Now nearly two years old, the west Calgary community of Harmony is still fresh and in its infancy. This quiet, serene community is the city's only new master-planned area on the west side designed to create a true country recreational setting. Quaint streetscapes complete with ranch-style front yard fencing finish off this ambience and set the tone for an upscale, peaceful neighbourhood.

Sights to See, People to Meet

The views in this community are almost surreal, with Harmony Lake at the heart creating a setting similar to that of Lake Tahoe. Contemporary rooflines dot the landscape, mixed in congruently with traditional elevations to craft a skyline unique to this community. From a distance, the Paintbrush Park playground is highly intriguing with its unique set of play structures, their design just as unconventional as the homes along the streets.

Harmony is about the people, about residents living in sync with their neighbours, with nature, and achieving true balance in their lifestyles within one community. Harmony is designed so its residents can live, work, play, and learn all in one area. Drawing inspiration from the image of a once thriving farmland where families lived and worked with one another for the greater good, the developer's hope for Harmony is that it can now be thriving in a similar way where families grow together and take this community's vision to new levels. 

The Future in Sight

The area has been developed to be entirely self-sustaining. Harmony Lake is the deepest man-made lake in western Canada, serving as a vessel in which to collect rainwater for reuse within the community in various ways. Several water treatment plants within the area clean the water for personal use, while also feeding the various irrigation systems for the hectares of open green spaces within the community. This community is off the grid, meaning its development was created from scratch, and the sustainability plan will create a thriving area that grows for several generations.

Places to Go, Things to Do

A nine-hole golf course is planned for the easternmost portion of this community, meaning residents can choose to stay within their own community to play. In addition, a beach club and a wellness centre are located in the heart of the community near Harmony Lake, as well as a brand new discovery centre and open air museum. Who needs to leave Harmony for playtime?

A planned thriving Village Centre will offer dozens of retail spaces and amenities to ensure your lifestyle needs are met close to home. Over 35 acres of shops, services, retail, and restaurants provide a place to gather, shop, and live. The fresh food market ensures support for local growers and artisans, while a boutique hotel offers an upscale, classy retreat. 

The future Art & Music Centre will provide various studios for glass blowing, painting, ceramics, and metalworks, including programs for all ages. A nearby boat house offers residents the opportunity to spend the day on the water through rentals of canoes, kayaks, sailboats, and fishing equipment.

A Complete, Master Plan

In so many new communities, the home designs are so cookie cutter they lose their appeal. In Harmony, no two homes are alike. The vision for the overall community design is such that each home is a unique gem, contributing its own special design to the distinctive look of the community. In addition, the lots are much larger in Harmony than other new communities (up to 70 feet), offering your family more space to stretch out and truly enjoy life day-to-day. And rest assured, more than 30% of Harmony's land will be reserved for open and active areas.

Harmony's vision includes an age-in-place concept, meaning your children can grow up here and your parents won't need to move elsewhere. Many homes are designed for multi-generational living, as well as the vast array of amenities included in the area for all ages. Harmony's plan includes four designated school sites, including facilities such as sports fields and recreational amenities. In addition, a Senior's Centre is part of the master plan to include medical care so that ageing parents can remain close to their families.

Harmony is the ultimate family community with a vibrant vision for superior quality of life. If you're looking for a sustainable community in which country lifestyle meets urban amenities, Harmony is the ideal neighbourhood for you.