East Village: Quick Facts

• Developed by the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation
• Host to more than 3,500 condo units upon full completion
• Will have a population of 11,500 residents upon full completion
• Highly walkable location adjacent to the downtown business core
• Home to the National Music Centre, ALT Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn

East Village Location

Located directly east of the downtown business core, East Village condos for sale in Calgary are ideal for urban professionals who want to live, work, and play in the City Centre. Workers can easily reach the office within a short walk and enjoy access to the +15 Network through the Harry Hays Building, which is perfect for the wintertime.

The nearby Centre Street C-Train Station provides residents with convenient access to the rest of the city and the rest of downtown within the free LRT fare zone. Residents enjoy easy access to the Bow River and its network of parks and pathways. Walk across the George C. King Bridge to St. Patrick’s Island and enjoy 31 acres of green space which features wading pools, a tobogganing hill with city views, multiple children’s playgrounds, and nature walks along the river. There’s also a riverside loading area for tubers getting on and off the river in the summer and an amphitheatre on the east side of the island across from the Calgary Zoo.

Condos for sale in East Village also offer walkability to the Stampede Grounds and Beltline to the south. Calgary’s new event centre, Scotia Place, features a new Flames hockey rink, indoor plazas, four restaurants, and food hall. So, if you enjoy living a walkable lifestyle, an East Village property might be a perfect fit; easily reach many destinations in a mater of minutes:

• Less than a 5-minute walk to the downtown business core
• Less than a 5-minute walk to the Bow River
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the Flames arena and Stampede Grounds
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the vibrant Inglewood District
• About a 15-minute walk to Eau Claire and Prince’s Island Park

East Village Amenities

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of East Village real estate is the nearby amenities, which include everything from recreation to shopping to green spaces and more! Residents can find almost everything they need close to home, with many restaurants, retail shops, and professional services located in the ground-level of almost all East Village condos in the area.

At the base of Arris condos, for example, the main tenants include a Real Canadian Superstore, TD Bank, Scotiabank, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Other amenities include:

RiverWalk: the Bow River pathway system which leads to the gated dog park, music pavilion, and open park space near Fort Calgary

RiverWalk Plaza: host to Sidewalk Citizen Bakery, Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters, and John & Connie’s Rooftop (formerly Charbar) overlooking the Bow River

M2 Building: with Bow Cycle workshop and retail store, perfect for all the bikers in the summer to stop in and maintain their gear

Hotels: multiple hotels including the Hilton Garden Inn, ALT Hotel, and the historically charming St. Louis Hotel

Studio Bell: home of the National Music Centre and also King Eddy, a historic hotel now a music-centric tavern with food and drink

Calgary Central Library: an architectural masterpiece featuring children’s spaces, meeting rooms, computers and printers, study rooms, and thousands of books to read

Streetside: many amenities including Good Earth Coffee, Parlour Ice Cream, Chix Eggshop, Barber Culture, RAW Japanese, and several other restaurants and services

Designated Schools

Families looking to buy East Village real estate will be happy to know the community’s designated schools are located nearby, including:

• Ramsay Elementary School – Public – Regular – (K-6)
• Mount Royal Junior High School – Public – Regular (7-9)
• Western Canada High School – Public – Regular (10-12), French Immersion (10-12)
• Monica – Catholic – (K-9)
• Mary’s – Catholic (10-12)

To learn more about Downtown East Village’s schools nearby, please visit:

• Designated Public Schools: Calgary Board of Education
• Designated Catholic Schools: Calgary Catholic School District

East Village Developer

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), established in 2007, leads the revitalization of Calgary's Rivers District - a 504-acre area including East Village and East Victoria Park (now The C+E District). Initially transforming East Village into a premier neighbourhood, CMLC expanded its scope in 2017 and again in 2025 to include transit-oriented mixed-use development projects across Calgary.

CMLC’s flagship achievements include the 240,000-square-foot Central Library, The Bounce Games Park, and strategic investments totaling $396 million, attracting over $3 billion in private sector development to the East Village area.

Why Choose East Village in Calgary?

#1 - Diversity of Real Estate

Of the thousands of townhomes and condos for sale in East Village, most are newer construction with completion dates after 2012. Today, there are many new and resale purchasing opportunities in the area at the following developments:

• Arris by Embassy Bosa
• Evolution by Embassy Bosa
• FIRST by FRAM+Slokker
• INK by Battistella
• Verve by FRAM+Slokker
• N3 by Knightsbridge
• Riverfront Pointe by Carlisle Group
• Orange Lofts by Battistella

With so many projects to choose from, there's a condo in East Village that can fit nearly any buyer's wants, needs and lifestyle!

#2 – Revitalized St. Patrick’s Island

St. Patrick’s Island, a revitalized outdoor recreational gem, is much like our beloved Prince’s Island Park across from Eau Claire. A stylish bridge connects the Bow River pathways on Memorial Drive (north) and RiverWalk (south) to the island, where visitors can enjoy a full list of new amenities including an outdoor amphitheatre, picnic groves, a river raft launch area, and paved pathways.

Easily access the Calgary Zoo from the east side of St. Patrick’s Island. At the same time, the west connects to downtown’s RiverWalk pathways extending south along the Elbow River, west to the Kensington District, and east to Inglewood.

#3 – Ultimate Master Plan

CMLC has carefully articulated every last detail in the master plan to create a unique East Village community. Its amenities have been strategically placed to maximize convenience for residents, such as the urban Superstore on top of the Arris condos platform that allows locals to grab fresh food and drink at a whim.

East Village condos all have street-level amenities, giving the neighbourhood a Vancouver-like vibe with vibrant and eclectic streetscapes a short walk from the river and downtown business core.

#4 - In-Community Amenities

East Village real estate is in no short supply of day-to-day restaurants, shops, and services, all reachable within a few short minutes of walking from your condo tower’s front door.

Live just moments away from places like the National Music Centre, New Central Public Library and St. Patrick’s Island. These outstanding developments have played a key role in East Village’s revitalization, as well as:

• Shopping Centre: 188,000 square foot retail centre at Arris Platform including a 30,000 square foot Loblaws City Market
• Hotels: 315 room Hilton Hotel and 155 room Alt Hotel by Le Germain
• Simmons Building: Charbar / Sebastians Coffee Roasters / Sidewalk Citizen

#5 - Live a Walkable Lifestyle

The walkability offered by East Village condos in Calgary may be the best in the city. The CMLC® has masterfully designed the neighbourhood to include strategically placed retail shops and services along its streetscapes, increasing its vibrancy and functionality as a walkable area.

RiverWalk makes it easy to reach the Beltline and Stampede Grounds, as well as St. Patrick's Island, Prince's Island Park, Chinatown, and Eau Claire Market, the last of which is also undergoing its own redevelopment.

Many condos in East Village are just a block or two away from the C-Train Terminal, which goes west into the downtown commercial core through a free-fare zone. This is ideal for downtown workers who won't have to pay for a monthly transit pass to get to and from work. Also see Calgaryism's Top 5 RiverWalk Destinations.

East Village Condo Specialists

Browsing East Village properties in Calgary or thinking about selling your current unit in the area? Our team of experienced condo specialists and Realtors® have helped people buy and sell condominiums in Calgary's East Village over the past several years and would the opportunity to discuss your real estate goals!

Contact Cody, Jordan and the Calgaryism Real Estate Team at 403-519-0495 if you have questions or would like us to set up a showing for you! Get a Free Property Valuation for your East Village condo in Calgary today!

We are looking forward to helping you accomplish your real estate goals!

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