CFB Currie has won several awards, including the Congress for the New Urbanism's Charter Award of Merit for urban design and community building​. Homes for sale in CFB Currie feature a mix of historical military buildings, modern single-family homes, stylish townhouses, and designer condos, all integrated with parks and heritage sites​. The area boasts a blend of historical charm and contemporary living, offering a mix of restored heritage buildings and new construction. Residents enjoy the community’s walkability, with plenty of green spaces, parks, and pathways. CFB Currie provides easy access to downtown Calgary and major transportation routes, making commuting convenient. The community features amenities such as the Military Museums, local shops, and cafes. Explore CFB Currie real estate options and contact The Group at RE/MAX First for all your Calgary real estate needs!
CFB Currie Homes for Sale
Almost 50% of the homes for sale in Currie Barracks are single-detached houses. Row houses and apartments (less than five storeys) make up the rest of the houses in this neighbourhood. Most of the homes here were constructed very recently. So homes here are relatively new, modern, and fitted with the latest fixtures and amenities.
CFB Currie, located in southwest Calgary, is a unique community with a rich military history, now transformed into a modern urban village. CFB Currie homes for sale include single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, with architectural styles ranging from traditional to modern. Ready to make CFB Currie your home? Contact The Group at RE/MAX First today for expert assistance with CFB Currie real estate. Let us help you find the perfect home in this unique and historic community.
Currie Barracks Real Estate
Currie Barracks is a trendy Calgary neighbourhood with quiet, village-like living.
Welcome to Currie Barracks, sometimes known as Currie – a prestigious southwest community built on lands that once belonged to the Canadian Forces Base, CFB Calgary. What was once a military base is now a mix of homes, recreation, office buildings, and shopping. The community is built on sustainable community design and innovative growth principles. This neighborhood has access to many amenities, heritage buildings, beautiful landscapes, monuments, and even a European-inspired ‘high street’. The community is just a 5-minute drive from the Marda Loop shopping centre.
Houses are elegant, modern, tastefully designed, and fitted with amazing amenities.
Currie Barracks is located just 10 minutes south of Downtown Calgary and is bordered by Rutland Park, Lincoln Park, Garrison Woods, and Richmond.
Currie Barracks REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Currie Barracks with this video walkthrough of the neighbourhood. Learn about the community before you start looking at homes and make notes of what's important to you.
Calgary Real Estate Quadrant: SouthWest Calgary
Similar neighboring communities of Rutland Park, Glamorgan and Glenbrook.
Community Established 1945
The Calgary Farmer’s market in the Currie Barracks, Garrison Woods and Marda Loop’s newly revitalized district and it’s close proximity to downtown Calgary certainly add much of the value found for the homeowners in the community of CFB Currie. Calgary real estate in this area consists primarily of rental properties, entry level housing and apartments.
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Contact UsAmenities in Currie Barracks — Live, Work, & Play
Disk Golf —
Currie Reservoir DGC: The premier spot in the city for disc golf, located along the neighborhood's northern border. The course has 21 holes and is used all year round as it is walkable. The course is challenging for advanced and intermediate players. It’s also a creative course, with some very innovative and well-placed obstacles.
Parks —
Currie Barracks is known for its fantastic parks in and around the area. Children and adults alike can enjoy the parks and their amenities. Some lovely parks in the area include:
Currie Bark Park: A fantastic 1600 square meter off-leash fenced park for your fur babies. The park is artificially turfed and has several dog agility features.
Alexandria Park: A lovely family park with a lot of free parking. This is a beautiful place to relax with the entire family.
Airport Playground on Trasimene Crescent SW: A fun place to spend with the family with baby swings, spinning seated-go-round, and slides for toddlers.
Valour Park: A beautifully-landscaped historic community park where you can walk your dog and allow your children to ride their bikes, and also learn about the country’s military.
Shopping —
Residents of Currie Barracks have a wide range of shopping destinations in and around the neighbourhood.
Marda Loop BIA: One of Calgary’s most popular shopping destinations with over 150 shops, restaurants, and businesses is less than three kilometers from Currie Barracks.
Westbrook Mall: Westbrook Mall is about three kilometers north of Currie Barracks with its very own Safeway and Walmart. The Westbrook station is just opposite the mall, making it very easy for residents who prefer to catch the C-train to do their shopping. The mall has over 70 shops and services, a play park, and a food court.
