Northwest Calgary · Established 1992 · Private Lake Community
Arbour Lake, Calgary AB — Neighbourhood & Real Estate Guide
A resident’s guide to Arbour Lake: current real estate market conditions, 20 years of price history, demographics, schools, amenities and the community associations that serve it — built from CREB® Stats Centre data, the City of Calgary’s 2021 Census community profile, and the neighbourhood’s own organizations. Ready to see what’s on the market? Browse current Arbour Lake homes for sale.
Quick Facts
Neighbourhood Overview
Arbour Lake is an established community in northwest Calgary, developed beginning in 1992 around its namesake private lake. It sits inside Calgary’s ring road system, bounded by Country Hills Boulevard to the north, Crowchild Trail to the south, Nose Hill Drive to the east and Stoney Trail to the west, and shares its northeast corner with the Crowfoot commercial district. The community’s housing stock is predominantly single-detached (roughly three-quarters of dwellings, per the 2021 Census), with a smaller mix of semi-detached homes, rowhouses and low- and high-rise apartment condos. Arbour Lake is best known for the private lake at its centre, which is reserved for the use of the residents who belong to the Arbour Lake Residents Association — a feature shared by only a handful of Calgary communities. The neighbourhood is served directly by the Crowfoot CTrain Station on the Red Line and sits next to Crowfoot Crossing, one of northwest Calgary’s largest retail and entertainment hubs.
Location & Boundaries
Arbour Lake borders the communities of Citadel and Scenic Acres, both of which share school catchment areas with Arbour Lake. The Crowfoot commercial and transit district sits just across Country Hills Boulevard / Crowchild Trail to the east.
Real Estate Market
CREB® (the Calgary Real Estate Board) tracks Arbour Lake’s resale market across four official property-type categories. Figures below are current year-to-date (Jan. 1 – Sept. 25, 2026) unless noted, sourced directly from CREB’s Stats Centre.
Detached Homes
Detached homes are Arbour Lake’s dominant housing type. The 2026 year-to-date benchmark price is $753,662, essentially flat (-0.6%) against the 2025 full-year benchmark of $758,300, on 58 sales year-to-date against 92 new listings.
Semi-Detached Homes
Semi-detached is Arbour Lake’s smallest and lowest-volume segment (2021 Census: about 5% of dwellings). The 2026 year-to-date benchmark price is $621,987, down 1.2% from the 2025 full-year figure of $629,500, on just 6 sales year-to-date — a small enough sample that individual sales can move the benchmark meaningfully.
Row & Townhouse
Row & Townhouse product carries a 2026 year-to-date benchmark price of $385,550, down slightly (-0.4%) from 2025’s $387,233. This segment has the longest average time on market of the four types (53 days year-to-date).
Apartment Condos
Apartment condos carry a 2026 year-to-date benchmark price of $299,100, down 6.6% from the 2025 full-year benchmark of $320,208 — the largest year-over-year softening of the four property types.
Current Market Conditions
Year-to-date market summary by property type
Arbour Lake Real Estate Statistics 2026
| wdt_ID | ... | Detached | Semi-Detached | Row/Townhouse | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total number of units sold (2026 YTD) | 58 | 6 | 6 | 28 |
| 2 | Benchmark price | $753,662 | $621,987 | $385,550 | $299,100 |
| 3 | Median sale price | $691,250 | $582,500 | $381,750 | $317,500 |
| 4 | Average Days on Market | 29 | 73 | 53 | 57 |
| 5 | Year-over-Year Change | -0.6% | -1.2% | -0.4% | -6.6% |
| 6 |
Source: CREB® Stats Centre, community area code s443 (Arbour Lake), pulled Sept. 25, 2026.
20-Year Real Estate Price History (2006–2025, plus 2026 YTD)
Source: CREB® Stats Centre, community area code s443 (Arbour Lake), annual benchmark price by property type, 2006–2025 full calendar years; 2026 figure is year-to-date (Jan. 1 – Sept. 25, 2026).
Historical Market Analysis
Arbour Lake & Calgary vs. Major Canadian Markets
Comparing Arbour Lake’s own benchmark price against the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark for Calgary and six other major Canadian real estate boards — the standardized, all-property-type measure used across CREA’s national HPI program, so the figures below are directly comparable to one another.
Sources: Arbour Lake and Calgary — CREB® Stats Centre / CREA statistics, Calgary board. Edmonton — CREA statistics, Edmonton board. Winnipeg — CREA statistics, Winnipeg board. Ottawa — CREA statistics, Ottawa board. Greater Toronto Area — TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 release. Greater Vancouver — CREA statistics, Vancouver board. Each board reports on its own schedule, so reporting months differ slightly (July vs. August 2026) — treat this as a snapshot comparison, not same-day figures.
