401, 128 WATERFRONT COURT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,860,000
Be The First To Live In This Spectacular Subthouse Located In Prestigeous Eau Claire. Enjoy Endless Views Of The River, Mountains, And Downtown Skyline. This Massive Sun\bthouse Has Half The Entire 4rth Floor With Over 1920sq Ft Of Living Space And Boasts Over 500 Sq Ft ... Read More »
401, 128 Waterfront Court Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,922 Square FT
MLS® #A1232067
1021, 222 RIVERFRONT AVENUE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$624,900
Wow! This Stunning Contemporary Condominium Has Over 1101 Sq Ft Of Total Living Space Located In The Outstanding Waterfront Tower Ii Building In A Premium Northwest Facing Corner Suite Location Overlooking The Scenic Treetop Views Of Princess Island Park, Mountains, The B... Read More »
1021, 222 Riverfront Avenue Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,101 Square FT
MLS® #A2029298
23 WATERFRONT MEWS SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$549,900
Luxury Townhome Right Along The River. Quiet Yet Central, This Open Concept Layout With Rich Espresso Hardwood Flooring In The Main Living Area Features A Cozy Gas Fireplace + Large Windows. Spacious Dining Room And Gourmet Kitchen Features A Large Island With Eating Bar ... Read More »
23 Waterfront Mews Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,315 Square FT
MLS® #A2013133
403, 108 2 STREET SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$399,999
Luxury Open Concept Condo Located Next To The Bow River And Eau Claire! One Bedroom With Den And 1 Bathroom. This Is A West Facing Unit That Offers Lots Of Natural Sunlight During The Day From The Floor To Ceiling Windows. Laminate And Tile Flooring Throughout. This U... Read More »
403, 108 2 Street Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 605 Square FT
MLS® #A2021517
444, 222 RIVERFRONT AVENUE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$399,900
Experience Exceptional Upscale Living At The Waterfront In This Beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, South-facing Condo. Designed With Functionality In Mind, This Modern, Stylish Home Maximizes Every Inch Of Space To Create The Ultimate Living Experience That Feels Like Doubl... Read More »
444, 222 Riverfront Avenue Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 737 Square FT
MLS® #A2033774
611, 108 WATERFRONT COURT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$399,900
Stunning Luxury Condo In Watefront Parkside. Expansive Floor-to-ceiling Windows Allow An Abundance Of Natural Light. This One Bedroom Suite Features An Open Concept Floor Plan, In-suite Laundry, Wide-plank Floorings, Beautiful Quartz Counter-tops In The Kitchen, Sleek Whi... Read More »
611, 108 Waterfront Court Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 543 Square FT
MLS® #A2028982
1924, 222 RIVERFRONT AVENUE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$362,900
Welcome To The Prestigious Waterfront Condo In The Heart Of Downtown! This Upscale Complex Offers Over 6000 Sq.ft. State Of The Art Amenities Including Concierge Service, Fitness Facilities, Indoor Whirlpool, Sauna, Movie Theatre, Private Owners Social Lounge, Outdoor Gar... Read More »
1924, 222 Riverfront Avenue Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 534 Square FT
MLS® #A2030701
1101, 108 WATERFRONT COURT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$359,900
Welcome To Your New Home In The Heart Of Calgary's Bustling Chinatown District! This Stunning Eleventh Floor Condominium In The Prestigious Waterfront Parkside Building Offers The Ultimate Urban Living Experience. Step Inside And Be Greeted By An Abundance Of Natural Ligh... Read More »
1101, 108 Waterfront Court Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 547 Square FT
MLS® #A2034580
607, 205 RIVERFRONT AVENUE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$325,000
205 Riverfront Is A Premiere Downtown Complex! Quiet With Floor To Ceiling Windows Showcasing The Pristine View Of The Bow River And City Land To The East (designated As A Pet Friendly Park). So Many Upgrades In This One Bedroom & Den Sunny And Bright Unit - Beautifully... Read More »
607, 205 Riverfront Avenue Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 785 Square FT
MLS® #A2015322
138, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$309,000
Downtown Retail Condo Unit For Sale With Well-established Clothing Business. Same Owner Had Been In Business For A Decade Retail Traffic Generated 7 Days A Week And Features Elevators Access From The Underground Parking Facility And Several Street Levels Entrances At Grou... Read More »
103, 108 WATERFRONT COURT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$308,000
Welcome Waterfront Parkside! This Luxurious 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo Is Located In The Heart Of Eau Claire; One Of Calgary's Most Sought-after Neighbourhoods. With Its Prime Downtown Location, This Fully Equipped Condo Is A Dream Come True For Anyone Looking For Upscal... Read More »
103, 108 Waterfront Court Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 469 Square FT
MLS® #A2023038
704, 108 WATERFRONT COURT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$292,898
Experience Inner-city Condo Living In Luxury. Excellent Location Downtown For Returning Back To The Office. This 1br Junior Suite Is On The 7th Floor At Waterfront Parkside Southwest Tower. It Is Located Along The Bow River, At The Foot Of Prince’s Island Park In Downtown... Read More »
