Investing in Calgary Commercial Real Estate

Investing in Calgary commercial real estate has become one of the strongest long-term opportunities in Western Canada. Alberta’s rapid population growth, business-friendly tax environment, and expanding industrial and retail sectors continue to push demand for high-quality commercial assets. With industrial vacancy hovering among the lowest in Canada, retail performing well in new suburban communities, and medical/professional spaces seeing long-term tenant stability, Calgary has positioned itself as a resilient, high-yield commercial market for both new and seasoned investors. Rising lease rates, strong immigration, and Calgary’s strategic logistics network—anchored by Stoney Trail, Deerfoot Trail, and Calgary International Airport—further solidify the city as a prime environment for commercial investment growth.

With vacancy rates tightening in key sectors, rising lease rates across industrial and suburban retail corridors, and long-term appreciation driven by demographic growth, Calgary stands out as one of Canada’s most attractive markets for commercial investors seeking reliable income, stable tenancy, and long-term value growth.

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Calgary’s Investment Advantage

A Data-Driven Market Built for Long-Term Returns

Calgary’s commercial real estate market continues to outperform due to consistent tenant demand, strong economic fundamentals, and a diversified business base. Industrial and retail assets benefit from tight vacancy, population expansion, and resilient service-sector performance. Medical, dental, automotive, and logistics tenants drive stable long-term leases, while Alberta’s low taxes and business-friendly policies reduce operational costs for owners. Whether pursuing cash-flow income, value-add opportunities, or long-term appreciation, Calgary offers reliable performance across multiple asset classes.

KEY POINTS

• Strong industrial absorption
• Growing suburban retail demand
• High tenant stability
• Low vacancy across key sectors
• Favourable tax environment

Market Demand

Calgary’s population growth—over 80,000 new residents annually—continues to fuel commercial activity across retail, industrial, and medical sectors, driving long-term absorption.

Lease Growth

Industrial and suburban retail corridors see rising lease rates due to limited supply, high demand from trades and service businesses, and consistent new-community expansion.

Tenant Stability

Medical, professional, automotive, and logistics tenants sign long leases and invest significantly in buildouts, offering long-term reliability and minimal turnover.

Logistics Power

Calgary’s airport cargo hub, connected highways, and central location position the city as a national distribution powerhouse supporting storage, transport, and fulfillment tenants.

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• Best assets: Industrial, medical, retail plazas
• Typical cap rates: 5–8%
• Vacancy trend: Downward pressure
• Ideal tenants: Trades, medical, service retail
• Market strength: Immigration + logistics
• Risk level: Low–moderate
• Investor appeal: Stable income + growth

Deep Advisory: What Investors Must Know

Calgary’s commercial market is driven by strong fundamentals.

  • Industrial: Low vacancy (3–4%), rising lease rates, high demand from trades, manufacturing, and logistics.

  • Retail: Suburban retail outperforming citywide averages due to new communities and strong demographic growth.

  • Medical/Office: Professional tenants offering long-term leases and minimal turnover, especially in newer suburbs.

  • Automotive/Service: Stable, recession-resistant, and essential for a vehicle-reliant city like Calgary.

Calgary’s infrastructure—Stoney Trail ring road, Deerfoot Trail, Glenmore Trail, and YYC Airport—creates unmatched advantages for distribution and service-based businesses. High immigration levels (80,000+ new residents yearly) drive continuous expansion in healthcare, retail, hospitality, childcare, automotive, and professional services, making it one of the most balanced commercial markets in Canada.

Investors benefit from no provincial sales tax (PST), competitive operating costs, and a young, growing workforce. Long-term appreciation remains strong in established corridors while new communities create high absorption for essential services.

Investing in Calgary Commercial Real Estate

Calgary Commercial Real Estate For Sale & Investing

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  • 450163 82 Street E: Rural Foothills County Industrial for sale : MLS®# A1020082

    450163 82 Street E Rural Foothills County Rural Foothills County T0L 0A0
    Main Photo: 450163 82 Street E: Rural Foothills County Industrial for sale : MLS®# A1020082
    $2,100,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A1020082
    INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ..........FULLY LEASED 12,000 SQ FT STEEL FRAME SHOP on 2.16 ACRES AVAILABLE FOR SALE . Property features CLEAR SPAN STEEL STRUCTURE BUILDING of 150' X 80' with 20 FT + CEILING / 3PH w/800 AMP /6 @ 14' X 14 ' OVERHEAD DOORS/ 4 @ 2pc washrooms / YARD is fully gravelled with SECURITY Chain link FENCE and YARD LIGHT /MAIN floor office of 760 sq ft PLUS MEZZANINE office of 830 sq ft with kitchenette with BIG WEST MOUNTAIN VIEWS /NO BUSINESS TAXES and LOW PROPERTY TAXES / LOCATED north of Cargill Foods with good access onto #2 HWY via Aldersyde or 498 th Ave OVERPASSES . More details
    Listed by Royal LePage Solutions
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 6108 Bowness Road NW in Calgary: Bowness Office for sale : MLS®# A2086117

