Downtown Calgary, arguably the most vibrant urban portion of Calgary, Alberta, is chalk full of advantages for new homebuyers. Take, for example, the fact that this city center is comprised of three large neighbourhoods and its subsidiary districts - the blueprint for most renowned North American metro areas - and yet, it is uniquely known for its relatively low population.

Best of all, those who commute to its commercial center have a convenient, affordable transport option: Calgary Transit's C-Train light rail system, which is free on certain routes. Taking all this into consideration, it appears that downtown Calgary is probably an ideal living option for those who appreciate a true metropolitan lifestyle, yet crave a lower level of chaos than other big cities tend to offer.  Central Calgary is a great place to make a new home purchase – especially if you enjoy big city condominium living. Fortunately, buyers have lots of options from which to choose; from the West End to the East Village, there are plenty of condos for sale in downtown Calgary. Two of our favorite selections follow:

First, Riverfront Pointe, a premium high rise of downtown Calgary condos for sale. Bordered by Riverfront Avenue with fantastic views of the Bow River, Riverfront Pointe is just a stone’s throw from Eau Claire market, bike/walking paths, and downtown Calgary nightlife. After a long day’s work, residents can unwind and meet with friends in the building’s private exercise room or lounge. Yes, a private lounge! Plus, residents have the advantage of maintenance-free homeownership – one of the most coveted benefits condominium purchases.

Of course, the same maintenance-free lifestyle is available to buyers at VIDA, a new urban condo complex near downtown Calgary’s urban core. Located in the community of Mt. Pleasant, a historic area that expertly combines the old with the new, VIDA has that laid-back atmosphere many seekers of downtown Calgary condos crave. Plus, these homes, built by Luxe, are attractive and modern – perfect for the Calgary condo homeowner who loves to entertain. For more information on these downtown Calgary condos for sale, please call (403) 226-6251 for Riverfront Pointe, or (403) 802-5822 for VIDA.