If walkability is your priority, you really can't beat the inner city neighborhoods like Kensington, Beltline, or Mission. Everything you need is within walking distance.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

I keep an eye on CalgaryPrices to track how the market is doing. Good for getting a pulse on where things are heading.

The East Village transformation is probably the best urban renewal project in Canada right now. It went from sketchy to stunning in just a few years.