possession home is moving in sooner and the benefit of having Sterling Homes complete all the selections,

making the process even easier for the customer. This works for those who do not want to go through the selection process, renters who want to move into home ownership, people relocating to Calgary and locals who sell their existing home quickly. Quite often, even those that wanted a build, may consider a quick possession once they see all the selections, can select their appliances and it’s move in ready.”

Sterling Homes is in over 17 active communities in Calgary and area and customers are able to select from over 100 quick possessions at variety of stages, from foundation to movein ready.

“We offer quick possession from duplexes to estate homes, plus select quick possession homes offer a basement suite.

One of our fan favorite models is the Denali 6. It offers 3 or 4 Bedrooms in 2,200 square-feet with a large central bonus room, flex room or main floor bedroom for multigenerational living.”

One of Sterling’s advantages is the availability of multiple layouts in their spec homes as well. “We have homes with dual primary bedrooms, main floor living, spice kitchens, third storey living, basement suites and more,” Burns says, offering a wide variety of options for everyone.

“The advantage is you select a community, your quick possession home, your appliances and its that simple! Plus, Sterling includes a move in concierge and moving boxes, powered by Virtuo, making the move in process even easier,” she says. Find out more at sterlingcalgary.com.

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Spec Home build

Spec Home build

THREE EXCITING

ESTATE HOME OFFERINGS IN CALGARY

CODY BATTERSHILL

Estate homes are the epitome of luxury in home living. And there is no shortage of new products for potential buyers looking to get their hands on the latest and greatest estate properties from some of Calgary’s best homebuilders.

Here are a few new estate offerings in various communities around town that may be of interest to you!

ROCKLAND PARK – NW CALGARY

Starting in the $1 million+ range, estate homes by Morrison and Brookfield are being offered in the sought-after master-planned community of Rockland Park. Located in the northwest district, the up-andcoming neighbourhood borders the Bow River and offers many homes with spectacular foothills and Rocky Mountains views.

Rockland Park amenities will eventually include a central commercial centre with 85,000 square feet of retail space. Find several restaurants, businesses and shops, an outdoor strip mall, 16-hectare park and more once this central development is complete. Young families will be happy to know their children can bike or walk to school with a new CBE K-9 facility planned for the neighbourhood.

HARMONY – ROCKY VIEW COUNTY

Harmony is another exciting new neighbourhood featuring an impressive collection of estate homes starting from the $1.2 million+ range. Located about five minutes west of the city limits on the Trans

Canada Highway, this well-crafted lake community has much to offer potential buyers including upscale estate homes on large country lots and a limited selection of lakeside properties with exclusive dock access.

Harmony’s Tamarack collection features exceptionally crafted homes from Augusta Fine Homes and Baywest Homes, two award-winning builders with a knack for creating stunning luxury properties from the ground up in the Calgary Metropolitan Area. Harmony real estate acts as a gateway to the foothills and Rocky Mountains out west, all the while being just a 30-minute drive from the downtown business core.

SILVERHORN – BEARSPAW

Silverhorn is an exclusive rural community located in the soughtafter Bearspaw area, located just northwest of Calgary’s city limits and easily accessible via Crowchild Trail. Set amid the beautiful rolling foothills, tree groves and ponds characteristic of the Bearspaw area, Silverhorn real estate has a lot to offer estate home buyers looking for the ultimate in privacy and luxury.

McKinley Masters, Maillot Homes and Westridge Fine Homes are the three feature builders in the area, each known for its sprawling acreage homes in rural areas near Calgary. Silverhorn has its own distinctive land-use classification allowing

innovative designs that challenge conventional norms, exemplified by elevated and aesthetically captivating roof lines. These estate homes truly are exceptional and at the top of their class.

Looking for an Estate Home?

Searching for that perfect estate home can be easier said than done. This higher price point has a wide variety of properties in varying locations with a full spectrum of luxury options, which can make it difficult to choose which home is right for you.

