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Market Snapshot

Live MLS® data for Canals · updated daily

28
Active listings
$527,200
Median price
$370K – $1.1M
Price range
$364
Avg per sq ft
The Typical Home in Canals
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1,641 sq ft
2011 year built
Home Types
House18Townhouse10

How Canals Compares

Versus the wider Airdrie market · 507 active listings

Canals offers relative value: homes here typically list below the Airdrie median.

Median home price4% below Airdrie
Canals
$527,200
Airdrie avg
$549,000
Average price per sq ft3% above Airdrie
Canals
$364
Airdrie avg
$353

About Canals

Stroll along the waterways of Canals, Airdrie’s serene neighborhood. I’m Derek, ready to guide you to your next home in this peaceful enclave. With winding canals and green paths, life here is a breath of fresh air. Families and retirees love the tranquil vibes and community parks. Are you dreaming of a home by the water? Let’s make it happen in Canals.

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Why People Love Canals

The Canals is widely regarded as one of Airdrie’s most unique and beloved communities. It offers a distinct lifestyle that effortlessly blends outdoor recreation with small-town charm.

The Waterfront Lifestyle: The absolute biggest draw is the community’s stunning 6-kilometer canal system. In the summer, residents love launching kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards right from the banks. In the winter, the frozen waterways transform into a winter wonderland of skating pathways and backyard hockey rinks.

Unbeatable Central Location: Positioned perfectly in Southwest Airdrie, residents enjoy a rare combination of peaceful tranquility and ultra-convenient access. You are just minutes away from major shopping centers (like Sierra Springs), local restaurants, and essential amenities, while still benefiting from a seamless 25-minute commute to downtown Calgary.

Endless Green Spaces & Pathways: The neighborhood is a paradise for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Miles of paved, scenic pathways wind along the water’s edge and connect seamlessly to local parks, playgrounds, and the expansive Monklands Soccer Park.

Diverse & Established Real Estate: Because it is a mature, beautifully developed neighborhood, The Canals offers character you won’t find in brand-new subdivisions. Trees are mature, lots are spacious, and the housing options range from affordable, maintenance-free townhomes to spectacular luxury estate homes featuring walkout basements and private docks.

A True Sense of Community: There is a deep-rooted neighborly vibe here. Whether it's chatting with fellow dog-walkers along the water, seeing kids play safely in the cul-de-sacs, or joining neighbors on the ice in January, living in The Canals feels like being part of a close-knit village.

Top Questions About Living in Canals

Where is The Canals located in Airdrie?
The Canals is a highly sought-after waterfront community located in Southwest Airdrie, Alberta. It is bordered closely by Yankee Valley Boulevard and 8th Street SW, giving residents an incredibly central location. It offers the perfect mix of peaceful, nature-focused living with ultra-fast access to downtown Airdrie, shopping hubs, and Highway 2 (QEII) for a seamless 25-minute commute to Calgary.
Can you actually use the waterways in The Canals?
Yes! The stunning, winding 6-kilometer canal system is the crown jewel of the neighborhood. During the spring and summer, residents love to launch kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards right from the banks or their own backyards. In the winter, parts of the frozen waterways frequently transform into local neighborhood skating rinks and hockey pathways.
What schools serve students living in The Canals?
The Canals is an incredibly family-friendly neighborhood surrounded by great educational options. Depending on the exact pocket of the community, public and Catholic school catchments include Ralph McCall School (K-4), Nose Creek Elementary, Meadowbrook School (5-8), and St. Martin de Porres Catholic School (K-12), with major high schools like Bert Church High School just a short drive away.
Are there HOA fees in The Canals?
Unlike some newer master-planned communities in Airdrie that have a blanket community-wide Homeowners Association (HOA) fee, The Canals is largely free of a general HOA. However, certain specific multi-family townhouse complexes or bare-land condo pockets within the neighborhood do have monthly or annual condo/maintenance fees to cover private snow removal and shared property landscaping.
What types of real estate are available in The Canals, Airdrie?
As one of Airdrie's premier established communities, The Canals features a diverse mix of architectural styles, including stunning Maritime and Western Prairie influences. The real estate market here caters to all lifestyles, offering maintenance-free townhomes, semi-detached duplexes, spacious family homes with front-attached garages, and highly coveted executive waterfront estate homes that back directly onto the canals with private docks and walkout basements.
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