    6108 Bowness Road NW Bowness Calgary T3B 0E1
    Main Photo: 6108 Bowness Road NW in Calgary: Bowness Office for sale : MLS®# A2086117
    $2,850,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2086117
    Build. Type:
    Free-Standing
    The stand-alone building was completed in 2015. Is currently used as a medical building, with 7893 sq ft on two floors, it is in excellent condition. Great location bordering a busy road and surrounded by a lot of residential complexes. It is secured, and air-conditioned, elevator, handicap access, and free parking surrounding the building. It is currently completely leased to many medical practitioners. Currently showing a 4.2% cap rate. More details
    Listed by CIR Realty
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 1501 1 Street SE in Calgary: Beltline Retail for sale : MLS®# A2118801

    1501 1 Street SE Beltline Calgary T2G 2J4
    Main Photo: 1501 1 Street SE in Calgary: Beltline Retail for sale : MLS®# A2118801
    $2,500,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2118801
    Build. Type:
    Free-Standing
    Great Opportunities! Future Mixed-Use Development Site on Corner Location with Interim holding Income. Corner Lot of Prime location, steps to stampede grounds, BMO centre, 17th avenue shops and restaurants, transit and casino. CC-MHX ZONING ALLOWS FOR 3 TIMES SITE COVERAGE WITH NO LIMITATION ON BUILDING HEIGHT. This freestanding retail building located on a corner lot (1st street South bound Macleod Trail) and 15th Ave SE in the heart of Victoria Park. The existing building is 2,132 SF WITH 7 parking stalls. There is potential to build high rise and low rise building if unified with neighbor's vacant lot. Pls. see the photos for 2 possible developments options. NEW UPDATES: This building has been fully renovated to professional SPA with many upgrades. 3 professional rooms added in the main floor with brand new gorgeous shower, new flooring, new furnace and new heat water tank. This brings nice business income. More details
    Listed by Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 4402 17 Avenue SE in Calgary: Forest Lawn Business for sale : MLS®# A2153407

    4402 17 Avenue SE Forest Lawn Calgary T2A 0T6
    Main Photo: 4402 17 Avenue SE in Calgary: Forest Lawn Business for sale : MLS®# A2153407
    $3,750,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2153407
    Build. Type:
    Commercial Mix
    2 Storey building on 17th Ave SE For Sale, Main Floor is leased to restaurant and lounge, 2nd floor has 8 apartment units and fully rented. property with two vacant sites behind the building included in price and used for parking. Building available with existing restaurant and lounge tenants or available with main floor vacant. Priced below replacement cost. Lower level is developed with 2434 Sq. Ft, Total including lower level 17,580 Sq. Ft. Land size including extra parking 21,700 Sq. Ft. More details
    Listed by Grey Rock Properties
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 125 Main Street N: Airdrie Retail for sale : MLS®# A2172159

    125 Main Street N Airdrie Airdrie T4B 0R8
    Main Photo: 125 Main Street N: Airdrie Retail for sale : MLS®# A2172159
    $10,880,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2172159
    Build. Type:
    Commercial Mix
    This is an excellent opportunity for a savvy investor to acquire the Airdrie Town Centre: a prime investment opportunity within the ‘Downtown Revitalization Plan Area’ making it a very desirable property to own in the short and long term. This property is located on Main Street with great curb appeal, drive by visibility, on site parking (59 stalls) and a brand-new elevator (2023) servicing the second floor. This building is 100% occupied with only one vacancy of 900 sq. ft. which the owner is actively marketing for lease. The property is tenanted by quality tenants with 74% of the building leased until March of 2033. Current Net Rental income is $622,750 + amortization recovery of $57,800 which equals Total Net Revenue of $680,600 for 2025. Over the next ten years the total net revenue is projected to average $737,900 per annum. Click the link below to download the brochure! More details
    Listed by Manchester Properties Inc.
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 108 17 Avenue NW in Calgary: Tuxedo Park Retail for sale : MLS®# A2174959