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1. EVANSTON PARK

By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com

2. SAGE MEADOWS

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Arrive by Partners Development Group, Genesis Builders Group, Sage Walk Condos and Townhomes by Logel Homes genesisland.com

3. FIVE LAKES

By: Decker Management Ltd

Builder: Crystal Creek Homes, Duri Homes, Lupi Luxury Homes fivelakes.rocklakeestates.ca

4. SYMONS GATE

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes brookfieldresidential.com

5. CARRINGTON

By: Genstar

Builders: Avi Urban, Excel Homes, Jayman MasterBuilt, Homes by Avi, Arcuri Homes genstar.com/calgary/carrington

6. CARRINGTON SOUTH

By: Apex Developments & H3 Developments

Builders: Excel Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes carringtonsouth.com

7. LIVINGSTON

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Homes by Avi, Brookfield Residential, Morrison Homes, JaymanBuilt, Cedarglen Homes Maverick by Avi Urban, Daytona Homes brookfieldresidential.com

8. AMBLETON

By: Qualico Communities. Builders: Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Broadview Homes, Jayman BUILT, Truman Homes liveinambleton.com

9. TUSCAN RISE Builders: Rockford tuscanrise.ca

10. KINCORA

Builders: Emerald Sky by Carlisle Group, Diseno by Landmark Homes

11. UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

By: University of Calgary Properties Group

Builders: Avi Urban, Brookfield Residential, Truman, Brenda Strafford Foundation, Gracorp Capital myuniversitydistrict.ca

12. VERONA WEST TOWNHOMES

Builders: Trico Homes veronawesttownhomes.com

13. CARRINGTON

By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/calgarycarrington

14. SAGE HILL CREST

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes and Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

15. ROCKLAND PARK

By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes, Morrison Homes, Avalon Master Builder Experiencerockland.com

16. ARBOUR LAKE WEST

By: Hopewell Residential Builders: Hopewell Residential and Trico Homes arbourlakewest.com

17. SAGE WALK

By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

18. GLACIER RIDGE

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Cedarglen Homes, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes glacierridgecalgary.ca

LOVING CANMORE LIVING

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

“Picturesque” doesn’t even come close in describing the beauty of Canmore. It’s resplendent natural beauty, scenic downtown, and lively culture come through even when it is part of an apocalyptic tale about the end of the world.

Canmore was one of the key locations in Alberta where they filmed “The Last of Us,” the mega-hit HBO series based on the popular video game about a deadly virus that killed most of humanity. The small town at the gateway to the Rockies just west of Calgary fulfilled its role as the one lone spot where society and a semblance of order continued while the rest of the world fell into madness. It’s true, even in real life.

The cast and crew of “The Last of Us” were most effusive in their praise for the town, its beauty and hospitality. But this is no secret to those who know it best, as Canmore is Calgary’s happy place. And with more new home opportunities opening, it can be a happily-ever-after place too.

The promise that Canmore holds has always been as a haven for city-

weary denizens looking for some respite from the hurly burly. The town’s fresh mountain air, tons of recreational offerings, and unmatched views of the Rockies has always been the perfect tonic against the daily grind.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH

Post-lockdown, Canmore looks as inviting as ever! As the province finds its way back to normal, Canmore is again stirring with new activity. There are reports that recreational home market is seeing a new vitality, and Canmore will certainly benefit from this.

Canmore had a population of 14,530 in 2022, according to a recent Government of Alberta census, which reflects a population growth of 0.42 percent year-over-year, but a 0.9 percent decrease in the last five years.

A Town of Canmore Census

points out that although there is no official count of the non-permanent population in this mountain resort town just west of Calgary, a Statistics Canada report points out that it is

on the rise. It says there were 2,369 estimated private dwellings not occupied by usual residents here in 2021, an increase of 144 residences from 2016.

It’s no surprise that people will want to live here just after one visit, and the town of about 15,000 is likely to see a spike as more new home opportunities pop up in the popular development of SpringCreek and even single-family homes in a recently approved residential subdivision in the historic Brewster family homestead.