Demographics
Figures below are from the City of Calgary’s Arbour Lake Community Profile, based on the 2021 Census of Canada (income figures reflect the 2020 tax year).
At a Glance
Arbour Lake At a Glance
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Statistic | Data Updated On Yearly Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Population | 10,335 | ||||
| 2 | Number of households | 3,850 | ||||
| 3 | Average persons per household | 2.7 | ||||
| 4 | Home Ownership | 85% | ||||
| 5 | Average sale price of a residential dwelling (single family previous year. See below for other building types) | $778,302 | ||||
| 6 | Median sale price of a residential dwelling (previous year) | $735,000 | ||||
| 7 | Median household income | $108,000 | ||||
| Statistic | Data Updated On Yearly Basis |
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census.
Home Ownership vs. Rental
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census.
Homes by Age of Construction
Development in Arbour Lake began in 1992, and the Census construction-era data below confirms the community’s housing was built overwhelmingly through the 1990s.
Median Income
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census.
Household Income by Range
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census.
Residents by Education Level
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census. Population 15 years and over by highest level of educational attainment.
Languages Spoken at Home
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census. Language(s) spoken most often at home; figures may total more than 100% where multiple languages are reported.
Source for all tables in this section: City of Calgary Community Profiles — Arbour Lake, 2021 Census of Canada.
Schools
Arbour Lake is served by both the Calgary Board of Education (public) and Calgary Catholic School District, plus a designated CBE high school. Attendance boundaries can change year to year — always confirm current designations directly with the school or board before making a decision based on schooling.
| School | Board | Type | Grades | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Park School | CBE | Public | K–4 | Located in neighbouring Citadel; feeds into Arbour Lake School |
| Arbour Lake School | CBE | Public | 5–9* | Located inside Arbour Lake; serves Citadel, Scenic Acres and Arbour Lake |
| Robert Thirsk High School | CBE | Public | 10–12 | Designated regular-program high school (per CBE’s 2023–24 designation list) |
| St. Ambrose School | CCSD | Catholic | K–9 | States it serves Arbour Lake residents directly |
*Arbour Lake School’s own site currently lists Grades 5–9, but a CBE designation notice dated Oct. 28, 2022 indicated a planned shift to Grades 6–9 starting 2023–24. This page reports the school’s own current site content; confirm the current grade configuration directly with the school. The Catholic high school Arbour Lake/St. Ambrose feeds into could not be independently confirmed — check the CCSD attendance area tool directly.
Shopping & Retail
Inside the neighbourhood
- Arbour Lake is primarily residential; day-to-day retail is concentrated just outside the community at Crowfoot.
Nearby / serving the neighbourhood
- Crowfoot Crossing — a 900,000+ sq. ft. mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment centre adjacent to Arbour Lake, with tenants including Sport Chek, Cineplex Odeon, Chapters, The Keg and Mark’s
- Calgary Co-op — Crowfoot (35 Crowfoot Way NW) — grocery, gas bar and pharmacy
Restaurants & Dining
Inside the neighbourhood
- Dining options inside Arbour Lake itself are limited; residents rely primarily on nearby Crowfoot for restaurants.
Nearby
- Crowfoot Crossing — includes The Keg Steakhouse & Bar among its dining tenants, plus a broader mix of restaurants and quick-service dining
Parks & Pathways
Inside the neighbourhood
- Arbour Lake — a private, members-only lake with a beach, fishing and boating, open 10am–7pm daily to Arbour Lake Residents Association members
- Outdoor fitness park at 555 Arbour Lake Drive NW — free, public, open 24/7 (run by the Arbour Lake Community Association)
Nearby
- Nose Hill Park — one of the largest urban parks in North America, located just southeast of Arbour Lake
- Scenic Acres off-leash areas (Areas 1 & 2), on the City of Calgary’s official off-leash map
Recreation & Leisure
Inside the neighbourhood
- Arbour Lake Residents Hall — available for member rental, plus resident programs such as the “Mindfulness Hut”
- Free 24/7 outdoor fitness park (555 Arbour Lake Drive NW)
Nearby
- Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot (8100 John Laurie Blvd NW) — pool, training pool, indoor track, gym and fitness studio
Healthcare & Medical Services
Inside the neighbourhood
- No stand-alone medical clinic was confirmed inside Arbour Lake itself; residents are served by clinics at nearby Crowfoot.
