What’s new in Calgary in 2025

Calgary continues to attract newcomers and new home demand continues to surge. Homebuilders and land developers are keeping pace by launching new, exciting showhomes and communities in every sector of the city and beyond this year, and strengthen Calgary’s appeal as one of the best options to find an affordable new home. Here are some of what to look out for in the local new home market in 2025.

Apex Developments

Apex Developments has three popular communities currently in Calgary: Carrington South, Creekstone, and Silver Spruce.

Creekstone in the southwest will start selling its fourth and final phase this year, and the final opportunity to own a front-drive garage home here. “There are some really great lots backing on to the park,” says Development Coordinator, Michelle Wilken.

Silver Spruce will be introducing phase 3 with lots backing onto greenspace, and new duplex lots that sold out quick in the last phase.

Carrington South in the north is also approaching its seventh and final phase that will have duplex lots and lots backing onto park space.

“We are excited to share that we will be working on our newest southwest community in 2025, with lots available for 2026. This new community will feature the most amazing views of the city and situated in a very desirable part of SW Calgary,” she says. More information will be coming out in early 2025, she promises. Apexland.com for more information.

Brookfield Residential

Mary Aucoin, Senior Manager, Marketing Calgary Communities at Brookfield Residential says 2025 will be a big year, as they launch their new communities of Starling and Seton Ridge.

The renowned homebuilder and developer is trying something new by pre-selling their new northwest community of Starling in CrossIron Mills mall until June 2025. They will also open a new discovery centre for the southeast community of Seton Ridge in spring.

Rockland Park in the northwest will open the much-anticipated The Lodge HOA, which will feature their first outdoor hot tub and pool. Seton will also see a new HOA facility, and park, as well as a new showhome parade. Livingston will also open a new showhome parade.

“New phase releases in all of our communities throughout the year,” she says. “We will also have our 4th annual Brookfield Wal/Run in Rockland Park on June 22 this year,” Aucoin adds. Go to brookfieldresidential.com for updates.

Cedarglen Homes

Cedarglen Homes capped 2024 with the launch of several new showhomes in two vibrant new communities in the fall of 2024: Logan Landing in southeast Calgary and CreekView in southwest Calgary.

“Following these well-received launches, we eagerly anticipate partnering with the developers on some fantastic community events in the new year,” says Content Marketing Specialist, Janelle Jalali.

“Looking ahead to 2025, Cedarglen Homes will introduce numerous new showhomes across Calgary, including in Encore II West Grove Estates, Glacier Ridge, Belmont, Livingston, and Seton. We are committed to helping Calgarians find and personalize their dream homes and look forward to another successful year.” Go to cedarglenhomes.com for more.

Excel Homes

Excel Homes is poised to enter 2025 in a big way, as they make their debut in four new communities in Calgary, says Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank. These include Starling in NW Calgary, Lewisburg in the NE, Seton Ridge in the SE, and Princeton in Rocky View County.

In Starling, Excel will be offering front drive garage homes in this brand-new community where the city meets the sky.

While in Lewisburg, they have front drive garage and duplex homes. “Lewisburg, this brand new, 100-acre master planned community in Northeast Calgary designed to be greener, more complete, scaled to pedestrians and inclusive to everyone at all stages of life with a mix of housing diversity,” Plank says.

Seton Ridge is Calgary’s newest urban hub that sits directly South of Seton and overlooks the Bow River Valley. “We will be offering front drive garage and duplex homes in this beautiful new community,” she adds.

Princeton is in rocky View County just to the east, midway between Calgary and Chestermere. “This brand-new community ioffers great accessibility and is just south of the TransCanada Highway and west of Garden Road. We will be offering front drive garage homes in Princeton.”

Additionally, Excel will have brand new show homes slated to open in fall of 2025 in our best-selling NW community of Livingston, as well as brand new show homes coming to SE Calgary in Rangeview, which had recently won as best new community of the year. Go to excelhomes.ca for more.

Jayman BUILT

After a year of sweeping local, provincial and national awards, Jayman BUILT is intent on growing even more in 2025. But they are not resting on their laurels as they have been busy introducing new models to the region over the last few months.

“In Calgary, we’re building on the Jayman brand that’s been shaped by listening to our customers and delivering what matters most to them. Next year, we’re launching Nostalgia Townlet, a new master-planned community with incredible never seen before home designs and amazing amenities you won’t find anywhere else in Alberta,” says Jayman BUILT COO Dave Hooge.

Buyers are particularly excited about Jayman’s newest multi-family development: Magna. This newly released concrete condo towers in the dynamic community of University District, will have stunning water features, European-inspired kitchens and the highest level of luxury interior finishings that Jayman has ever offered.