NEW HOME OPPORTUNITIES

Adding to the new opportunities to live in Calgary’s happy place is Rundle Park, a 98-unit resortstyle condominium development ranging in size from studios to fourbedroom penthouses. Developed by Vancouver-based Cielle Properties, Rundle Park offers luxury living in this quaint mountain resort town.

Rundle Park offers resort-style amenities with exclusive access to breathtaking spa facilities, including

multi-temperature infinity pools, barrel saunas, an upscale fitness centre, and more. All units feature an innovative glass solarium offering panoramic views of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain that can be enjoyed year-round, offering exceptional indoor and outdoor living. Visit rundlepark.ca for more.

MOUNTAIN RESORT TOWN

The Town of Canmore is the perfect hub for adventure. A picture-postcard perfect community enveloped by the majesty of the Canadian Rockies. There are trendy boutiques, gourmet dining, eclectic art galleries, 30 + kilometres of pathways, and a diverse population of residents including accomplished mountaineers and Olympic athletes.

Skiing in winter is of course a perennial favourite activity, but hiking, biking and golf in the warmer months are also popular pursuits. Maybe take a selfie at the Canmore Engine Bridge just off Railway Avenue, where a crucial scene in “The Last of Us” was filmed. Canmore, in general, has just about all the most Instagram-worthy sceneries around.

Of course, the lively and dynamic social scene in town has come back to its normal vibrant self from the pandemic years. Incredible views, and the friendliness of the people themselves only added to the heady tonic.

There is just so much to do in town. The Elevation Place recreational centre provides indoor recreational opportunities including wall climbing and swimming. People love to bike on the Legacy Trail to

nearby Banff. Local craft breweries are a main attraction, so are local art galleries, and your choice of international-calibre restaurants.

There is always a crowd at the Stirling patio at the Malcolm Hotel for the delicious menu and peaceful creekside views. The Iron Goat is always a favourite for the sweeping mountain vistas. The Mineshaft Tavern in the Origin at Spring Creek features daily specials and is a friendly meeting place.

There are dozens of boutique shops through the town including a specialty deli, wine store, coffee

shop, art gallery, Pilates studio, and some of the best bagels can be found in town.

You will be surprised at just how many restaurants are making mouths water in our little mountain town. From Local Pub favourites to cafes to gourmet farm-to-table experiences, Canmore is a mecca for the Foodies. There are well over 80 restaurants tickling the taste buds of residents and visitors alike. It is a foodie scene second-to-none.

For much more about Canmore go to explorecanmore.ca.

Iron Goat

Kananaskis trails

Main Street

PHOTO COURTESY TOURISM CANMORE

PHOTO COURTESY TOURISM CANMORE

1. BELMONT

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Anthem Properties, Cedarglen Homes, Homes by Avi, Jayman BUILT, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Trico Homes Streetside Developments belmontcalgary.com

2. CURRIE

By: Canada Lands

Builders: Axess by Slokker Homes, Statesman, Crystal Creek Homes, and Empire Custom Homes

3. VILLAS OF SILVERADO By: StreetSide Developments streetsidecalgary.com

4. VERMILION HILL

By: Qualico Communities.

Builders: Broadview Homes, Genesis Builders, Homes by Avi, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes and Shane Homes liveinvermilionhill.com

5. HARMONY

By: Bordeaux Developments and Qualico Developments

Builders: Augusta, Baywest, Broadview, Calbridge Homes, Daytona Homes, Harmony Townhomes by Streetside, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes liveinharmony.ca

6. ALPINE PARK

By: Dream.

