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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.


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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

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  • 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.


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DOWNSIZING TO AN ADULT HOME

Great  Robyn Read Article

As we age, the space we occupy starts to shrink. Downsizing is a roller-coaster of memories

#downsizing #adultliving #agerestrictedhomes #downsizingcalgary #downsizingcanmore #downsizingairdrie #downsizingokotoks #downsizingcochrane

* Ask about our access to a team who can help you downsize furniture etc either by selling it for you or donating some of it to charity, and helping with a stress free move. The homes below have age restrictions but if you want us to search for non-age restricted homes, please call/email.

Canmore Downsizing  |  Airdrie Downsizing  |   Calgary Downsizing

Downsizing Video

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ACREAGE LIVING

The space is great but there are a couple of other things to keep in mind. Also you have to consider possible drawbacks associated with living further away from the City and amenities. If you have teenagers, consider. 

Remember it is a trade-off for the Country Life, You don't want to end up being an Uber for your teenagers, and when they learn to drive, make sure the roads around your acreage are well lit in the winter months. It has to be said that during a snowy winter both Municipalities are really good at clearing roads, especially on School Routes.  

Here are 7 things to consider when buying a rural property, so you can weigh the costs and benefits of investing in the countryside before you move forward. 

1. Logistics

Always consider the logistics for everyone in the family. Mom and dads work location for sure. But also schools and colleges if you have children. Consider the pick up and drop offs for Hockey, Rugby etc, after school and before they learn to drive. They grow up, so it won't be forever, but it needs to be considered.

2. Road Access

Year-round road access and maintenance are things to pay attention to when investing in a rural property. Especially in the winter months with our snowfalls, but both Rural Rocky View County and Foothills County are excellent at clearing the roads, and school routes take priority. 

3. Garbage Collection 

Garbage pick-up is no big deal on a rural property, most owners use a twice monthly pick up company and leave the bags on a scheduled day at the end of the drive. You also have the option to take it to the refuse dump yourself. Maybe burn it yourself in the yard, and in older homes you may have kitchen compactors, which come in very useful.   

4. Water Supply

Your water source is important,  you may be on a water coop or have your own water well, which will need to be serviced annually. Osmosis filters can be added to main supplies also, and in some cases you may be lucky enough to be connected to municipal water source. 

5. Septic Systems

Sewage and water waste in the country are much different than in a suburb or city. If you are building you will have the added cost of putting your own in. This may be a holding tank or tank and field, remember to chose a septic system big enough for your house and the subsequent amount of occupants.  

6. Energy Lines

Power lines and backup energy are things to ponder when looking at a rural property, but in Calgary and Area not many places have them above ground, power services here are pretty good, but you can still consider a power generator if the power lines get damaged given that you’ll be one of the last areas served for repairs.   

7. Your Neighbours

Your neighbours may be a fair distance away compared to the city. Look hard though at how they keep their property, what animals if any, they may have. Always be aware of your boundary lines and understand your property rights. 

Acreage living is certainly a different lifestyle, it does not work for everyone. But if you dream of the peace, quiet and relaxation, this could be perfect for you.

Sometimes finding the right rural property can take longer to find. You may consider a 2 acre property surrounded by similar sized homes a bit closer to the city, or go our further to get a bigger acreage.

Rural acreages can be a different buying process, but as always, we are here to help.

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CHOOSING A NEIGHBORHOOD 

Here’s a scenario!  After months of searching you finally find your dream home, but it’s in a new neighborhood that you may not be familiar with. But not all is lost, there are a   few ways you can learn about the community so you’re fully informed before you dive in at the deep end – and buy your home.

Take a couple of walks around the community

Get the feel or as the kids would say “The Vibe” Taking a couple of long walks can accomplish a lot of things. And here is another trick- drive around the neighborhood BUT at different times of the day. There could be a ton of cars parked when everyone and their kids are home! How noisy is it? Are the main roads busy, any building  construction nearby?

Do a Dummy Run

Understand what your day-to-day will be like living in that neighborhood. Take a trip to work on your day off!  Don’t just look how it is on Google Earth!  Get out there and as they say “Get your hands dirty”. See if you can catch a neighbor in the garden and have a chat.

