ACTIVE
SOLD
Price
Filters

RED LINE COMMUNITIES


The Red Line:

  • Runs North to South, stretching from Tuscany Estates in the north west to Somerset-Bridlewood in the south. Along the way, it provides direct access to the University of Calgary, SAIT, the Downtown core, and major shopping centres. Communities such as Brentwood, Sunnyside, and Chinook benefit from quick commutes, while family-friendly suburbs like Shawnessy and Somerset pair suburban living with effortless transit.

Tuscany Station:

Crowfoot Station:

Dalhousie Station:

Brentwood Station:

 University Heights Station:

 Victoria Park/ Stampede Station:

Sunnyside Station 

Southland Station:

 Anderson Station:

  • Close to Lake Bonavista to the South East, Southwood to the North West and Canyon Meadows to the West over McCloud Trail. 

Fish Creek/Lacombe Station:

Shawnessy Station 

 Somerset/ Bridlewood Station:


CALGARY LRT MAP 

BLUE LINE COMMUNITIES


The Blue Line:

  • Runs East to West, connecting 69 Street in the south west to Saddletowne in the north east. It links established west-side communities like Signal Hill and Sunalta to the downtown core, then continues east through Bridgeland, Marlborough, and Whitehorn before reaching the rapidly growing north east. Key destinations include Bow Valley College, the Calgary Zoo, and popular shopping districts.

Inner City Downtown:

Sunalta Station:

  • Close to Sunalta, Beltline (Connaught) to the South, Downtown West End to the East across 14th Street & walk-able, Scarboro to it's SW, Shaganappi West across Crowchild Trail.

Bridgeland Station:

  • Close to Bridgeland/Riverside, Downtown East Village (Walk-able over Bow River bridge). Crescent Heights to the NW over Edmonton Trail. The Downtown Core (East Side) Across the River west of East Village.

 Marlborough Station:

Rundle Station:

  • Close to Rundle (inside the community), Sunridge Business Centre.

Whitehorn Station:

Martindale Station:

Saddle Ridge (Saddletown) Station:

Calgary’s LRT System:

  • Has two main lines that connect different parts of the city to downtown and major destinations. The Red Line runs from Tuscany in the north west, through the University of Calgary and SAIT, across downtown, and then south to Somerset-Bridlewood, passing shopping centres like Chinook and Southcentre along the way. It primarily serves commuters travelling from the northwest and southern suburbs into the city’s core and provides access to key institutions such as hospitals, universities, and major retail hubs.

The Blue Line:

  • Begins in Saddletowne in the north east, runs through established communities like Marlborough and Whitehorn, passes the Calgary Zoo, and joins downtown before extending westward to 69 Street near Mount Royal University. It links residents of northeast Calgary to downtown jobs and services while also connecting west Calgary neighbourhoods to transit.
  • Together, the two lines form the backbone of Calgary’s public transit network, helping residents across the city access employment, education, shopping, and cultural destinations.


BUYING

THE CALGARY LRT (C-TRAIN) SYSTEM


  • Calgary’s Light Rail Network: Outlining the existing Red and Blue Lines and the planned Green Line—perfect for grounding our discussion in how the system has grown and is evolving.


  • Since the CTrain’s Debut in 1981, Calgary’s LRT system has steadily transformed the city’s landscape and mobility. The Red Line marked the beginning, when it launched as a southwest-to-downtown link following approval of the LRT concept in 1976. This original segment, stretching 12.9 km from Anderson Road into the core, swiftly exceeded its projected daily ridership of around 40,000 passengers.


  • Encouraged by this Success, the City expanded northward, adding a segment in the late 1980's heading toward the University of Calgary and beyond. Despite initial routing debates, momentum accelerated with the 1988 Winter Olympics boosting support for the northwest extension.


  • Simultaneously, the Blue Line found its roots in the original LRT plan but branched northeast first. It opened in 1985, threading from downtown out to Whitehorn.


  • Over the following decades, both lines went further afield. The Red Line pushed northwest to Brentwood by 1990 and continued growing—reaching Dalhousie by 2003, Crowfoot in 2008, and Tuscany by 2014. To the south, the line extended to Fish Creek–Lacombe in 2001 and Somerset–Bridlewood in 2004.


