SW Calgary is located to the south of Bow River and West of McLeod trail. SW Calgary is a wonderful residential area where single family homes form the bulk of homes in the suburbs. As you move towards the inner city you find more condos and town houses. This SW Calgary has the largest array of luxury homes in the city Calgary. Thus whatever your needs in a home, you are almost certain of finding an ideal home in this place. The majority of elegant homes in SW Calgary are located within the communities found to the south of downtown.

Altadore is one of the communities where magnificent homes in SW Calgary are located. Altadore is within the SW quadrant, sandwiched between Crownchild and the 14 street. This includes River Park and Sandy Beach. The community here came into existence in 1945 and since then little developments took place in the area. Most of the developments which have taken place in Altadore have been done in the last ten years.

Most of the homes in this area were built in the 1950s. The 1950s bungalows dotting the community sit on about 50 foot lots. In the last ten years the number of houses has increased significantly. Single homes which were predominant in the community have been brought down and new condominiums built in their place. Altadore is fast changing, the influx of young families is changing the look of the area. Higher income households are trooping into Altadore and businesses in the area are benefitting from this.

Marda Gras Festival which takes place within the Marda Loop found in Altadore is a major attraction for residents from Altadore as well as the larger SW and NW Calgary. The Marda Loop is a business revitalization zone and the festival takes place every second Sunday in August of each year. During the festival visitors together with the residents get to enjoy great outdoor shopping. The experience is just awesome. Coffee shops, pubs and small scale retailers offer their wares for sale.

The modern houses which are coming up in the area are transforming the place. The combination of modern sophistication coexisting with the older structures provides a marvelous environment both for the soul and the eye. The beautiful view of downtown from Altadore is a good bonus, residents get to relax and unwind at the end of the day as they watch the skyline above downtown.