Builders: Cardel Homes, Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builder Group, Homes by Dream. alpinepark.ca

7. WEST83 TOWNHOMES

By: TricoHomes West83townhomes.com

8. WEST DISTRICT By: Truman Homes trumanhomes.com

9. VIVACE By: Streetside Developments livevivace.ca

10. YORKVILLE

By: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary/communities/ calgary-yorkville

11. CRESTMONT VIEW

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Homes by Us, Augusta Fine Homes crestmontview.ca

12. GOODWIN

By: Anthem Properties goodwinbyanthem.com

13. PINE CREEK

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencepinecreek.com

14. SIROCCO AT PINE CREEK

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Shane Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes Experiencesirocco.com

15. FISH CREEK EXCHANGE & PARK SOUTH

By: Graywood Developments fishcreekexchange.ca

16. SHAWNEE PARK

By: Cardel Homes Builders: Cardel Homes cardelhomes.ca

17 BELWOOD PARK

By: StreetSide Developments bellwoodpark.com

18 SANDERSON RIDGE

By: Teltec Developments sandersonridge.ca

19 HUDSON IN CREEKSTONE

By: Highfield Land Management. Builders: Broadview Homes, Stepper Homes, StreetSide Developments. liveinhudson.ca

20 THE VILLAGE TRINITY HILLS

By: Metropia liveintrinityhills.ca

21 MORENA WEST

By: Rockford Developments liveatmorenawest.com

22 CREEKSTONE

By: Apex Developments and Quadra Developments

Builder: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, Truman creekstonecalgary.com

23 SILVERTON STREET TOWNS

By: Logel Homes logelhomes.com

1. BAYSIDE ESTATES

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: McKee Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

2. RAVENSWOOD

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: NuVista Homes, McKee Homes, Pacesetter Homes ravenswoodairdrie.com

3. COOPER’S CROSSING

By: Westmark Holdings

Builders: Harder Homes, McKee Homes, NuVista Homes; Emerald New Homes and Douglas Homes cooperscrossing.ca

4. HILLCREST

By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Shane Homes hillcrestairdrie.com

5. SOUTHWINDS

By: Mattamy Homes Builders: Mattamy Homes mattamyhomes.com/calgary

6. CANALS LANDING

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Mckee Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Genesis Builders Group, WestView Builders CANALS by Slokker Homes genesisland.com

7. PIER 11

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Genesis Builder Group pier11airdrie.com

8. MIDTOWN

By: Wenzel Developments & Apex Developments Builders: Shane Homes, Excel Homes, Trico Homes midtowninairdrie.com

9. CREEKSIDE CREEKSIDE VILLAGE by Carlisle Group

10. GEORGETOWN @ Reunion by Slokker Homes

11. VISTA CROSSING IN CROSSFIELD

By: Dream Development Builders: McKee Homes, Reidbuilt Homes, Homes by Dream vistacrossing.ca

12. CHINOOK GATE By: Brookfield Residential Builders: Brookfield Residential, Excel Homes, McKee Homes chinookgate.com

13. SOUTHPOINT By: Vesta Properties Builders: Vesta Properties vestasouthpoint.com

14. BAYVIEW

By: Genesis Land Development Corp. Builders: Calbridge Homes, Genesis Builders Group genesisland.com

1. FIRESIDE

By: Calbridge Developments Builders: Calbridge Homes Janssen, NuVista Homes, Cardel Homes, and Genesis Builders Group firesidecochrane.com

2. HEARTLAND

By: Apex Developments Builders: Excel Homes, Daytona Homes heartlandcochrane.com

3. THE WILLOWS OF RIVER HEIGHTS

By: Calbridge Developments Builders: Calbridge Homes, Nuvista Homes, Janssen Homes, and Kingsmith Homes thewillowscochrane.com

4. PRECEDENCE IN RIVERSONG

By: Jayman Living Builders: By JaymanBUILT, Trico Homes riversongcochrane.com

5. JUMPING POUND RIDGE

By: Slokker Homes jumpingpound.com

6. SUNSET RIDGE

By: Melcor Developments

Builders: Excel Homes, Homes by Avi, JaymanBUILT, Landmark Homes liveinsunsetridge.ca

7. RIVERCREST

By: Slokker Homes , Qualico Communities Builders: Broadview Homes, Kingsmith Homes, Janssen Homes, Sterling Homes, and Trico Homes homeisrivercrest.ca

8. GREYSTONE

By: Burnswest Properties Builders: Avalon Master Builder, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes, Prominent Homes, Vertos Townhomes by Ocgrow Group of Companies, and Rohit Communities greystonecochrane.com

9. HERITAGE HILLS

By: Highfield Land Management Builders: Look Master Builder, Mountain Pacific Homes, and Trico Homes Liveinheritagehills.com.