  • Meanwhile, the Blue Line expanded northeast to McKnight-Westwinds in 2007 and further to Martindale and Saddletowne by 2012, while its western leg extended to 69 Street SW, also opening in 2012.


  • By the late 2010's, both lines had upgraded platform capacity. A citywide program—completed in 2017—expanded station platforms for four-car trains, boosting capacity significantly (adding roughly 200 passengers per trip).


  • Now comes the Green Line—set to be the most ambitious infrastructure investment in Calgary’s history. Construction formally broke ground in June 2025, signalling the start of Phase 1, which includes a southeast (SE) segment from Shepard Station to the future Event Centre/Grand Central Station, as well as a Downtown segment currently under functional planning

.

  • Phase 1 will deliver approximately 17 km of twin-track LRT, 12 new stations, three park-and-ride facilities, a maintenance and storage facility, and 28 modern low-floor LRVs—all made possible by coordinated funding from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments totaling around $6.25 billion.


  • Once fully realised, the Green Line will span 46 km with 29 stations, pushing the CTrain network to about 74 stations total. It aims to link communities from Seton in the southeast through downtown to areas north of 160 Avenue N. Its strategic importance extends far beyond transport—by facilitating transit-oriented development, enhancing redevelopment opportunities, opening over 190,000 jobs within walking distance of stations, and encouraging up to 70,000 new housing units nearby.


  • The Green Line is also projected to improve travel — for instance, trips from Shepard to downtown could shrink by up to 25 minutes compared to bus travel, and congestion on major roadways like Deerfoot Trail is expected to drop by about 10 %.

 

  • Add to that the Environmental gains—such as shifting millions of car trips to transit, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by tens of thousands of tonnes, and offering safer, healthier walking access owing to new multi-use pathways around stations.


  • Through these Expansions, the LRT network has genuinely transformed community transport in Calgary, enabling faster, more reliable travel; reducing car dependency; fostering development; and promoting sustainable, accessible city living.


RSS

Posted on by
CALGARY SOUTH COMMUNITIES

Acadia  |  Belmont  |  Bonavista Downs

Braeside  |  Bridlewood  |  Canyon Meadows  

Cedarbrae  |  Chaparral  |  Chinook Park 

Deer Ridge |  Deer Run  |  Diamond Cove

Eagle Ridge  |  Evergreen  |  Fairview

Haysboro  |  Kelvin Grove  |  Kingsland

Lake Bonavista |  Legacy  |  Maple Ridge  

Midnapore  |  Millrise  |  Oakridge  |  Palliser

Parkland  |  Pump Hill  |  Queensland  

Shawnee Slopes  |  Shawnessy  |  Silverado

Somerset  |  South Calgary  |  Southwood

Walden  |  Willow Park  |  Woodbine

Woodlands  

CALGARYDREAMHOMES.COM

Read

Posted on by
Defining Luxury Homes

Luxury homes are high-end residential properties that offer superior quality, design, and amenities. These homes typically feature spacious layouts, premium building materials, state-of-the-art technology, and a high level of craftsmanship. Luxury homes are often located in prestigious areas, offering breathtaking views, privacy, and exclusivity. Key characteristics might include features like large swimming pools, home theatres, smart home systems, expansive gardens, and top-of-the-line appliances. In addition to the physical attributes, luxury homes also tend to be priced significantly higher than average homes due to their exceptional quality and unique locations.

ACREAGES  |   RESIDENTIAL

#luxuryhomes #luxuryrealtor #acreages #acreagerealtor

# Luxuryinstitutemember # Calgaryluxuryhomes

Read

Posted on by
STEWART J LOWE- GUILD MEMBER

Members of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing who hold the CLHMS designation (Stewart J Lowe-Calgary & Area) have successfully documented performance in the TOP 10% of their markets, and have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the luxury home and estate market.

Achieving Guild Recognition
***As a Guild Member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing™ Team Leader Stewart J Lowe is part of an International Network of Real Estate Professionals who specialise in the Luxury Market. Reach out for us to represent you!