704, 108 Waterfront Court Sw
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 425 Square FT
MLS® #A2029107
159, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$239,000
Location! Location! Location! A Rare Opportunity To Own This Store On The Main Floor In Dragon City Mall In Chinatown. High Traffic Location On The Main Floor! We Currently Have A Long Term Tenant Operating A Pharmacy At This Unit. This Well Established Mall Is Located I... Read More »
159, 328 Centre Street Se
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 453 Square FT
MLS® #C4302687
142, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$228,000
(seller Retiring: Motivated - Will Consider Any Reasonable Offer) Price Includes The Real Estate (a Main Floor Retail Condo Unit), Equipment / Tenant Improvements & Business Name . [business Lease Option Available Without Turnkey Money: Ask For Details] Be Your Own Boss... Read More »
267 & 271, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$219,800
Extremely Rare!! Downtown Retail Property (2 Titled Units) For Sale At One Low Price, With Free Well Established Business( Beauty Salon, Massage, Health Related Products Etc.), Equipment And Furniture. There're Currently 3 Treatment Rooms With Sinks/vanities And Big Ou... Read More »
218, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$130,000
Excellent Location Busy Street At The Heart Of Chinatown Retail And Office Space. Read More »
282, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$119,900
Buy Your Own Retail Unit In Downtown Today! This 235 Sqft Condo Retail Unit Is For Sale At A Great Price . This Unit Is Located On The Upper Floor And Is Visible From The Escalator And Stairs . Great Location For Customers .healthy Reserve Fund And Low Condo Fees. Dragon... Read More »
266, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$119,900
Looking For A Chance To Buy Your Own Retail Unit In Downtown ,dragon City Mall ?great Location For This Unit On The Upper Floor With Big Window Facing North Of Dragon City Mall. 275sqft Unit For Sale ,healthy Reserve Fund And Low Condo Fees. Dragon City Mall Has A Elev... Read More »
250, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$99,000
Excellent Location Busy Street At The Heart Of Chinatown Retail Space. Read More »
250, 328 Centre Street Se
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 325 Square FT
MLS® #C4287745
701, 116 3 AVENUE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$93,000
Price Reduced!!! This One Bedroom Condo Apartment Is Located At The Center Of Chinatown. Steps Away From Prince Island, Close To Many Restaurants Malls, Public Transportation. Nice View Of The Bow River From Your Own Balcony At The 7th Floor. With The Lowest Price At The... Read More »
701, 116 3 Avenue Se
Chinatown, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 366 Square FT
MLS® #A1238296
163, 328 CENTRE STREET SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$25
Excellent Location Busy Street At The Heart Of Chinatown, Retail Space 645 Sq.ft., Leasing Opportunity For Medical Doctors, Pharmacy, Massage Therapists, Office, Restaurant And Etc. Read More »
111 3 AVENUE SE IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$2
Excellent Location Busy Street At The Heart Of Chinatown, Retail Space Available From 351 Sq.ft. To 750 Sq.ft. Leasing Opportunity For Medical Doctors, Pharmacy, Massage Therapists, Office And Etc. Read More »
Chinatown Real Estate — an iconic and active district of Calgary, located in its southeast downtown area.
Welcome to the iconic, vibrant, and active district of Chinatown – located in Calgary's southeast downtown area, just west of Downtown East Village, on Centre Street, along the Bow River. Home to the country's fourth-largest Chinese community, the community's homes have a lovely Asian feel to them.
Chinatown's residents have access to all the necessary amenities to lead a comfortable lifestyle. From medicine shops and groceries to gift shops, shopping destinations, and outdoor activity areas – you have access to them all when you live in this neighbourhood.
Concerning public transport, Chinatown is well-connected with the rest of the city. LRTs, roadways, and frequent public transportation make it easy for residents to travel to other parts of the city.
Chinatown has an active community association that strives to ensure the betterment of the quality of life of this over 100-year-old Chinese community.
Amenities in Chinatown — Live, Work, & Play
Parks —
Calgary is known for its parks, and it's no different in Chinatown. Families have access to several parks in the area. For children, the Riverfront Park on Riverfront Avenue SW, James Short Park on 4th Avenue SW, and the Sien Lok Park & Riverwalk are fitted with modern and safe playground equipment. The Sien Lok Park & Riverwalk also has a trail for walkers and joggers.
Chinatown is nestled among the Prince's Island Park's network of pathways. The park, located on 4th Street and 1st Avenue SW, is a gorgeous downtown area popular with Chinatown's residents and known for the events held annually. The park has an environmental educational pathway that winds around a constructed wetland. The park also has a playground, rink, trails, picnic facilities, and facilities for skiing and snowboarding.
Shopping —
For shopping, Chinatown's residents are a few minutes away by foot from several shopping destinations. Dragon City Mall on Centre Street S is a lovely shopping mall with over 150 brand shops, restaurants, and services.
