Though the real estate market throughout Canada has experienced an overall slowdown, that doesn’t mean specific market segments aren’t experiencing a bit of a boom. Right now, in Calgary, new condominium and single-family home construction are experiencing a renaissance as Calgary developers see an uptick in interest.
After a few challenging years, the home of “The Stampede” is seeing a bit of activity in its new condo and multi-family development sector.
We examine 14 top developers in Calgary who are hard at work bringing new projects — from studio apartments to luxurious penthouses — to the bustling Albertan city of Calgary.
Truman Homes
- Head office: #2236, 10 Aspen Stone Blvd. SW, Calgary, AB
- Year founded: 1995
- Type of development: single-family homes, condos
- Instagram: @trumanhomes
- Facebook: Truman
For over 35 years, Truman has created exceptional properties all around Calgary and its surroundings. As a result, Truman continues to impress with over 50 awards to its name and a reputation for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Truman Homes is working on several developments. Firstly, Chelsea Chestermere is 20 minutes outside of downtown Calgary, and when completed, it will be home to over 5,400 residents. Due to the characteristics of the neighbourhood, there will be a variety of housing types including single-family homes and duplexes. This development will be located near schools, parks, neighbourhood shopping, pathways and even an eco-park. While Truman Homes are always popular, this development is currently in Phase 6, and lots for this phase are currently for sale.
In Crimson Ridge, near Tuscany, Truman is building single-family homes. Truman is thinking outside the box for this development. That is to say, you’ll be able to find Zero Lot Line houses in this development, which are built on the property line to give you a larger side yard.
LaCaille
- Head office: #603, 888 4 Ave SW, Calgary Alberta
- Year Founded: 1982
- Type Of development: mixed-use, high rise
La Caille’s story began in Calgary back in 1982, as a fine dining establishment located on the banks of the Bow River in Eau Claire. On its culinary journey, La Caille restaurant hosted numerous high-profile events over the years, such as a cocktail party for former U.S. President Bill Clinton and the victory party of the 1989 Stanley Cup Champion Calgary Flames.
As a result of these successes, in 1999, these Calgary developers officially transitioned into real estate development when it completed its first tower, the 18-storey Chateau LaCaille. By 2005, LaCaille’s founder had sold his restaurant and decided to focus exclusively on real estate development.
Upcoming developments by LaCaille that are still under pre-construction include Cambridge and Oxford Towers and Kings on Fourth.
Cambridge & Oxford Towers are two 10-storey condo towers with a fantastic view, located on 16th Avenue North Corridor. Its residents will have quick access to the city’s downtown, SAIT, the Foothills and Children’s Hospitals, and many other services around Calgary.
Kings on Fourth will bring a world-class level of luxury never seen in Calgary before. That is to say, it will be a mixed-use development with 120 luxurious condos, 250,000 square feet of office space, a 5-diamond hotel, meeting rooms, and a health and wellness centre.
Dominium
- Head office: 70 Country Hills Landing NW, Suite 207, Calgary, AB
- Year founded: 1998
- Type of development: single-family homes, condos, townhouses
- Instagram: @dominiumcanada
- Facebook: Dominium Canada
Dominium, formally called Arcuri, has been in the real estate development business in Calgary for over 30 years. With over a thousand custom homes built and several hundred thousand commercial square feet across four developments, they know a thing or two about what makes a great home.
Currently, Dominium is working on Currie in Southwest Calgary, where they are testing the limits of their imaginations. Think rooftop lawns, basement pools, and redefined backyards. As a result of this extravagance, expect to pay a higher price. That is to say, these single-family homes start at a cool $1.2 million.
Remington Development Corporation
- Head office: Suite 300, 200 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, AB
- Year founded: unlisted
- Type of development: high-rise condos, single-family, townhouses
- Instagram: @remingtondevelopmentcorp
- Facebook: Remington Development Corporation
Remington Development has made a name for itself through its variety of commercial, industrial and residential developments, and its consistent quality. Above all, Remington Development is known for its sheer number of completed projects around Calgary and Edmonton.
Like other Calgary developers, Remington Development has many industrial developments on the way, they also have two residential projects in development.
Firstly, DeVille in the Quarry Park Neighbourhood is a rental development, towers one and two are currently open, and tower three is under construction. As a result, early registrants will have their choice of a floor plan, building level and balcony direction.
Secondly, The Gates II, also in Quarry Park, features beautiful French architecture, underground parking, spacious open plan layouts and maintenance-free living! As a result of these amenities, the final units are on the verge of selling out now.