BELTLINE

1. SMITH by Grosvenor smith17.com

2. PARK POINT by Qualex Landmark qualex.ca/ParkPoint

BRIDGELAND

3. Bridgeland Crossings II by Gablecraft Homes liveat.bridgelandcrossings.com

4. Radius by Bucci Developments bucci.com/radius/

5. Alvaro by Cruz Custom Homes. Alvarroyyc.com.

6. Bridgeland Hill by Gablecraft Homes liveatbridgelandhill.gablecrafthomes.ca

EAST VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: CMLC

7. INK by Battistella Developments battistella.ca/ink/

8. EVOLUTION by Embassy Bosa evolutioncalgary.com

9. VERVE by Fram Building Group framhomes.com

10. N3 Condos by Knightsbridge & Metorpia N3condo.ca

EAU CLAIRE

11. LANDMARK AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com

12. PARKSIDE AT WATERFRONT by Anthem Properties waterfrontcalgary.com

KENSINGTON

13. EZRA by Birchwood ezraonrileypark.com

14. SOLA by Ocgrow Group of Companies solacalgary.com

15. ASPEN & BOW by Anthem Properties aspenandbowbyanthem.com

16. THE THEODORE by Graywood Developments theodorecondos.com

MISSION

17. DUKE by Avi Urban aviurban.com

18. MATRIX IN MISSION by Mission 19 Ltd and Gravity Architecture. matrixliving.ca

19. NEST by Bowman. nestyyc.ca

VICTORIA PARK 20. GUARDIAN by Hon Towers theguardiancalgary.com

WEST END

21. AVENUE by Grosvenor & Cressey avenuewestend.com

SOUTH CALGARY/ MARDA LOOP

22. BROOKLYN TOWNHOMES by Trico Homes tricohomes.com

INGLEWOOD OFFERS THE BEST OF

INNER-CITY LIVING

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

There is a lot to love about living in Calgary’s inner-city. The commute to work downtown is much shorter compared to the new suburbs, there are plenty of established amenities already ready to be enjoyed, and of course there is the prestige of living in a made-for-you home.

Building new infill homes in the inner-city has become more popular, as more young families rediscover the charms of living in an already established neighbourhood.

Recent City of Calgary’s community profiles reveal that there are more Calgarians under the age of 14 living in inner-city communities. Calgary’s total is at about 19 percent of that age group, but in Altadore it is at 20 percent, in West Hillhurst it is at 17 percent, and in Hillhurst it is at 15 percent. That means more young families are moving to these neighbourhoods, and more are coming in.

But if there is one community that really exemplifies the best of innercity life in Calgary, it’s Inglewood.

BUSTLING INNER-CITY LIFESTYLE

If the recent Inglewood Night Market events this summer was any indication, it’s easy to see why this historic, inner-city neighbourhood remains as hip as ever. Culture, commerce, and community all come together in Inglewood. It’s all happening here – even after nearly a century and a half since it was founded!

This historic inner-city community close to downtown Calgary remains as busy, trendy and happening as it was when it was founded in 1875, and no other inner-city community in Calgary captures the glamour of yesteryear and the engaging spirit of the present than in this riverside community just to the east of downtown.

It is Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood, and today it is home to an eclectic range of shops – from quirky vintage furniture stores and indie fashion boutiques to a diverse selection of restaurants and diners, coffee shops and entertainment venues.

Its resiliency was again on display, as its commercial hub continues to thrive even after the two years of pandemic lockdowns. “We only saw one store close throughout that, and it wasn’t even really because of slow sales,” says Rebecca O’Brian, Executive Director of the Inglewood Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Inglewood has been a lively residential and commercial hub in Calgary since 1875. Today, it continues to be a vibrant, historic, pedestrian- oriented neighbourhood with about 400 residential, institutional and commercial buildings constructed before 1914. Inglewood

was designated by the Canadian Institute of Planners as Canada’s Greatest Community in 2014.

