Fall in Calgary is a time to take out the cameras for that classic Instagram shot. The turning colours at Fish Creek Park, the cool, crisp sweater weather makes for a picture guaranteed to get the Insta double tap. But you know what else is worthy of a social media hit? The season’s new batch of showhomes, and this year builders are leaning on the aspirational qualities of the showhome to attract not just the likes but the buys.

Front front-drive garage, to laned homes, to duplex, townhomes and condos, there’s a showhome there to fit your lifestyle. Here are a few of recently opened showhomes that captured our fancy.

Crystal Creek Homes

The bungalow villa is hotter than ever and Crystal Creek Homes latest showhome south of Calgary shows just how hot it has become. Pine Creek in Heritage Pointe bungalow villa showhomes only opened last month and it has seen strong interest and demand.

“Each of our bungalow villas is crafted like a work of art, blending modern design with rustic, elegant charm,” says Crystal Creek Marketing Manager, Karla Takasaki. “Inside you’ll find expansive, light-filled interiors and thoughtfully designed floorplans with striking kitchens at the heart of the home.”

Pine Creek Villas will feature a total of 28 charming modern-farmhouse style villas with attached garages. Buyers can choose between two thoughtfully designed plans – The Magnolia at 2,551 sq. ft. and The Willow at 2,795 sq. ft. – each with a range of plan options to ensure your home suits your lifestyle. These villas combine charm, elegance, and practicality in one-level living. The showhome is now open at 510 Pine Creek Ridge in DeWinton, go to crystalcreekhomes.ca for more.

Excel Homes

Rangeview Springs had one of the most well-attended showhome launches this fall and Excel Homes’s Oxford showhome was one of the biggest stars. “We opened three new showhomes here and the Oxford is the largest of the three,” says Excel Homes Marketing Manager Kristina Plank.

The Oxford’s appeal is not just in its size but in the fantastic flexibility of its design. The front-attached garage home stands at 2,510 square-feet with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths and is perfect home for the growing family that needs pace to live, work and play, Plank says.

The Oxford’s main floor features a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, hobby space, or formal sitting area. At the heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen complete with built-in appliances and a generous walk-through pantry that connects directly to the mudroom and garage, perfect for effortless grocery drop-offs.

Upstairs, the impressive primary suite is a true private retreat, boasting a spa-inspired five-piece ensuite and a spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Thoughtfully separated from the three additional bedrooms, the layout offers privacy and comfort for the entire family.

The Oxford in Rangeview Springs starts from the high $700’s. “In general, our laned homes here start from the low $600’s and our front drive homes start from the low $700’s,” Plank says. Find the Oxford at 175 Mallard Heath SE or go to excelhomes.ca for more.

Logel Homes

If you really want to get the full length and breadth of what a condo lifestyle will look like, a Logel Homes development will surely give you more than an idea. “We usually have six or more show suites in any of our developments that range in style from studios, to one- and two-bedrooms, to the more luxurious three-bedroom corner units,” says Logel Homes Director of Sales and Marketing, Reilly LePage.

“In some cases, it’s the equivalent of over 8,000 square feet to explore and get inspired and our show suites are really ours; our suppliers, trades, and partners showroom.”

Take for example the recently opened show suites at their Waterside at Mahogany, the designs stem from everything from quiet, cool one=-bedroom models, to elaborate and elegant penthouse suites. It is the first condo development in this popular lakeside community in the southeast in ages. Its popularity stems from its location just steps away from the bustling Mahogany Village Market and Auburn Station Shopping centre, not to mention the effortless style of the show suites. Visit them at 1802 Mahogany Blvd. SE or got o logelhomes.com.

Partners Homes

Partners Homes loves innovation, and their latest duplex model looks at the possibilities and opportunities that a paired home can offer.

“In Keystone Creek, Partners Development Group is redefining what a duplex can be,” says Partners Director of Marketing, Ryan Hall. “Our newest showhome is a hybrid-style duplex that blends seamlessly into its single-family surroundings – designed with intention, versatility, and curb appeal in mind.”

This hybrid duplex showhome in Partners’ new northeast community of Keystone Creek consists of The Arthur (1,565 square-feet), which features a front-drive attached garage, and its twin, The Sophie (1,490 square-feet) is a laned model with rear parking. “It creates a unique streetscape that mimics the look and feel of a single-family home. It’s a design choice that enhances the overall aesthetic of the community and offers buyers two distinct living styles in one innovative build,” Hall says.

Both sides of this duplex are legal suite compatible, giving homeowners the option to add a secondary suite for rental income, multi-generational living, or extra space. It’s a smart investment opportunity that adds long-term value and flexibility. Both the Arthur and Sophie showhomes have developed basements to show their full potential.

Prices start from the mid $500s. Visit the showhome at 298 Keystone Creek Place NE or go tokeystonecreek.ca.

Trico Homes

2025 marked a milestone year at Trico for showhomes, as they opened more than a dozen new showhomes this fall. “We opened 17 front-drive and laned showhomes in six communities just this fall,” says Trico Homes Director of Marketing, Glenda Schwartz.

In the southeast, Trico opened 10 new models in Heartwood, Seton and Wolf Willow; four in the just-launched northeast community of Huxley; and three in Chestermere (a front-drive and a laned in Chelsea, and a front-drive model in nearby Dawson’s Landing).

The latest to open is The Springfield, featuring a triple-car garage, eight bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms in Dawson’s Landing, Chestermere. With three more bedrooms in the fully developed basement, it’s certainly puts to use the entirety of its 3,283 square-feet of living space.

“We’re thrilled to unveil The Springfield in Dawson’s Landing, Chestermere – Trico’s first-ever showhome of this model.” Schwartz says. “This home is incredibly impressive, with four bedrooms upstairs, one on the main floor, and three more in the fully developed basement. It’s the public’s first chance to experience this stunning new model, and it’s designed to impress at every turn.”

Multi-generational families particularly adore the model, and it’s a perfect fit for the latest phase in Dawson’s Landing with lots that back onto greenspace and storm ponds.

Visit the showhome at 337 Dawson Way, Chestermere, or go to tricohomes.com for more.