Eau Claire Market is another well-known shopping destination offering a fantastic mix of specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, and services – including a psychic studio.
Fitness —
GYMVMT Fitness Club – Calgary Place on 3rd Street SW is an excellent health club and is a short, ten-minute walk from Chinatown. One of the area's most sophisticated and elegant gyms, it is one of the most convenient and best gyms for personal training, group fitness, group cycling, and nutrition programs. The club also has a steam room, infrared sauna, and locker room.
Restaurants and bars —
Chinatown's residents have access to over 150 restaurants, bars, and cafés in the neighbourhood. When you live in Chinatown, you can reach an average of 24 restaurants/bars/cafés in five minutes. People here love socializing, so visiting restaurants, cafés, and bars is commonplace. Some must-try places in the area include:
- Tiger Sugar – a bubble tea shop.
- Point Sushi – Bullet Train Sushi Bar – is a sushi restaurant that serves up sushi on a conveyor belt and offers a pick of fresh sushi and cooked dishes.
- Silver Dragon Restaurant – is an old-world, family-owned Chinese restaurant known for its dim sum and Cantonese and Sichuan food.
- JOEY Eau Claire – a contemporary restaurant in Eau Claire Market, serving international and regional dishes.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Chinatown?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
Avenue Calgary ranked Chinatown 88th on its list of most desirable neighbourhoods in 2020. Scores for various neighbourhood characteristics and amenities are as follows:
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhoods 2020: 88
- Restaurant access points: 287
- Public recreation facility access points: 6
- Parks and green space points: 4
- Pathway points: 15
- WalkScore: 79
- TransitScore: 86
Interesting Facts about Chinatown
Schools In or Near Chinatown
Public Schools
- Langevin School (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high)
- Connaught School (kindergarten, elementary)
- École de la Rose Sauvage (elementary, middle, high)
- Piitoaysis Family School (kindergarten, elementary)
- Western Canada High School (high)
- Mount Royal School (middle, high)
- Jack James High School (high)
- Willow Park School (elementary, middle, high)
Catholic Schools
- St. Monica School (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high)
- Sacred Heart School (kindergarten, elementary)
- St. Margaret School (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high)
- Holy Name French Immersion School (kindergarten, elementary)
- St. Mary's High School (high)
- École Ste-Marguerite-Bourgeoys (kindergarten, elementary, middle, high)
Private Schools
- Delta West Academy
- North Point School for Boys
Demographics
In 2016, approximately 1,570 people lived in Chinatown. Today, the population has increased slightly. A large percentage (32%) of seniors between ages 65 and over live here in Chinatown. About 75% of the population comprises Canadian citizens, and the rest are non-Canadian. Only 30% of Chinatown's houses are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented.
Housing
Most of Chinatown's real estate developments took place between 1961 and 1990. There was some significant development again between 2011 and 2016. Chinatown is known for its high-rise condos, with many of them boasting Asian architecture. Fewer than 2% of apartments are less than five storeys. Chinatown's apartments are modern, and offer residents fantastic views of the river and the city – for an affordable price. You will also find luxurious apartments worth a couple of millions.
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Contact UsFAQs about Chinatown Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Will I feel safe in Chinatown? What is the crime like in the neighbourhood?
Crime in Chinatown is slightly higher than the national average, but most crimes involve vandalism and theft. Violent crimes are lower here than in many parts of the city. When you live in Chinatown, you have a 1 in 22 chance of becoming a victim of crime – which is lower than several other Calgary neighbourhoods. Residents feel safe with Fire Station 1 within the community and the District 1 Police Facility (Ramsay) less than three kilometres away.
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Where do I buy groceries?
Residents of Chinatown do not have to travel far for groceries. There are several convenience stores in the neighbourhood, within walking distance. Hang Fung Foods Ltd. On 3rd Avenue, SE is a small but fantastic Asian grocery store that offers excellent prices on its wide variety of groceries. Real Canadian Superstore on 6th Avenue SE offers a wide variety of groceries, pet supplies, household supplies, fresh produce, seafood, and so much more.
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Any there any cultural amenities nearby?
Chinatown itself oozes beautiful Chinese heritage. But one place that stands out from the rest is the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Museum. The museum's roof is modelled after the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China, and the interiors boast impressive and classical Chinese design and style.
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How do I get about Chinatown? What is public transport like in the neighbourhood?
Chinatown is Calgary's 9th most walkable neighbourhood, and most errands can be completed on foot. It has excellent biking infrastructure, which makes it convenient to bike for most trips. The area also has a reliable public transport system, making it easy for residents to travel to other parts of the city.
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Where can I find the nearest Library?
Located on 3rd ST SE the Central Library serves the community of Chinatown and has some amazing amenities not found in other libraries in the city. With several changing art exhibits, an Indigenous Languages Resource Centre, Indigenous Elder in residence, an artist in residence and more there’s always something new to see at the library