FRAM Building Group and Slokker Real Estate Group
- Head office: 141 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, Ontario
- Year founded: 1981
- Type of development: single-family, multi-family, condominium and rental apartments
- Instagram: @framslokker
- Facebook: FRAM + Slokker
Although they are headquartered in Mississauga Ontario, FRAM is well known across Canada and parts of the U.S. for its award-winning, mixed-use communities. That is to say, in its 50 years of experience, FRAM has built over 11,000 residences, from custom homes to single-family, multi-family, condos and rental homes.
Slokker Group has an impressive track record of building homes, retail and office spaces, and industrial real estate. Due to its strong financial foundation and more than 75 years of successful growth sustained over several generations, Slokker has the experience and capital to take on unique real estate projects, no matter the size.
In the heart of the East Village neighbourhood of Calgary, FRAM + Slokker is building Vibe, a 10-story condominium development. Vibe will feature 160 units with amenities like a gym, yoga studio and shared workspaces when completed.
Graywood Development
- Head office: 200 King Street West, Suite 1602, Box 42, Toronto ON
- Year founded: 1985
- Type of development: single family, condos, duplexes, mixed-use, townhomes
- Instagram: @graywooddevelopment
Graywood Development’s philosophy is that your home should be both a place to live and an investment. For the last 35 years, Graywood Developments have built single-family homes, townhouses and mid-rise condo buildings and high-rise towers all over North America.
In Calgary, Graywood Development is currently building three developments. Firstly, Theodore, a condo building, located on 10th Street Northwest, is just steps to the Sunnyside CTrain station and Riley Park. This development has many amenities. For instance, the ground level will feature shopping, while the rooftop will feature a patio complete with an outdoor fireplace.
Secondly, First and Park in Downtown Calgary are luxury condos one minute from Eau Claire Park and three minutes from Prince’s Island Park. It is undoubtedly the ideal mix of an urban lifestyle while being close to lush green spaces. As a result of the admirable location, this development is over 90% sold.
Finally, phase two of Fish Creek Exchange is selling quickly! Located in Shawnee Slopes, two and three-bedroom condos are currently for sale, starting in the mid $600K range.
Brookfield Residential Alberta
- Head office: 4906 Richard Rd. SW, Calgary, AB,
- Year founded: 1956
- Type of development: single-family, townhouses, duplexes
- Instagram: @brookfieldyyc
- Facebook: Brookfield Residential Calgary
Brookfield Residential has been creating thoughtful designs for its communities and homes since 1956. Though it started in Ontario as a small, family-run operation, eventually, Brookfield would expand into a leading housing developer responsible for building thriving communities throughout North America. To sum up, Brookfield continues to be committed to innovation, choice and affordability with no sign of slowing down.
As one of the foremost low-rise Calgary developers, Brookfield is now constructing in Creekstone, a new neighbourhood in Southwest Calgary. You can choose a modern three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex starting at $499,000 or the front garage single-family home starting at $611,000.
Trico Homes
- Head office: #100, 7711 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary AB
- Year founded: 1992
- Type of development: single-family, multi-family, townhouses
- Instagram: @tricohomes
- Facebook: Trico Homes
Trico Homes was founded in 1992 by a mechanical engineer called Wayne Chiu, who immigrated to Calgary from Hong Kong in 1982. Since then, Trico has become one of the top Calgary developers, with over 11,000 single and multi-family homes in its portfolio.
Trico is also heavily involved in its community and sponsors many initiatives. For example, Kids Cancer Care of Alberta, the Trico Centre for Family Wellness, the Trico Homes International Fireworks Festival, and many others. Finally, this business is western Canada’s first and only homebuilder to become a certified B Corp.
This developer is currently building in various communities around Calgary and other parts of Alberta. Consequently, there are currently lots available in the two-time “Community of the Year” winner Legacy in Southwest Calgary for single-family homes.
Battistella Developments
- Head office: 1432 1 Street SW, Calgary, AB
- Year founded: 1980
- Type of development: condos
- Instagram: @battistelladev
Battistella Developments is a family-run developer founded in 1980 by Jacqueline and Giovanni Battistella. In 1986, this Calgary developer received the Governor General of Canada Award for their work on innovative inner-city developments. Paul now runs Battistella Developments. Consequently, Simon Battistella is responsible for expanding their parent’s vision of amazing inner city developments, dedicated customer service, and hands-on, day-to-day construction and management.
Battistella’s latest project is a 177 condo complex called NUDE, located in the middle of the West Beltline. NUDE’s goal is to allow its residents to own a home that won’t own them. Consequently, this building features one and two-bedroom condos and studios starting from the $190,000 range. Their tagline is: “We’re living more, and we’re hiding nothing.”