Nearby (Crowfoot)
- Crowfoot Village Family Practice
- Pinnacle Medical Centres – Crowfoot
- Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Crowfoot
- Crowfoot Corner Medicentre (listed via Medimap; no independent clinic website confirmed — verify hours before visiting)
Transportation
Arbour Lake is bounded by Stoney Trail (Calgary’s ring road, Hwy 201) to the west and Crowchild Trail to the south, giving direct access to Calgary’s freeway network in both directions. Calgary Transit‘s Crowfoot CTrain Station, on the Red Line, sits adjacent to the community (opened 2009) and is served by multiple connecting bus routes, including Route 40 (North Hill) and Route 299, which is Calgary Transit’s own dedicated Arbour Lake community route. Confirm current routes and schedules directly with Calgary Transit, as service is periodically adjusted.
Commute to Downtown Calgary
| Mode | Notes |
|---|---|
| Driving | Approx. 16 km by road via Crowchild Trail or Stoney Trail — an estimate based on straight-line distance (~13.5 km) plus typical road-network routing; actual drive time varies significantly with traffic and time of day |
| Transit | Direct CTrain access via Crowfoot Station (Red Line) into downtown Calgary, with no line transfer required |
| Cycling | City-maintained regional pathway network connects the area; a specific dedicated Arbour Lake pathway route to downtown was not independently confirmed |
Driving distance is an estimate derived from community coordinates, not a routed door-to-door figure. Actual times vary with traffic, weather, construction and time of day.
Community Associations & Fees
Arbour Lake is unusual in having two separate organizations — a private lake-access association and a general community association. They are not the same body and carry different (and in the Residents Association’s case, mandatory) fees.
Arbour Lake Residents Association Ltd.
The private body that owns and manages resident access to Arbour Lake itself — the beach, fishing, boating (10am–7pm daily) and the Residents Hall, which is available for member rental. Website: arbourlake.com (membership: arbourlake.com/membership).
Arbour Lake Residents Association Fees 2026
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Property Type | 2026 Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Condo unit | $254.10 | ||||
| 2 | Regular lot | $317.63 | ||||
| 3 | Lake access lot | $444.25 | ||||
| 4 | Lakeshore lot | $635.25 | ||||
| Property Type | 2026 Annual Fee |
2026 annual dues, including GST, due Jan. 1. Source: arbourlake.com/fees. Confirm current-year fees directly with the Association before purchase, as dues are set annually.
Arbour Lake Community Association
The general civic and recreational association for the neighbourhood — a Federation of Calgary Communities member that runs sports and social programs, Block Watch, the free 24/7 outdoor fitness park at 555 Arbour Lake Drive NW, and a Little Free Library. Membership is voluntary, at $20 per household per year. Website: arbourlakecommunity.com · Email: info@arbourlakecommunity.ca · Mail: PO Box 68006 Crowfoot RPO, Calgary, AB T3G 3N8.
Source: Arbour Lake Community Association’s own site, and its Federation of Calgary Communities listing.
Housing Types & Architecture
Per the 2021 Census, Arbour Lake’s housing stock is 76% single-detached, 13% low-rise apartment, 5% semi-detached, 4% high-rise apartment and 2% row house, with 85% of dwellings owner-occupied. Development began in 1992, so the majority of the community’s housing was built through the 1990s and into the early 2000s, making most homes roughly 25–35 years old today. Specific architectural style details beyond this dwelling-type mix were not independently verified and are not included here to avoid guessing.
Development & Future Changes
No current, independently verified planning or development application specific to Arbour Lake was found at the time this page was built. An older City of Calgary public-engagement document referencing an “Arbour Lake Development Application” is dated 2018 and should not be treated as reflecting current activity. Buyers and residents wanting up-to-date information should check the City’s own live development tracker directly.
Source / check yourself: City of Calgary Development Map.
Property Taxes & Municipal Services
Calgary property tax is not set at the community level — it’s calculated city-wide each year from a property’s assessed value and Calgary City Council’s annual mill rate, plus the provincial education tax portion. Because rates and assessments change annually, this page does not quote a specific dollar figure; look up the current assessment and estimated tax for a specific address using the City’s own tools. Standard municipal services (waste and recycling collection, snow clearing on city roads) apply to Arbour Lake as they do city-wide.
Check current figures: City of Calgary — Property Tax and the Assessment Search tool.
Crime & Community Safety
Check current figures yourself: Calgary Police Service — Statistical Reports & Community Safety Dashboard · data.calgary.ca — Community Crime Statistics dataset.
Quality of Life
Arbour Lake offers direct CTrain access into downtown Calgary with no transfer required, a large retail, dining and entertainment hub immediately adjacent at Crowfoot Crossing, and schooling across both the CBE and CCSD systems within or bordering the community. Its defining feature — the private, members-only lake — is a genuine amenity but is not a free, open-to-all public park; access requires Residents Association membership and an annual fee. Housing is predominantly single-detached and was largely built out through the 1990s, giving the community a settled, mature character rather than new-build inventory. Nose Hill Park, one of the largest urban natural parks in North America, is a short distance away for those wanting larger public green space beyond the private lake.
