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Britannia - Calgary

Situated on south west Calgary, Britannia, which runs along the east bank of the Elbow River, is the richest district of the city and offers a stunning view on the River valley and on the majestic Canadian Rockies. From the beginning, the neighbourhood was designed to be an upscale community. Nowadays, the prestigious district is still home to the wealthiest population of Calgary. Britannia provides a landmark collection of some of the best examples of mid-century modern architecture in the city and is home to some of the most expensive mansions as the majority of them has been designed by renowned architects. Its remarkable attractiveness makes Britannia one of the best places to live in Calgary.

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Surface type (Av.): m2
Min price (Av.): $0
Med price (Av.): $2,280,000
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Market overview

Calgary is welcoming more and more foreign investors who are looking for luxury properties. The most sought-after ones are the houses of more than $1.5 million. This new attractiveness galvanizes the economy of the city and the luxury real estate market is rising, year after year. This phenomenon can be explained thanks to low mortgage rates and a high demand of wealthy foreign buyers who consider Canada as a secure and stable country to invest in.

Low Season
Oct 01 - Apr 30

The period from October to April is the coldest one and is characterized by a lot of snow. January and February are the coldest months of the year. However, Calgary is worth visiting in winter. If you do not fear cold temperatures, you will discover a magic city. During this period, prices are cheaper and there are fewer tourists to admire this stunning city.

High Season
May 01 - Sep 30

From May to September, this is the rainy period but the weather is pleasant. It also corresponds to the tourist season. It is characterized by pedestrian markets and numerous cultural activities and international events and shows. It is the a nice compromise to visit Calgary as the weather is enjoyable, prices are affordable and there are few tourists.

Peak Season
Jul 01 - Aug 31

In July and August, Calgary welcomes a horde of tourists who come admiring the city and attend its countless events. Therefore, prices are more expensive but the city is very dynamic. During this period, the weather is the most pleasant one with nice temperatures and sunny days.

Stampede Rodeo

With the Calgary Tower, the Saddlehome is the other symbol of the city. This cowboy hat-shape stadium hosts the famous Stampede Rodeo, the largest outdoor show in the world which takes place every year in July. During ten days, you will admire the best international rodeo riders, exceptional exhibitions, amazing parades, live concerts and shows as well as a massive festival. With more than one million visitors every summer, this major event is a must-see attraction while visiting Calgary and one of the largest festival in Canada. The whole identity of Calgary is linked with Stampede: the city is nicknamed "Stampede City" or even "Cowtown" and the Canadian football league club is known as "Stampeders". Experience the events and customs from West Canada with barbecues, pancake breakfasts and cowboys everywhere.

Smithbilt Hats

On the south east bank of the Bow River, in the Inglewood district is the Smithbilt Hats, which is one of the most mythical shops in the city. It creates the white cowboy hats that the city offers to any distinguished guest, such as Prince William and Kate Middleton, or even the Dalai Lama. The shop is really small but hats are expensive due to to their remarkable quality.

Heritage Park Historical Village

The Heritage Park Historical Village is an historic park in Calgary, open from May to October -even if the Gasoline Alley museum is open throughout the year. Situated on the southwestern part of the city, the park provides 51 hectares of land and would be the largest Canadian modern history museum and a very popular attraction. The area gathers numerous historic buildings and some of them have been brought to other places in Canada to exhibit them whereas others have been reproduced. The exhibitions displayed in the park present the Canadian history from the 1860s to the 1950s. With more than 180 attractions, you will experience a unique visit: move in the park in a working steam-powered locomotive, test historic carousels, get on a horse-drawn wagon or even discover an Aboriginal settlement.

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