Great Gulf
- Head office: 351 King Street E. 13th Floor, Toronto, ON
- Year founded: 1975
- Type of development: condos
- Instagram: @greatgulf
- Facebook: Great Gulf
Great Gulf is one of the many award-winning Calgary developers. The company was founded in 1975, and since then it has spread operations all over North America. Subsequently, Great Gulf has become a major player in real estate development. Consequently, Great Gulf designs, builds, and master-plans communities, high-rise condos, and luxury homes. However, it doesn’t just limit itself to residential real estate. For instance, Great Gulf has also built a multitude of office towers and shopping malls.
Highcliffe Riverfront is one of many developments Great Gulf is building within Canada and will be located on MacLeod Trail and 4th Avenue SE in Downtown East Village. While there is no estimated completion date yet, this mixed development will include 443 units divided among two towers. This development will feature a modern design, expansive windows, and contemporary finishes. As a result, it’s sure to sell out fast.
Anthem
- Head office: Suite 200, 4820 Richard Road SW Calgary, AB
- Year founded: 1991
- Type of development: single-family, condos, townhouses
- Instagram: @theanthemway
- Facebook: Anthem Properties Group Ltd.
Anthem is one of the larger Calgary developers with a staff of 450 people. With a growing portfolio of over 17,500 homes, from master-planned mixed-use towers to single-family dwellings. Therefore, Anthem offers something for everyone.
Anthem is currently developing a few projects around Calgary. Firstly, Crosstown Residential will be located at 25th Avenue and Macleod Trail, directly across from the Calgary Stampede Grounds. When completed, it will be four residential towers with over 870 homes. As a result of its fantastic location, transit will be easily accessible and amenities are close by.
Secondly, in the community of Currie, Anthem is building modern three and four-bedroom townhomes across from Mount Royal University. As a result, Currie Commons has an estimated completion date of 2023.
Minto
- Head office: 402 11 Ave SE 3rd Floor, Calgary, AB
- Year founded: 1955
- Type of Development: single family, condos, townhouses
- Instagram: @mintogroupinc
- Facebook: Minto Group
Since its humble beginnings in 1955, Minto has stuck to the mentality that new developments shouldn’t be simply about creating a product to be sold as quickly as possible, but rather a space to create happy lives and comfortable office spaces. Though Minto has expanded operations throughout Canada and the U.S. they bring their philosophy with them wherever they build.
Minto’s newest condo development is East Hills Crossing in South East Calgary near Chestermere. It will feature single-family homes and townhomes across from the East Hills Shopping Centre. As a result of this closeness to amenities, you’ll have an easy time getting your groceries, seeing a movie or grabbing a bite to eat.
Excel Homes
- Head office: Suite 200, 1710 – 14th Ave. NW, Calgary, Alberta
- Year founded: 1988
- Type of development: Single Family
- Instagram: @excelhomes
- Facebook: Excel Homes
Excel Homes believes that homeownership should be simple, enjoyable and fun! Since 1988 they have built over 13,000 homes and received over 50 awards for design and industry excellence. Excel Homes is committed to helping you have the best experience possible. For example, they have a free move-in concierge, Virtuo. Consequently, this automatic assistance makes tasks like setting up power, and internet, and even transferring your home insurance to your new address easier than ever.
Like many Calgary developers, Excel Homes is busy meeting booming demand. As a result, the company is building in various neighbourhoods around Calgary, including Carrington, Homestead, Walden, Mahogany and more.
Bosa Development
- Head office: 340 – 237 8th Ave SE, Calgary AB
- Year founded: 1980s
- Type of development: condos, highrise
- Facebook: Bosa Development Alberta
When it comes to creating new developments, Bosa Development is a big-picture thinker. For example, building on its five decades of experience, Bosa only decides where to develop a new neighbourhood after extensive research on regions of promising growth (combined with a healthy amount of instinct). That said, once they find their location, they commit to it for the long run. They have a successful track record. For example, they’ve built over 20,000 homes built, with over 9,000 homes on the way. As a result, we expect that Bosa will continue to play a major role as a top developer in North America.
Bosa has two developments on the way in Calgary.
Firstly, Bosa is developing Currie Lands, a massive mixed-use urban development in southwest Calgary, with around 2,500 homes, located at Flanders Ave. SW. After careful consideration, Bosa decided this project will be constructed in a former army base in an area of 80-hectare. Consequently, Currie lands will provide space for housing, retail stores, park space and many other amenities for its residents.
Secondly, Arris will be Bosa’s other major project in Calgary. Located in East Village at 6 Ave SE and 4 St SE, Arris will provide 500 units divided into two towers and will serve as a focal point for businesses, art, culture and entertainment. As a result, this project is now under pre-registration and you can find out details by signing up for their emails.