Fitness —
Barracks Fitness: located on Battleford Avenue SW, the gym offers competitive workouts for all body types and excellent coaching from knowledgeable coaches.
Smash Conditioning: This personal trainer on Flanders Avenue SW offers a variety of workouts that have a mix of strength training and agility drills.
Athletica Gymnastics: An excellent gymnasium for children, friendly staff, excellent coaches, and an immaculate and well-kept area.
Restaurants and Bars —
Currie Barracks has a few excellent restaurants within the community. These include Officers Pub, Flanders Fine Foods, Wild Rose Brewery.
Residents of Currie Barracks have a wide assortment of restaurants and bars just outside of the community, ranging from cafes to takeaways and Mexican to Japanese cuisine.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Currie Barracks?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Currie Barracks is a trendy neighbourhood with quiet, village-like living. A mix of old military buildings and new urban homes make up this quiet neighbourhood. The community attracts upwardly mobile professionals looking for a community-based living. Young and affluent families make up most of the population, as do older wealthy people with disposable incomes.
Avenue Magazine Calgary ranks the city’s neighbourhoods every year based on various parameters such as walk score, transit score, recreation facilities, restaurants, and more. Avenue Magazine has not ranked Currie Barracks as this is a new neighbourhood, and there is not enough statistical data to properly compare it with the more established Calgary neighbourhoods.
Interesting Facts about Currie Barracks
Schools In or Near Currie Barracks
Numerous public, catholic, and private schools serve children of the community. Bishop Carrol High School, Mountain View Academy, and Clear Water Academy are within the community. Here is a list of assigned schools around Currie Barracks.
Public Schools
- Killarney School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glamorgan School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle)
- Glenbrook School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glenmeadows School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- École de la Source (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High, Pre-Kindergarten)
- A.E. Cross School (Middle, High)
- Central Memorial High School (High)
- Langevin School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
Catholic Schools
- École Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- Holy Name French Immersion School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- St. James School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Margaret School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Mary’s High School (High)
Private Schools
- Banbury Crossroads School
- Maria Montessori Education Centre
Demographics
Currie Barracks has grown from less than 800 people in 2016 to just over 1,100 today. Over 70% of the people are aged between 15 and 64 years. The community has a large population of children (21%) aged between 0 and 14 years. There are a little less than 300 private households in the community.
Canadian citizens make up about 90% of the population, while the rest are non-Canadian citizens. Homeowners occupy over 80% of the private households, while the rest are rented out.
Developer/builder/history
Currie Barracks (CFB Calgary) was set up after World War I and named after the recently deceased General Sir Arthur William Currie, Commander, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Western Front. During World War II, the area served as an army training centre. CFB Calgary was closed in 1998 and offered the city a rare opportunity to experience a comprehensive redevelopment and land use planning strategy.
The upscale south Calgary community of Currie Barracks is master-planned by Canada Lands Co.
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Contact UsFAQs about Currie Barracks Real Estate and Neighborhood
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What’s the best nearby restaurant?
Wild Rose Brewery on Quesnay Wood Drive SW is a must-try. This is a funky microbrewery taproom located in an old airplane hangar. The restaurant offers creative pub eats and entertainment, and the restaurant is LGBTQ+ friendly. If you are looking for fantastic food, excellent service, and a great selection of drinks, this is the place to head to.
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Are there any cultural amenities nearby?
The Military Museum is the largest tri-service museum in Western Canada, and it is also the country’s second-largest military museum is located a short drive away just off Crowchild Trail SW.
Heritage Park Historical Village – Canada’s second-largest living history museum is less than seven kilometers from the Currie Barracks (about a 10-minute drive). The village is spread over 127 acres of lush parkland and has over 200 exhibits and attractions and a lot to offer history buffs.
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Which is the best place to go shopping?
Marda Loop BIA, centered on 33rd Avenue and 34th Avenue SW, is the best place for shopping. The area has over 150 trendy boutiques, shops, and restaurants. The area is walkable and is one of Calgary’s most popular outdoor shopping venues.
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Which is the closest hospital?
Rockyview General Hospital is less than 4 kilometers from Currie Barracks. It is a full-fledged hospital with every possible facility serving over 220,000 people every year.
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Will I feel safe here? What is the crime like in the neighbourhood?
Currie Barracks has a total crime rate of 60% lower than the Calgary average. Violent crimes are 69% less than the national average, and property crimes are 57% lower than the national average.