Who May Consider Arbour Lake
Arbour Lake may appeal to families and buyers specifically drawn to a private lake-community lifestyle, who are comfortable paying the Residents Association’s annual dues for that access. Its direct CTrain connection may suit commuters who want a car-free or car-light option into downtown. Its mature, predominantly single-detached housing stock (now 25–35 years old) may suit buyers looking for an established neighbourhood with larger lots rather than new-build product, while its smaller condo and rowhouse segment gives downsizers and first-time buyers an entry point at a materially lower price than the detached segment.
Notable Features
- A private, members-only lake with a beach and swimming, fishing and boating access — one of a limited number of lake communities in Calgary
- Direct, no-transfer CTrain Red Line access at the adjacent Crowfoot Station
- Immediate proximity to Crowfoot Crossing, a 900,000+ sq. ft. retail, dining and entertainment centre
- A dedicated Calgary Transit bus route (Route 299) named for the community
Things Buyers Should Consider
- Lake access is not automatic or free — it requires Arbour Lake Residents Association membership and payment of annual dues ($254–$635 depending on property type, per the Association’s 2026 fee schedule)
- Most of the housing stock was built in the 1990s and is now 25–35 years old; budget for aging-related maintenance and updates on resale homes
- Confirm current school attendance boundaries directly with CBE and CCSD before assuming a specific school — Arbour Lake School’s own site and a 2022 CBE notice give conflicting grade ranges (5–9 vs. 6–9)
- Check the City’s live Development Map for any current planning applications before purchase, since no independently verified current development activity is reported on this page
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Arbour Lake?
As of the 2026 year-to-date figures (through Sept. 25, 2026), the CREB® benchmark price across all property types in Arbour Lake is $565,712. By property type: Detached $753,662, Semi-Detached $621,987, Row & Townhouse $385,550, Apartment $299,100.
Are there condos in Arbour Lake?
Yes. Per the 2021 Census, about 17% of Arbour Lake’s dwellings are apartment condos (13% low-rise, 4% high-rise), plus a small row-house segment (2%).
What schools are in Arbour Lake?
Arbour Lake School (CBE, currently listed Grades 5–9) is located inside the community. St. Ambrose School (CCSD, K–9) also serves Arbour Lake residents. Citadel Park School (CBE, K–4) and Robert Thirsk High School (CBE, 10–12) round out the designated public feeder pattern. Confirm current boundaries with each board.
How far is Arbour Lake from downtown Calgary?
Approximately 16 km by road via Crowchild Trail or Stoney Trail. Actual drive time varies with traffic; Crowfoot CTrain Station provides a direct Red Line connection into downtown with no transfer.
Is there lake access in Arbour Lake?
Yes, but it’s private and members-only. Residents access the lake through the Arbour Lake Residents Association Ltd., which charges annual dues ($254.10–$635.25 for 2026, depending on property type) — it is a separate organization from the general Arbour Lake Community Association.
When was Arbour Lake developed?
Development began in 1992.
Is there public transit in Arbour Lake?
Yes — Crowfoot CTrain Station (Red Line) is adjacent to the community, and Calgary Transit runs a dedicated Route 299 bus serving Arbour Lake directly, along with other routes through Crowfoot Station.
What types of homes are available in Arbour Lake?
CREB® tracks four property types here: Detached (the majority of the market), Semi-Detached, Row & Townhouse, and Apartment condos, spanning a 2026 year-to-date benchmark price range from $299,100 (Apartment) to $753,662 (Detached).
Is Arbour Lake’s community association the same as the lake association?
No — they’re two separate organizations. The Arbour Lake Residents Association Ltd. manages lake access and charges mandatory annual dues; the Arbour Lake Community Association is the general civic/recreation association with voluntary $20/year membership.
Sources & Data
- CREB® Stats Centre — Arbour Lake (area s443) and Calgary city-wide (area c0046) market data, current-period and annual history 2006–2026 YTD, pulled Sept. 25, 2026 via Nevin Van Nest’s CREB member access
- City of Calgary — Arbour Lake Community Profile, 2021 Census of Canada
- City of Calgary — Community Profiles index
- Arbour Lake School, Citadel Park School, Robert Thirsk High School (Calgary Board of Education)
- St. Ambrose School (Calgary Catholic School District)
- Arbour Lake Residents Association Ltd. and Arbour Lake Community Association
- Crowfoot Crossing, Calgary Co-op Crowfoot, Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot
- Calgary Transit — Crowfoot Station (Red Line) and route information
- Calgary Police Service — Statistical Reports
- City of Calgary Development Map
- CREA statistics by board — Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Greater Vancouver — and TRREB Market Watch (Greater Toronto Area), all August/July 2026 releases, for the major-market comparison