    108 17 Avenue NW Tuxedo Park Calgary T2M 0M6
    Main Photo: 108 17 Avenue NW in Calgary: Tuxedo Park Retail for sale : MLS®# A2174959
    $1,990,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2174959
    Build. Type:
    Retail
    With an exploding Calgary population and demographic that is growing exponentially, here is an opportunity to own a rare commercial retail property with land! Highly centralized and located near the busy 16 Ave NW traffic and Centre Street, this beautiful corner lot not only boasts its redevelopment potential, it is also part of the ongoing and complete makeover of the 16 Ave landscape. Additionally, it is inside the city transit LRT expansion projects as well as walking distance from the Bus Rapid Transit. Zoned for Commercial Corridor 2 (C-COR2 f3.0h20) with an approx. 9376 sq ft footprint. The building is a purpose built, fully fixtured restaurant that effectively maximizes the combined 3800 Sqft usable space. Comes with a total of 14+ parking spaces making this high in demand retail restaurant location that various franchises have inquired about. Whether you are looking for investment hold or owner-user, take advantage of this perfect opportunity in the current economic conditions and interest rates coming down. Owner is retiring and priced to sell. More details
    Listed by Century 21 Bravo Realty
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 57 3131 27 Street NE in Calgary: Sunridge Retail for sale : MLS®# A2183508

    57 3131 27 Street NE Sunridge Calgary T1Y 6Z1
    Main Photo: 57 3131 27 Street NE in Calgary: Sunridge Retail for sale : MLS®# A2183508
    $1,299,900
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2183508
    Build. Type:
    Commercial Mix
    This versatile retail/commercial property is ideal for various business or medical uses. Previously a physiotherapy clinic, the space offers a functional layout suitable fo Medical Facilities (clinic, lab, optical center) Community Services (mini banquet hall, community center).Corporate Offices ,flexible leasing and purchase options, including rent-to-own Well-maintained infrastructure for health and professional services Excellent location with easy accessibility. Spacious interiors ready for customization.This is a perfect opportunity for businesses or organizations looking to establish their presence in a thriving area, possibly Subdividable for small businesses is being offered for sale /lease and rent to own. There are numerous options available to get the advantage of this sizeable facility such as a ladies' gym, and eye care clinic, community centre, banquet hall, The current Physiotherapy space is fully suitble with all the required necessities, and turn-key operation is awaiting you to take over the charge without wasting time in getting permits and developments, ready to start your business tomorrow. Many other medical and health-related facilities like test labs etc are very much possible. This strip mall is well-known for its Cardiology Hospital, Kbob Fusion Restaurant, Clay oven Restaurant Medical Clinic, Pharmacy, Dentist Clinic and many other businesses. This is one of the busiest plazas in the North East area it has a lot of parking spaces.NOTE: The physiotherapy equipment and furniture are negotiable separately and not included in the price. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX House of Real Estate
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 152 328 Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Retail for sale : MLS®# A2184665

    152 328 Centre Street SE Chinatown Calgary T2G 4X6
    Main Photo: 152 328 Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Retail for sale : MLS®# A2184665
    $180,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2184665
    Build. Type:
    Retail
    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 over 20 years at this unit and unit 158. Both units also for sale together or separate. This well established mall is located in the heart of downtown Calgary. Dragon City is the biggest mall and the most recognized landmark in Chinatown. Retail traffic generated 7 days a week & features elevator access from the underground parking facility or 3 street level entrances at grade. There are restaurants, a bakery, fashion boutiques, bubble tea shops, a bookstore, a pharmacy, a cellular phone repair, beauty shops, massage clinics, a medical centre, etc. You are welcome to change to any kind of business you want. Now is time to own the property with the cap rate of 5%+. Please do not approach the staff. Come and see for yourself before it's gone. Call today! More details
    Listed by Century 21 Bravo Realty
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 200A Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Mixed Use for sale : MLS®# A2194322

    200A Centre Street SE Chinatown Calgary T2G 2B6
    Main Photo: 200A Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Mixed Use for sale : MLS®# A2194322
    $699,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2194322
    Build. Type:
    Mixed Use
    Prime Downtown Calgary Investment Opportunity! Ideal for Owner-Users or Investors, this fully renovated 2-storey retail/office building is move-in ready! Remodeled in 2023, this charming brick building features a modern open-concept design and can be easily converted into two separate rental units—one for the upper level and the other for the main floor and basement. Fantastic Location with High Visibility! With an attractive storefront and heavy foot & vehicle traffic, this property is perfectly positioned for maximum exposure. Building Details: • Total Size: 1700 sq. ft. • Main Floor & Upper Level • 130 sq m lot • Basement: Over 450 sq. ft. of additional space • Parking: 3 dedicated stalls • Status: Vacant & Show-Perfect! Don't miss out on this exceptional downtown opportunity! More details
    Listed by Homecare Realty Ltd.
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 1160 2 Royal Vista Link NW in Calgary: Royal Vista Retail for sale : MLS®# A2195273

