Arbour Lake is Northwest Calgary's only lake community, featuring a trout stocked, 10 acre lake, mountain views, and a plethora of parks and walkways. Located in the community is the brand new state of the art public high school, Robert Thirsk. Recreation opportuities abound in Arbour Lake, with swimming, boating, fishing, and skating areas and facilities to choose from. Within the community is also the newly built Crowfoot Library offering stunning mountain views and access to resources for learning, enrichment, and enjoyment. Walking paths, ravines, and greenbelts make this beautiful area a very walk-friendly community.

Arbour Lake is truly a community that has it all. Located next to Crowfoot Crossing, one of the largest outdoor malls in Calgary,…

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Royal Oak is located in Calgary's far Northwest. The community consists of wetlands, treed areas and a ridge that overlooks the picturesque Rocky Mountains. There is also plenty of green space, an environmental reserve, playgrounds, a wading pool and a pathway system that winds through the community and connects with the city's pathway network.

Established in 1998, this beautiful community is blessed with a gently rolling topography which gives many of the homes spectacular mountain views. There is a mixture of homes for everyone - from apartment condos and townhouses, starter to estate homes, and villas for the empty nesters. Royal Oak is comprised of the "subdivisions" of Royal Oak Estates at the South end of the community, the Royal Highlands and…

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The Northwest Calgary community of Hawkwood features stunning views of both the city and the Rocky Mountains. It was established in 1981 and named after its original landowners, John and Joseph Hawkwood. Homes in Hawkwood include retirement condos, mid-range homes, and estate homes.

The shopping plazas in Hawkwood offer convenience stores, drycleaners, restaurants & childcare facilities. Additional shopping is minutes away at the Crowfoot Shopping complex - with Safeway, Co-op and Rona among its many retailers. The Crowfoot library, LRT & YMCA are also found here. The newly developed Beacon Hill shopping district is just North of Hawkwood - with anchors such as Costco, Home Depot and Canadian Tire. There are also two churches - St. Thomas United and…

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West Hillhurst is a vibrant, dynamic community located just North of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary. Located next to trendy Kensington Village, it is the perfect choice for those who want to live where they can work, shop and play!

The land that makes up the West Hillhurst community was originally owned by the Riley family, a prominent pioneer family. This eclectic community is comprised of a mixture of older homes built for soldiers returning from WWII, new infills, and condos & townhouses. Residents have easy access to SAIT, the Alberta College of Art and the University of Calgary as well as quick access to the river pathways.

With it's close proximity to the Bow River path system, West Hillhurst is the perfect choice for runners, cyclists and…

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Tuscany was recently ranked 11th by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary's Best Neighborhoods. This upscale Northwest neighborhood boasts scenic mountain views, a 170-acre natural ravine system, and a first class private community centre. It is a family oriented community with many amenites for both young and old.

Rich in amenities, the centre of the community offers a grocery store, post office, drycleaners, medical centers and a shopping plaza. Tuscany residents also have access to a Home Depot located down the hill on the south side of the community. Nearby Crowfoot Crossing also offers access to a myriad of shops, reataurants and movie theatres.

Recreation opportunities abound in Tuscany with it's beautiful ravines, walking paths, and easy access…

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The Northwest neighborhood of Edgemont is Calgary's largest community. The elevation of Edgemont offers homes stunning city and mountain views. The area features pathways through beautiful ravines, tennis courts, skating rinks, and playgrounds. The Edgemont Community Centre has much to offer with gym facilities, banquet & meeting rooms, and many activities facilitated by the community.

Edgemont homes make up a master-planned community initially developed by Carma in 1978. The community was almost 30 years in the making, with its final phases completed in 2005. With one of the highest elevations in the City of Calgary, stunning views of the city and mountains abound. The Eastern edge of Edgemont borders Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks…

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We heard today was National Pizza Day, so we thought we'd highlight some of the delicious local pizzerias in northwest Calgary. 

  • 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar: Located at 2620 - 4 Street NW, website and menu
  • Pulcinella: 1147 Kensington Crescent NW, website and menu
  • Matador Pizza: 4625 Varsity Drive NW, website and menu
  • Nick's Pizza and Steak House: 2430 Crowchild Trail NW, website and menu
  • Brooklyn Pizzeria: 412 - 8888 Country Hills Boulevard NW, website and menu
  • Sidewalk Citizen Bakery: 338 - 10 Street NW, website and menu
  • Famoso: 5149 Country Hills Boulevard NW, website and menu
  • Avatara: 3406 - 3 Avenue NW, website and menu
  • Gus' Cafe & Pizzeria: 1620 - 29 Street NW, website and menu
  • Al's Pizza and Steakhouse: 735 Ranchlands…

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The Hamptons is one of northwest Calgary's premier golf communities. This highly sought after, affluent community is well suited to Executive living. The stunning golf course of The Hamptons weaves through the neighbourhood with manicured fairways and greens, gorgeous ponds and natural ravines.

The Hamptons offers residents so much more than golf; the community is rich in amenities including an Olympic size hockey rink, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and a state-of-the art playground. An annual HOA fee of $200 ensures the community stays in peak condition year round with enhanced area maintenance, including planting of flower beds, increased grass cutting, watering and weeding. The Hamptons Homeowner Association is very active, putting on…

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Calgary's real estate market has been sitting in buyer's conditions for the past 5 years or so. As we move into 2019, these conditions will more than likely continue for a bit longer. However, if you're trying to sell a home in the current conditions, here's some simple tricks that can help. 

  • First impressions are important: curb appeal is crucial, so make sure your home looks attractive and appealing from the outside. The first thing they see and the feeling they have when they drive up will set the mood for the showing!
  • Keep the closets half-empty: every buyer is looking for storage, and the more storage the better. Making your rooms and closets look emptier and decluttered will give the illusion of more space and storage.
  • Remove your pets:…

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It's a new year, it's a new month and it's a new season—a cold one! With winter upon us, there's some crucial maintenance tasks you should tackle at home that will set yourself up for success the rest of the season (and probably save you money too). 

  • Protect your pipes: as we already know in Alberta, temperatures can get very cold in the winter. You can help prevent the opportunity for a burst pipe by insulating your outdoor pipes. You should also be familiar with where your home's water shut-off valve is so you can turn off water quickly in the event of a burst pipe. Other things you can do to prevent water pipe bursts in the winter, is to ensure your heat is on enough at all times to keep your home warm. Many people drop their home's temperature…

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