LIVE IN INGLEWOOD

Inglewood offers a broad range of residential options as well, and they can range from the milliondollar single-family properties by the banks of the Bow River to the affordable multi-family developments that continue to spring up in the neighbourhood.

StreetSide Developments’ Konekt Inglewood is the latest to join the ranks, but it has been so successful that it is all but sold out.

But there are other residential developments afoot, O’Brien says. “The new Brewery-Rail Lands development by MATCO is now under

review at the City,” she tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide. Although it’s still a long way off before the first shovel hits the ground, it gives confidence in the continued growth of Inglewood.

The Brewery-Rail Lands, located in a mostly disused industrial area off 17th Ave. SE, are envisioned as an innovative, compact, livable, mixed use, and transit oriented urban development in the heart of Calgary. It re-imagines the site’s industrial roots for the 21st century, MATCO says in its website. Find out more at www.breweryraillands.com.

EXPLORE INGLEWOOD

From its industrial past as ‘Brewery Flats’ to its present status as an arts and culture hub, Inglewood

is Calgary’s oldest and boldest neighbourhood, the Inglewood BIA says in its website inglewoodyyc.ca.

Centered along 9th Avenue, Inglewood’s west entrance is located at the significant confluence of the Elbow and Bow Rivers. The neighbourhood boasts over 240 businesses, including shops, restaurants, boutiques, a broad spectrum of services, live music venues, craft breweries and eateries for residents and visitors alike.

Inglewood is the heart of Calgary’s Music Mile. It is also home to many festivals, including JazzYYC, Sunfest, Car Free Sundays Inglewood Night Market, Fringe Festival, Bleak Midwinter Film Festival, with multiple additional events being hosted in the community throughout the year.

Courtesy Inglewood Night Market YYC

PICTURE THIS!

CALGARY’S BEST INSTAGRAM SPOTS

by PEPPER RODRIGUEZ

Coming up with a list of the best places for Instagram selfies in Calgary will likely test the limits of your cellphone’s capacity. There are more wonderful places in the city where you can get the desired Instagram double tap than you can shake a memory stick at. Here are some of what we can recommend, some are no-brainers and are instantly recognizable, others less so and might hold a few surprises for those new to the city – which most of our readers are!

Instantly recognizable and iconic, the Peace Bridge is likely the most photographed spot in the city.

It’s been an exceedingly popular backdrop for graduation, prom and even wedding pics since it opened in 2012. The cylindrical red-and-white bridge was designed by famous Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, and connects the southern Bow River pathway and Downtown Calgary with the northern Bow River pathway and the community of Sunnyside.

The five-level 240,000 square-foot library designed by international architecture firm Snøhetta, and Calgary’s DIALOG educates as it entertains. Take a picture along the crystalline geometry of the façade that references Chinook cloud arches, or inside where the architects say the form might be seen as “resembling an open book, snowflake-like linework, or interlocking houses, anchoring the ideas of the collective and community.”

1. PEACE BRIDGE

2. CALGARY CENTRAL LIBRARY

Calgary Central Library

For my money, it’s the best spot to take a cityscape shot of Downtown Calgary.

Rotary Park is on the hill north of Memorial Drive and east of Centre Street in the northeast. At the south end of Rotary Park is a beautiful vantage point called Jim Fish Ridge. Named for Jim Fish, a long-time parks visionary and supporter. One of the original Centre Street Bridge Lions is there too on a bluff overlooking the said bridge.

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to the popular

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River’s Harvie Passage, the Bow Passage Overlook might be the most overlooked Instagram spot in the city. A wonder, as it can be easily seen driving down Deerfoot Trail. Designed to create “a physical and conceptual link between the city, the environment and the river” it also connects as a place for pretty pictures.

the

It opened in the middle of the pandemic in October 2020 to give Calgary’s Beltline residents a chance to enjoy the outdoors again, and today it has become one of the most popular photoshoot places in the city. The park reimagines the underutilized 90,000 square-feet rooftop of the Centre City Parkade located at 340 10 Ave SW and provides much needed additional public space in the community.

