This directory lists Calgary's age-restricted 55+ buildings — complexes where at least one resident per unit must be 55 or older. It covers ownership condos, non-profit rentals, and supportive living options across all quadrants. Use it as a starting point; Kenton can help you narrow down which buildings suit your budget, lifestyle, and preferred neighbourhood.
Note on this list: Calgary has dozens of 55+ buildings. Not all are listed here — inventory changes and some smaller complexes aren't well-documented publicly. If you're looking for a specific area or building type that isn't listed, ask Kenton directly.
📍 Northwest Calgary
| Building | Neighbourhood | Type | Notes |
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Calvanna Village
Arbour Lake
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Arbour Lake | Ownership | Private lake access, clubhouse, fitness room, mountain views. One of the most sought-after 55+ ownership buildings in NW Calgary. |
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Sierras of Tuscany
Tuscany
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Tuscany | Ownership | Active 55+ community with social programming, fitness, and mountain views. Well-maintained complex in NW Calgary's Tuscany neighbourhood. |
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Varsity Villas
Varsity
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Varsity | Ownership | Established 55+ complex near Market Mall and Foothills Hospital. Popular for proximity to medical services and transit. |
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Citadel Village
Citadel
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Citadel | Ownership | Newer NW Calgary 55+ complex with covered parking and accessible design. Quiet community with strong condo board. |
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Silvera — Edgemont
Edgemont
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Edgemont | Rental | Non-profit affordable senior rental through Silvera for Seniors. Income-tested options available. |
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Silvera — North Haven / Beddington
North Haven
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North Haven | Rental | Non-profit affordable senior rental. Community dining, social programming. Silvera's NW presence. |
📍 Southwest Calgary
| Building | Neighbourhood | Type | Notes |
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Sanderson Ridge
Evergreen
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Evergreen | Luxury | Calgary's most amenity-rich 55+ complex: swimming pool, bowling alley, movie theatre, golf simulator, fitness centre, and organized social calendar. Near Fish Creek Park. |
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Sierras of Evergreen
Evergreen
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Evergreen | Ownership | Popular 55+ complex with clubhouse, fitness centre, and social activities. Strong resale history. Near Fish Creek Park trails. |
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Glamorgan Manor
Glamorgan
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Glamorgan | Ownership | Well-established 55+ condo complex in the inner SW. Accessible location near Glenmore Trail amenities, transit, and shopping. |
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Riviera Villas
Riverbend / SW
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SW Calgary | Ownership | Age-restricted villa-style units popular with downsizers seeking single-level living without a condo tower feel. |
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Palliser area 55+ complexes
Palliser / Pump Hill
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Palliser | Ownership | Several smaller age-restricted complexes in the established SW inner suburbs. Good access to Glenmore Reservoir and walkable amenities. |
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Silvera — SW Locations
Multiple SW
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Various SW | Rental | Non-profit affordable senior rentals across SW Calgary. Income-tested options. Silvera is the largest seniors housing non-profit in Calgary. |
📍 Southeast Calgary
| Building | Neighbourhood | Type | Notes |
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Westman Village
Mahogany
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Mahogany | Luxury | Calgary's flagship seniors community. Resort-style amenities including a 40,000 sq ft amenity building with pool, dining, healthcare, and over 200 activities. Premium ownership condos. |
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Odyssey by Westman Village
Mahogany
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Mahogany | Supportive Living | On-site supported and memory care at the Westman Village campus. Allows couples to remain close when one partner requires additional care. |
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The Aviemore
McKenzie Towne
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McKenzie Towne | Ownership | Active 55+ community with party room, woodworking shop, library, gym, and sauna. Strong condo board, well-maintained. Great value in SE Calgary. |
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Chaparral Valley Seniors
Chaparral
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Chaparral | Ownership | Age-restricted complex in SE Calgary's Chaparral community. Near Fish Creek Park and Macleod Trail amenities. |
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Copperfield area 55+ complexes
Copperfield
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Copperfield | Ownership | Several smaller age-restricted condo complexes in the newer SE communities. Accessible designs, lower price points, newer builds. |
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Silvera — SE Locations
Multiple SE
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Various SE | Rental | Non-profit affordable senior rentals across SE Calgary. Community programming, income-tested options for seniors on fixed incomes. |
📍 Northeast Calgary
| Building | Neighbourhood | Type | Notes |
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Silvera — NE Locations
Multiple NE
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Various NE | Rental | Silvera for Seniors operates several NE Calgary communities. Affordable non-profit rentals with community programming and income-tested options. |
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Abbeydale / Falconridge area
NE Calgary
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NE Calgary | Ownership | Smaller age-restricted complexes in established NE communities. Often more affordable entry points. Good for seniors with family connections in NE Calgary. |
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Temple / Marlborough area
NE Calgary
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NE Calgary | Ownership | Several 55+ complexes in NE Calgary's older established communities. Near transit and shopping amenities along 36th Street NE. |
🌎 City-Wide Operators
| Operator / Brand | Coverage | Type | Notes |
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Silvera for Seniors
20+ Calgary locations
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All quadrants | Rental | Calgary's largest non-profit seniors housing operator. Over 20 communities across the city offering affordable 55+ rentals. Income-tested options widely available. silvera.ca |
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Bethany Care Society
Multiple Calgary sites
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NW, NE, SE | Care | Faith-based operator offering long-term care, supportive living, and independent seniors housing across Calgary. bethanycare.com |
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Carewest
Multiple Calgary sites
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All quadrants | Care | AHS-affiliated long-term care and day programs. Not ownership/rental — publicly funded continuing care. carewest.ca |
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Chartwell Retirement Residences
Multiple Calgary sites
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NW, SW, SE | Rental | National operator with several Calgary locations. Independent and assisted living rental options. Not age-restricted ownership — monthly fees apply. chartwell.com |
Is this list complete? No — and that's intentional. Calgary has dozens of smaller 55+ condo complexes that don't have a public profile. If you're looking for something specific — a certain neighbourhood, a price range, a building with particular amenities — Kenton can run a targeted search through MLS and his own knowledge of the inventory. Just ask.
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