THE VALUE OF HAVING AN INSTITUTE MEMBER ON YOUR SIDE

#luxuryhomes # calgaryluxuryhomes #luxuryrealtor #luxurymarketingspecialist # luxuryacreages #calgarydreamhomes

Read

Posted on by
THE BEAUTY OF ACREAGE LIVING

Big City living in Calgary isn’t for everyone, some people like to look up at stars instead of the city lights. So moving out of a City or suburbs to a rural area might be next on your bucket list. If it is, here are a quick glance at what you need to look at, but we always advise to talk to a lender who understands rural sales, we can suggest a few.

READ MORE

Read

Posted on by
THE CONDO LIFESTYLE

CONDO LIVING IN CALGARY is for the buyer who just wants to be in the centre of everything. There are many common misconceptions about owning a condo such as big condo fees and rules that determine what you can or can't-do.

READ MORE

#condoliving #calgarycondos #condospecialist #luxurymarketingcondos 

Read

Posted on by
THE ACREAGE LIFESTYLE

Big City living in Calgary isn’t for everyone, some people like to look up at stars instead of the city lights. So moving out of a City or suburbs to a rural area might be next on your bucket list. If it is, here are a quick glance at what you need to look at, but we always advise to talk to a lender who understands rural sales, we can suggest a few.

BUYING AN ACREAGE

#acreageliving #livingonanacreage #acreagemarketing #rockyviewcountyacreages #morgansriseacreages #acreagespecialist #churchranchesacreages #foothillscountyacreages #springbankacreages #bearspawacreages

Read

Posted on by
WHAT BUYERS LOOK FOR IN A HOME

So you are about to list your Calgary home and you think you have it right. We have given you our advice and some complimentary staging options, then you start to second guess, what the potential buyers will like or dislike this or that!. But this is where you have to relax because part of our service is to take away anxiety, and selling your home should not be stressful.

They are viewing because it is in their price range.

So usually they are ok with the price range or they would not see the value in your home and their realtor would not be showing it to them. Remember first impressions, the home has to have good curb appeal, grass cut and weed wacked, front door and entrance washed down and sparkling clean.

Is the Front Door Clean

If they have a negative at the front door, such as lack of TLC - it will follow them through the home and everything they look at! Blinds up for showings, remember it’s show time! Light and space is what most buyers like, and you already de-cluttered didn’t you?

Tick the Boxes:

They begin the walk-through and hopefully start to tick the boxes. Flooring, appliances, open concept. The floors look good and the job you did on cleaning the house is paying off. Nobody likes someone else’s dirt.

Projects:

Most people don’t mind one maybe two projects especially if they are cosmetic, but don’t have the “they can fix it attitude” because you are setting yourself up for a low ball offer.

Organised:

Features that help keep them organised are important to many Calgary home buyers. Having a laundry room where they can keep laundry out of sight in a separate room is good. In a recent survey 90% of those surveyed said it was a huge plus. An astounding 57% said they would be unlikely to buy a home without it.

Entertaining

They will picture their family and friends visiting, have they got the space, is there some outdoor living,  where is the BBQ going to be set up..

Efficiency:

A top priority for many buyers is the energy efficiency of the home, insulation, how are the windows, have the furnaces been maintained, and a bonus is if the home is energy-star rated.

Location:

Will the home work for them as the kids grow up, school location, travel time to work (check busy times of the day), is it close to the LRT, where is little Johnnies hockey club compared to the home location. These points you have to consider and can be a big plus or minus.

Storage

Ninety percent of buyers are looking for a linen closet in their bathrooms to help keep towels and toiletries organised. Is there a walk-in pantry off the kitchen, considered  desirable by 85% of respondents. 

The Garage

Garage space for storage of bikes, lawn care and sports equipment is high on a buyers wish list.  And the big one - will the cars/truck fit!

When buying or selling a home there are many features to consider of being the  "Top of Mind" of home buyers. 

Text/Call:  Stewart:  403-850-0669 E: Info@CalgaryDreamHomes.com

  Home Evaluation  |  2025 Sellers Guide

GLOBAL & LOCAL REACH

Luxury Homes Affiliate

GET IN TOUCH TODAY

Read
Older posts : page 2
Categories:   buying an acreage | buying while selling | SOLD
Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS®System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™.
The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.