New single-family showhomes were also opened in Ambleton and Glacier Ridge in the northwest and Mahogany, Legacy and Belmont in South Calgary.

Find out more at jayman.com.

Morrison Homes

The multi-awarded new home builder is unveiling two new sets of showhomes in the southwest community of Sirocco at Pine Creek in February - semi-attached front garage homes and elegant bungalow villas.

“These are thoughtfully designed with premium finishes and exceptional layouts that offer a lifestyle upgrade like no other,” says Marketing Manager Max Conrad.

“Also coming in February, our Lynnwood Estate showhome debuts in the serene and picturesque southeast community of Legacy. This showhome promises to be a masterpiece, capturing hearts with its unmatched design and charm.”

That’s not all, as Morrison Homes’ Duplex and Front Garage homes will be available for pre-sale in Seton Ridge, one of SE Calgary’s most sought-after new communities. “It’s your chance to own in a vibrant, emerging neighborhood!” he adds. Find out more at morrisonhomes.ca.

Qualico Communities

Qualico Communities is just developing three brand-new communities that were introduced last year, says Emily Smith, Director, Marketing & Customer Care.

“We will start promotion of Ambleridge, the sister community to our popular Ambleton community in NW Calgary. We anticipate the Grand Opening of this community to happen in Spring 2026.”

She says Bridgeport in Chestermere is now starting to sell with a couple of builders, and Qualico anticipates the Grand Opening of the community to happen in late Summer 2025.

While Vantage Rise in Airdrie will also start promotion and presales before the end of 2025, with the Grand Opening of the community to happen in Spring 2026.

Furthermore, Qualico will have new semi-estate showhomes in Dawson’s Landing, Chestermere, which will feature the first lots backing on to the amazing new Eco Park. “We will also have new showhomes opening in the very popular community of Vermilion Hill in SW Calgary in late Spring 2025,” she says.

“Harmony in Rocky View County, which we are partnered on with Bordeaux Developments will also have three grand openings in 2025, including our new smaller starter product, move up front garage product, semi-estate front garage product, and estate homes.” Qualicocommunitiescalgary.com will have more information.

Rohit Communities

Rohit Communities is coming in strong in Calgary in 2025 with a couple of exciting developments. First is Heartland in Cochrane, Rohit Communities is adding 50 new single-family lots, a multi-family site, and a new showhome parade opening Spring 2025. “We’ll have enhanced community spaces with landscaping, a new playground, and dog park,” says Division Marketing Manager, Daisy Lieu. “ A brand-new entry feature has been added along Highway 1A and Heartland Blvd.

While in Heartwood (SE Calgary), home construction activity has started as of December 2024, and on track to officially launch Rohit’s first Calgary community in Spring 2025.“The development will offer diverse housing options including Urban Timber, Nordic, and Alpine Stone architecturally inspired townhomes, duplexes, rear-laned homes, zero lot homes, and front garage homes. Community amenities like the playground, park, and pond will be completed prior to the community’s opening, ensuring a welcoming developed neighborhood from the start. Go to heartlandcochrane.ca and heartwoodcalgary.com for more.

Rohit Homes

“At Rohit Homes, we’re thrilled for what 2025 has in store,” says Senior Regional Marketing Coordinator, Stuart Wen. “We’ll be launching sales in four new communities: Heartwood, Belvedere, Sage Hill, and Tillotson in Okotoks. These new additions will complement the nine communities where we are already building across Calgary, Cochrane, and Airdrie.”

Every Rohit Home is finished in one of three artfully crafted and distinct interiors curated exclusively for Rohit Homes by internationally acclaimed designer Louis Duncan-He. Winner of 2024 Western Living Design 25 Awards, featured on HGTV and in magazines including Style at Home, Canadian House & Home, Architectural Digest, and more, Duncan-He is one of Canada’s most sought-after designers – making him the perfect partner to elevate Rohit’s homes. Rohithomes.com for more.

Trico Homes

Trico Homes is poised for a dynamic 2025, with plans to build in 27 communities across Calgary and the surrounding areas. This includes seven exciting new developments: Bridgeport in Chestermere, Harmony in Springbank, Huxley in Northeast Calgary, Heartwood and Creekview in Southeast Calgary, and Verona North Townhomes in Northwest Calgary.

“In addition, we are thrilled to announce the release of Phase 2 of the West83 Townhomes, alongside the debut of our highly anticipated estate and bungalow villa homesites in Brawn Landing, Southwest Calgary,” says Director of Marketing, Glenda Schwartz.

“Showhomes will take center stage in 2025, with an unprecedented portfolio featuring 26 single-family homes and 6 multi-family homes—our largest collection to date,” she adds.Tricohomes.com will have more information.