The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) divides the city into 8 districts. Click any district on the legend below to explore communities and live listings.
Source: CREB® 2025 Community Map · City Centre · West · NW · North · NE · East · SE · South
Each district has its own personality, price point, and lifestyle. Start here — then go deeper.
Calgary's inner city — walkable, vibrant, and full of character. Beltline, Mission, Inglewood, Kensington, Bridgeland and 50+ established communities.
Mountain views, luxury estates, and master-planned communities on Calgary's western edge. The closest you can get to Banff without leaving the city.
Home to the University of Calgary, Foothills Hospital, and some of Calgary's most established and beloved neighbourhoods. Hillhurst to Tuscany.
Calgary's fastest-growing corridor — award-winning new communities, great highway access, and strong value north of Nose Hill Park.
Calgary's most multicultural district, airport access, and the city's best value for detached homes. Skyview Ranch, Cornerstone, and Saddle Ridge lead the growth.
Calgary's most affordable residential district with strong community character. Forest Lawn, Dover, and Penbrooke Meadows offer excellent value close to downtown.
Three lake communities, Fish Creek Park, South Health Campus, and some of Calgary's most sought-after family neighbourhoods — from Mahogany to McKenzie Towne.
Affordable family living, major retail corridors, and fast-growing new communities south of Fish Creek. Great value with strong amenities.
Facts about the city you're buying into. Source: Statistics Canada, City of Calgary, Conference Board of Canada — 2024/2025 data.
Key Industries
Energy & Oil and Gas · Financial Services · Technology (fastest growing) · Agriculture & Agri-food · Transportation & Logistics · Film & Creative Industries · Health Sciences · Construction
Relocating from another major Canadian city? Here's what the numbers actually look like side by side.
| Metric | 📍 Calgary AB | Vancouver BC | Toronto ON |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Home Price | ~$592,000 | ~$1,172,000 | ~$1,061,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft (detached) | ~$350–$420 | ~$900–$1,200 | ~$700–$950 |
| Land Transfer Tax on $600K Purchase | ~$650 AB Title reg. fee only — no LTT |
~$10,000 BC PTT | ~$8,475 ON province ~$16,950 City of Toronto |
| Land Transfer Tax on $1M Purchase | ~$1,050 AB Title reg. fee only — no LTT |
~$18,000 BC PTT | ~$16,475 ON province ~$32,950 City of Toronto |
| Provincial Income Tax | None | Yes — up to 20.5% | Yes — up to 13.16% |
| Median Household Income | ~$107,000 | ~$90,000 | ~$88,000 |
| Average Commute Time | ~26 min | ~34 min | ~42 min |
| Population Growth 2021–2024 (CMA) | +~15% | +~8% | +~7% |
| GDP Growth 2021–2024 (Province) | +~17% (Alberta) | +~8% (BC) | +~8% (Ontario) |
| Tech Sector Job Growth 2021–2024 | +61% | +5% | +15% |
| Drive to Major Mountains | 90 min to Banff | ~2 hrs to Whistler | 4+ hrs to any ski |
Sources: CREB®, REBGV, TRREB — benchmark prices 2024; Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey May 2024 — commute times & population (CMA); Statistics Canada Provincial GDP 2024 — GDP growth; CBRE Scoring Tech Talent 2025 — tech sector; Official provincial tax schedules — LTT calculations. All figures approximate.
In Calgary that money stays in your pocket — or goes toward your down payment. Outside Toronto city limits, Ontario LTT alone is ~$16,475 on a $1M purchase.
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