What’s happening On June 14, Cantiro Homes hosted a Sunlit Search Open House event where visitors were invited to experience the thoughtful design of their Family Flow 24 showhome in the community of Castlebrook. This showhome is a part of Cantiro’s Life Collection, which features homes that have been designed with people’s unique lifestyles at the centre of every decision. The event provided an opportunity for home buyers to envision life in Castlebrook — a mature, family-oriented community perfectly situated near 97th Street and the Anthony Henday. With Cantiro Homes in Castlebrook now 75 per cent sold out, this is the perfect time to secure a home in this established community. To learn more visit cantiro.ca

Get Your Festival Fix

Whether you’re in it for the rides, the entertainment, the food, or the fireworks, this summer’s events are serving up nonstop fun for families, friends, and everyone in between.

1. Edmonton International Street Performers Festival

From July 4 -13, TheInternational Street Performers Festival is set to take over Churchill Square! Featuring incredible local, national and international street performers, this vibrant event brings a variety of performances including comedy, music, and a variety of mesmerizing performances for attendees to experience.

2. Taste of Edmonton

Western Canada’slargest outdoor food festival is back from July 17-27! Satisfy your cravings and celebrate 41 years of indulging in Edmonton’s delicious restaurants and food trucks. It’s a festival of culinary delights and spectacular sips, paired with live music going on all day and night!

3. Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

From July 18 to 20, Edmonton’s Kinsmen Park becomes the ultimate comedy destination. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festivalfeatures a powerhouse mix of household names and fresh local acts, delivering non-stop laughs over three unforgettable nights.

4. K-Days

Experience Edmonton’s most anticipated summer festival from July 18 to 27 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds. You’ll find exciting attractions for all ages here – thrilling rides, live music, tasty Midway treats, and nightly fireworks that light up the summer sky (always a crowd favourite!).

+ Did you know?

The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is on until July 20 at the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park! Tickets and details at freewillshakespeare.com

Blatchford

On Saturday, June 21, the city’s most talked-about sustainable neighbourhood hosted their Blatchford Block Party, welcoming new home seekers, families, and curious Edmontonians for an afternoon of discovery. Visitors strolled through beautifully crafted showhomes by Encore Master Builder, Landmark Homes, StreetSide, and NX Build, each one offering a peek at what it means to live in a community designed for sustainability from the ground up. Think thoughtful architecture, high-efficiency features, and spaces that feel modern, functional, and connected. A guided community tour kicked off at 1 p.m., giving guests the inside scoop on what makes Blatchford tick – from energy-efficient systems to a neighbourhood layout that puts people first. In true block party fashion, there was great food and good vibes! Food trucks Drift and Love, Molly kept appetites satisfied, and the EPCOR “Glass of the Sask” water truck reminded everyone to hydrate. Live music from Lindsey Walker and Kootenay Pass added the perfect soundtrack to the day, while little ones enjoyed face painting and inflatable games. The Blatchford Block Party felt like a glimpse into what city living could be –more connected, more conscious, and a lot more fun! Learn more at blatchfordedmonton.ca

Élan in Beaumont

The community of Élan marked the arrival of summer with its Summer Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21 – featuring a lively afternoon that brought together families, friends, and future homeowners for a celebration of the season in the heart of Parc Réunis. Guests were encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the park’s open green spaces, and a live DJ kept the summer vibes going, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with community spirit and easygoing fun. At the center of the action was the festival passport challenge – a creative way to explore showhomes by Cantiro Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Homes by Avi, Hopewell Residential, and Sher-Bilt. Guests who collected a stamp from each home were entered into a draw for a Yeti ROADIE® cooler – the perfect summer companion!

There was plenty to enjoy for all ages, with face paintin, balloon art, crêpes and frozen treats from Yelo’d Ice Cream. The festival also gave visitors a chance to appreciate what makes Elan and Beaumont so unique. With its blend of Franco-Albertan charm and proximity to Edmonton, the community offers the best of convenient city living and small-town comforts. And right in the heart of it, Parc Réunis stands out with features like free community Wi-Fi, made possible through a partnership with TELUS – just one example of the thoughtful amenities designed to support connection and community.

Discover more about the community at myelan.ca