How’s the Public Transport?

Is there an LRT near or a bus stop? Maybe do a trial run and see how busy they get. If you can’t do this, try using the ‘time of day’ function on Google Maps to get an impression of what a rush hour commute looks like.

Online Research

Walk Score on Google maps is a good feature, you can learn about the walk ability, nearby amenities, professionals like doctors, dentists, pet parlor, and license places.

Finally, you see, it’s worth all the work to put yourself out because you could be there for a long time and as we say at Calgary Dream Homes - “No Surprises”

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10 CHANCES TO SELL YOUR HOME

1) Price Your Home Right!

Your home must be priced at market value for Calgary, your community and street. This is the most important tip of all. Price it to high and your home will sit on the market and become an old listing. Buyers then become suspicious and think there is something wrong with the property. We have a responsibility as licensed Realtors to prepare you a detailed Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This will give you the market value price range of your home, based on relevant and Comparable Active and Sold homes in your community.

2) Choose An Experienced Listing Realtor

Get the job done in the quickest time with the best conditions and price. Make sure you have all the information. Let us give you the full picture based on what is happening in your community, and what you can expect. This includes price range, days on market and advice on preparing to sell.

3) Prepare The Home to Sell And Compete with Other Listings

Properties that sell quickly are well prepared, from de-cluttering to the cleaning. Follow our tips of getting the home ready. Make sure the outside is looking good to, when buyers are thinking of particular homes, they drive-by them and image themselves in the area. They can also dismiss them without even going in!

4) Online Marketing Can Go Two Ways

In today’s world of Internet Home searches and with 92% of buyers looking online. The online presence has to be good. Creb provide the facility for 50 MLS photos and additional remarks. When we list Rural properties we also include Aerial Drone Photographs, to make sure the potential buyer can see the surrounding land as well. But remember, buyers today are looking at your home online alongside many others, so it has to grab them and make them look further in depth

5) Professional Photographs & Glossy Brochures.

It goes without saying that the photographs of your home have to be first class. Gone are the days (well nearly!) when Realtors would take photos on their phone with the toilet seat up, and all the clutter around. Standards are high and you will no doubt be competing with a similar home down the road, so it has to have the best shot. That goes for brochures to! If a potential buyer has looked at a lot of homes, let them have a glossy brochure to take away so they can remember what they liked about yours.

6) Property Repairs.

Make sure repairs & maintenance jobs are done before the home is listed. Such as ceiling stains, loose door handles and railings, painting touch ups. As a potential buyers walks through your home, they have your “list Price” in their mind. But as they walk around they are looking at “jobs” that need doing. Most buyers don’t mind “a project” to do, but not too many! Remember that a job that needs doing is not too expensive for a seller to do, but twice as expensive when the buyer is viewing it.

7) Negotiating with Buyers.

When an Offer comes in ensure you look at all offers and you are reasonable and negotiate in “good faith”. Be sensible when Home inspection comes back with issues that the seller should have sorted out. Price reduction may be necessary to close the deal if there are repair issues, such as roof repairs!

8) Showing Your Home

Preparing to show your home and allow us to take appointments can be stressful, but our policy is always “day before notice” especially with Rural bigger homes. So the trick is to always keep the home part ready to show, so you only have to do a quick tidy, especially if you are going to work. Curtains back – blinds open, make sure the home has lots of lights. If you are only out for the period of the showing- make sure you leave lights on in darker rooms.

9) Make Sure your Out And Remove Pets For Showings

Pets should be removed for all showings, maybe if you have a smaller dog, pop them in a cage in the garage. Some buyers won’t even enter a home if they know there is a dog around. . Buyers are put off property very quickly when pets are in the house. The Seller ideally should not be at home, people will discuss and stay longer if there is no one at home.

10) Make Sure There Are No Odours!

Especially cigarette smells, pet smells, spicy food smells and basement smells. If it is not the middle of winter- open the windows and let some air in. Those Plug-in air fresheners can to ok but nothing too heavy and not too many of them.

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