3. ROTARY PARK

4. HARVIE PASSAGE OVERLOOK

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5. HIGH PARK

High Park

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Harvie Passage Overlook

Peace Bridge

by SALINA YARA HALABI

Fall for orange

The vibrant hues of summer offer a colour palette that radiates bliss and adventure. Fiery shades are staples of the season, and as late summer days approach, they play a key role in transitioning us into autumn. Look no further than electric sunsets, tones of terra cotta, and Aperol Spritz sips to inspire the perfect palette that will serenade the fading days of summer and welcome the first days of fall into your home.

Integrating tones of orange into an interior will not only add a burst of energy to a space, but it can also effortlessly enhance your home’s style, giving an instant fashionable upgrade to any room. Look to burnt orange as a subtle nod to the Mediterranean coast for an understated cool vibe and lean into harvest-inspired hues (such as carrot and pumpkin) to make way for a season filled with nature’s glorious changing leaves.

Pair this beautifully bold colour with neutrals for a lively contrast or mix it with jewel tones to give your interior a well-travelled and exotic look. Choose solid pieces to incorporate dynamic themes of orange, such as decorative accessories, cookware, or even statement furniture. Looking for an editorial esthetic? Explore unique prints and mix patterns that combine orange with the unexpected for a chic approach to the most brilliant shade of the season.

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1. RANCHERS’ RISE

By: Bordeaux Developments

Builders: Baywest Homes, Sterling Homes, Wolverine Custom Homes okotoksranchersrise.com

2. DRAKE LANDING

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Lifestyle Homes, Sterling Homes, Prominent Homes drakeunited.com

3. MOUNTAINVIEW

By: Apex Developments

Builders: Sterling Homes, Excel Homes mountainviewokotoks.com

5. D’ARCY

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Morrison Homes, Partners Development Group, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Trico Homes darcyokotoks.com

6. WEDDERBURN

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Prominent Homes, Sterling Homes wedderburnokotoks.com

7. HAMILTON HEIGHTS

By: Telsec & Trico Homes

Builder: Trico Homes www.hhestates.ca

1. MONTROSE By: Dream Development Builder: Lifestyle Homes, Red Door Homes escapethecity.ca

NOTE: Please match map numbers with property listings.

1. CHESTERMERE CHELSEA

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: Trico Homes, Truman Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes, Luxuria Homes chelseachestermere.com

DAWSON’S LANDING

By: Qualico Communities.

Builders: Broadview Homes, Morrison Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes, Trico Homes, Truman Homes www.liveindawsonslanding.ca

KINNIBURGH NORTH

By: Pollyco Developments

Builders: SunStar Homes, Paramount Homes, Luxuria Homes, NewLook Homes, Twenty First Century Homes, Everwood Homes, Landstone Homes, Red Square Homes www.kinniburgh-chestermere.com

KINNIBURGH SOUTH

By: Golden Triangle Development

Builders: Golden Triangle Home Builders, 3D Homes, Wave Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.kinniburghsouth.com

SOUTH SHORE

By: GDS on behalf of Edgewater Communities Inc. Builders: Crystal Creek Homes, Prominent Homes, Madison Avenue Group, Green Cedar Homes, and Avalon Master Builder www.liveatsouthshore.com

WATERFORD

By: Douglas Developments

Builders: Artistique Homes, Devine Custom Homes, Douglas Homes, Green Cedar Homes www.lifeinwaterford.com

2. STRATHMORE THE RANCH

By: Anthem Properties

Builders: WestView Builders theranchunited.com

3. LANGDON BRIDGES OF LANGDON

By: Pollyco Developments

Builders: Paramount Homes, Green Cedar Homes, SunStar Homes, Kelly Kustom Homes, Landmark Group. www.bridgesoflangdon.com

PAINTED SKY

By: Qualico Communities

Builders: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes www.paintedskyinlangdon.com

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE

THESE BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS ARE PROUD OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CREATINGGREATCOMMUNITIES