First kiss, first love, first car, first home. Life is full of milestones worth remembering, but for Kyle Moore and Jen Dale, their first home in the community of Wildflower is more than just a milestone. It’s also the place where their love blossomed.

Kyle and Jen are building their first home in the truly dynamic Airdrie community of Wildflower. The location is especially meaningful because Kyle proposed to Jen on the lot where their home would soon be built.

This milestone is also significant for Minto, Wildflower’s developer and exclusive builder, as Kyle and Jen are the company’s 1000th homeowners in the Calgary region.

The community they chose to be their home is not only winning hearts and minds of buyers like Kyle and Jen, but industry acclaim as well, as Wildflower won the 2025 Best New Community in CHBA’s National Awards for Housing Excellence.

It has been quite the milestone year for a community that only opened their first showhomes in the fall of 2023, and its horizon is filled with promise of more things to love.

Finding Wildflower

Kyle says it felt like they were destined to live in Wildflower. “We looked at a bunch of neighbourhoods around Calgary, but Wildflower just felt like ‘us.’ From the first walk-through of the showhomes, everything felt easy and welcoming,” Kyle says.

“We loved the idea of future amenities like the pool and the community hub, and being close to the airport works perfectly for Jen’s travel schedule. The tractor in the playground sealed the deal. With our rural backgrounds, it felt familiar… and we could already picture our nieces and nephews climbing all over it.”

Kyle is from Central Alberta and works there a lot of the time, Jen is from out east and her job involves plenty of travel as well, so Wildflower’s location just works for their needs. “It’s easy to get to the airport for Jen, and the QE II highway is right there for when I need to head north,” Kyle says. Wildflower’s tight-knit, true community feel made living here an easy decision for them.

“We also have friends here, and Airdrie has every amenity we need while still feeling friendly and community-focused,” Kyle says.

Love blossoms in Wildflower

Wildflower was also the backdrop for their love story. “We’re also in full wedding-planning mode for September 2026,” Jen says. “One of our favourite memories already tied to this neighbourhood is that Kyle proposed right at our house site last March – he completely surprised me.” That proposal marked the beginning of many cherished memories the couple now associates with Wildflower.

“Wildflower fits the way we live. It gives us a sense of community, keeps us close to both of our work worlds, and puts us near the mountains when we want a change of scenery. It’s also a great place for our big crew of nieces and nephews to visit, explore, and make memories with us,” Jen says.

“We’re excited to get to know our neighbours and settle into a place that feels welcoming,” Kyle adds. “We love the walking paths, the future pool, and the idea of being part of a neighbourhood that’s growing. Our nieces and nephews have already claimed the playground as ‘their spot,’ so we’re pretty sure our home will quickly become the family hangout.”

Amenities fuel growth

Wildflower is a vibrant, master-planned community in Airdrie, offering new homes for all stages of life. It represents the pinnacle of West Airdrie’s residential innovation, a community designed to be forward-thinking, both in community amenities and homes.

From its elevation at one of Airdrie’s highest points, residents have unparalleled panoramic views of both the city and surrounding mountains.

Homeowners at Wildflower will automatically become members of the Wildflower Homeowners Association (HOA), offering various exclusive benefits. The standout feature will be access to the impressive Hillside Hub amenity building, where a blend of recreation and relaxation focused amenities await.

The future Hillside Hub will include outdoor amenities including a swimming pool and private green spaces. Inside the building, homeowners will find convenient private meeting rooms, family-friendly changing rooms, and a rentable event space.

There will also be a spacious open-air sports court and comfortable seated lounging areas. During the winter, residents can enjoy skating on the ice rink, unwind in the year-round hot tub, or gather around the fire pit for cozy moments of community interaction.

A vision for the family

Wildflower opened its Presentation Centre this fall, which gives prospective buyers a centralized, immersive space to explore everything the award-winning community has to offer, from home types and architectural styles to future amenities and lifestyle programming. “It streamlines the experience for visitors, eliminating the need to visit multiple locations and allowing our sales team to provide a more personalized and informative journey,” says Minto’s Senior Marketing Manager, Anu Henke.

“What’s also exciting is how established the community already feels. With the first few phases now fully complete, Wildflower has a strong sense of place and neighbourliness. Residents are already enjoying a wide array of existing amenities, including pickleball and basketball courts, a bike pump track, a playground, and scenic walking trails. These features have helped foster an active, connected lifestyle from day one.”

A home for everyone

The wide range of homes that cater to all needs and budgets is a compelling attraction in Wildflower. It offers townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes, all expertly crafted to take advantage of the hilled terrain.

“Our diverse housing options are designed to accommodate individuals and families at various life stages, ensuring that Wildflower remains an inclusive community accessible to everyone,” Henke says.

Also now available are new Hillside Homes which Henke describes as a “fresh approach to front-drive homes” where garages are placed beneath the main living areas, allowing for enhanced sightlines, more windows, and outdoor spaces that maximize scenic views.

“Because Minto is both the developer and the builder, we’re able to carry one vision through the entire community,” she adds. “That creates a sense of harmony, from the homes to the streetscapes to the amenities, and gives our residents confidence that everything is designed to work together.”

She also points out that this also means buyers are supported every step of the way. “From the first visit to move-in day, they’re guided by one team that knows the community inside and out. That continuity builds trust and helps create a warm, welcoming experience that sets Wildflower apart.”

Wildflower is planned to include more that 2000 homes once complete. “We have walk-out homes, hillside homes, split-level homes, and extra-wide amenity lots,” Henke says. “This variety allows buyers to choose a home that fits both their lifestyle and budget.”

Go to mintowildflower.com for more information.