    1160 2 Royal Vista Link NW Royal Vista Calgary T3R 1T9
    Main Photo: 1160 2 Royal Vista Link NW in Calgary: Royal Vista Retail for sale : MLS®# A2195273
    $2,300,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2195273
    Here’s your chance to own a turnkey Korean BBQ restaurant and commercial condo in a prime Calgary location, offering over 2200 sqft of space. This sale includes both the business and the property, making it an ideal opportunity for someone ready to take over a fully operational and established restaurant. The property features newer equipment, including modern table BBQ setups and efficient HVAC systems, ensuring a high-quality and comfortable dining experience. The business also comes with proven recipes, sauces, and ingredients, and the seller is happy to assist with ready-to-cook ingredients after the sale, ensuring a smooth transition. With 2200+ sqft of space, you not only get a restaurant but also commercial real estate in a prime Calgary location. Whether you want to maintain the current business or introduce your own ideas, this property provides a solid foundation for success. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own a thriving Korean BBQ restaurant and valuable commercial real estate in Calgary! More details
    Listed by First Place Realty
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 158 328 Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Retail for sale : MLS®# A2193138

    158 328 Centre Street SE Chinatown Calgary T2G 4X6
    Main Photo: 158 328 Centre Street SE in Calgary: Chinatown Retail for sale : MLS®# A2193138
    $170,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2193138
    Build. Type:
    Mixed Use
    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 over 20 years at this unit and unit 158. Both units also for sale together or separate. This well established mall is located in the heart of downtown Calgary. Dragon City is the biggest mall and the most recognized landmark in Chinatown. Retail traffic generated 7 days a week & features elevator access from the underground parking facility or 3 street level entrances at grade. There are restaurants, a bakery, fashion boutiques, bubble tea shops, a bookstore, a pharmacy, a cellular phone repair, beauty shops, massage clinics, a medical centre, etc. You are welcome to change to any kind of business you want. Now is time to own the property with the cap rate of 5%+. Please do not approach the staff. Come and see for yourself before it's gone. Call today! More details
    Listed by Century 21 Bravo Realty
    Mohit Dhilon
  • 101 718 12 Avenue SW in Calgary: Beltline Mixed Use for sale : MLS®# A2199549

    101 718 12 Avenue SW Beltline Calgary T2R 0H7
    Main Photo: 101 718 12 Avenue SW in Calgary: Beltline Mixed Use for sale : MLS®# A2199549
    $650,000
    Commercial
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2199549
    Prime Office Condo Opportunity for Sale and Lease. Unit 101 is fully furnished and move-in ready that has undergone recent renovations, incorporating high-end finishes and improvements. Strategically located on the main floor, this property boasts excellent visibility with building signage along 12th Avenue SW, attracting a high volume of foot and vehicle traffic. Zoned for flexible office and retail uses, this unit is situated in the CC-X Centre City Mixed Use District, offering a unique opportunity for businesses to thrive. Additional amenities include: 6 titled surface parking stalls available for $200/month, Convenient access to the 12th Avenue cycle track, On-site gym and sauna for tenant use, Proximity to a variety of amenities, including: Safeway, Starbucks, Bonterra, Gravity Coffee Bar and much more. This exceptional office condo is poised to meet the needs of businesses seeking a prime location in the heart of the Beltline. For more information, click brochure link. More details
    Listed by Honestdoor Inc.
    Mohit Dhilon
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These featured listings represent a snapshot of Calgary’s high-performing commercial sectors—industrial condos, suburban retail bays, medical offices, and automotive units. Each category supports long-term tenant demand, competitive lease rates, and consistent occupancy driven by immigration, strong consumer spending, and Calgary’s expanding residential communities. Reviewing diverse asset types helps investors understand how location, zoning, tenant mix, and building quality influence long-term performance and ROI.

Calgary remains one of the most reliable and opportunity-rich cities for commercial real estate investment in Canada. With strong fundamentals, rising demand, and a diversified economy, investors can confidently build long-term wealth through strategic commercial acquisitions across industrial, retail, medical, and mixed-use sectors.

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