SW Calgary · Qualico Communities

Vermilion Hill - Calgary's First Designated Dark Sky Community

A Southwest Calgary community on the doorstep of Fish Creek Park, with six award-winning builders, five parks, three playgrounds, and a designated Dark Sky designation for exceptional stargazing.

Dark Sky

Designated Community

5 Parks

3 Playgrounds

3.2 km

Pathways

1 School

Site Planned

Low $500s

Starting From

Calgary's Only Dark Sky Community

Dark Sky designation is a real planning commitment – not marketing language. Lighting throughout Vermilion Hill has been engineered to reduce light pollution: warmer colour temperatures, downward-facing fixtures, controlled placement, and restricted shielding – giving residents noticeably better night skies than most of Calgary.

Warm-Temperature Street Lighting

Downward-Facing Fixtures

Shielded Residential Specs

Reduced Light Pollution

About the Community

Where You Can See the Stars Again

Vermilion Hill is SW Calgary’s newest masterplanned community, developed by Qualico Communities just west of Stoney Trail and south of 154 Avenue SW, on the doorstep of Fish Creek Provincial Park.

The community was blessed by the Tsuut’ina Nation through two pipe ceremonies – a meaningful cultural connection reflecting its proximity to Taza and the Tsuut’ina lands.

With direct access to the Rocky Mountains via Stoney Trail, six award-winning builders, and five parks with a planned school site, Vermilion Hill is SW Calgary’s most complete new lifestyle community.

Community at a Glance

Location

SW Calgary, west of Stoney Trail

Developer

Qualico Communities

Designation

Dark Sky Community

Parks

5 parks, 3 playgrounds

Pathways

3.2 km community pathways

School Site

1 middle school site planned

Price Range

Low $500s – High $700s+

Builders

Genesis, Homes by Avi, Sterling, Broadview, NuVista, Shane

Location & Connectivity

Everything Close. The Mountains Closer.

2 min

Stoney Trail (Ring Road)

5 min

Taza Exchange (Costco)

5 min

Fish Creek Provincial Park

10 min

Shawnessy Shopping

16–20 min

Downtown Calgary

30–35 min

Bragg Creek

50–60 min

Canmore

1 hr 10 min

Banff National Park

Home Types & Pricing

April 2026 Pricing Overview

Home Type	Starting From	Typical Size	Builders
Townhomes	See builder pages	1,300–1,600 sq ft	Shane, Sterling, NuVista
Duplex / Paired Homes	See builder pages	1,400–1,700 sq ft	Shane, NuVista
Laned Homes	See builder pages	1,500–1,900 sq ft	Shane, NuVista, Broadview
Front-Attached Garage Detached	Low $700s+	1,800–2,400+ sq ft	Genesis, Homes by Avi, Sterling
Larger Detached / Estate	High $700s – $800s+	2,300–3,000 sq ft	Genesis, Homes by Avi, Sterling

Pricing reflects builder base prices as of April 2026 and is subject to change. Lot premiums, upgrades, and GST are in addition. Community information and promotions may change without notice.

Meet the Six Builders

Six Builders. Real Negotiating Leverage.

Having six established builders on comparable lots means pricing is disciplined – and buyers who cross-shop save real money on upgrades.

20+ Years in Calgary

Genesis Builders Group

Front-garage detached specialist with Genesis Smart Home system standard.

Front-Garage Detached, Larger Estate

Mid $600s – $800s+

Virtuo Home Concierge

Homes by Avi

Industry-leading Alberta builder. Complimentary moving services included with Vermilion Hill purchases via the Virtuo program.

Front-Garage Detached, Larger Estate

Mid $600s – $800s+

70+ Years Alberta Experience

Sterling Homes Calgary

Strong on front-attached garage, laned, paired, and townhome segments across the community.

Front-Garage Detached, Laned, Paired, Townhomes

High $700s – $800s+

10-Year Structural Warranty

Broadview Homes

Premium standard features and laned product specialist with strong quality reputation.

Laned Homes

Mid $500s – $600s

Qualico Family – 70+ Years

NuVista Homes

Laned, duplex, and townhome options with consistent quality across the Qualico family of builders.

Laned, Duplex / Paired, Townhomes

Low-Mid $500s – $600s

Community-Focused

Shane Homes

Wide range of laned, duplex, and townhome models with strong community-focused buyer support.

Laned, Duplex / Paired, Townhomes

Low $500s – $600s

Nearby Amenities

SW Calgary's Best-Located New Community

Fish Creek Provincial Park (5 min) – 80+ km Trails

Rocky Mountain Access <1 Hour

Bragg Creek (30 min)

Kananaskis Country (1 hour)

3+ km Community Pathways

Glenmore Reservoir (15 min)

Sirocco Golf Club (10 min)

Blue Devil Golf (15 min)

Is Vermilion Hill Right for You?

Who Calls Vermilion Hill Home

Outdoor Lifestyle Families

Fish Creek Park 5 minutes away, mountains under an hour, 3+ km on-community pathways.

Stargazers & Photographers

The Dark Sky designation is unique – nowhere else in Calgary offers this. Milky Way visible on clear summer nights.

Mountain Commuters

Stoney Trail access to Kananaskis/Canmore/Banff is as good as it gets on the SW side.

Six-Builder Comparison Buyers

Having six established builders on identical product types creates real negotiating leverage.

Market Context – April 2026

Why Buy New in Vermilion Hill Right Now

$997,400

West District Detached Benchmark – SW Lifestyle Premium

2.22 mo

Detached Supply Citywide – Balanced Market

6 Builders

Competing on Your Lot – Real Pricing Discipline

Vermilion Hill sits within the broader SW market at meaningfully lower entry prices than West Springs or Springbank – a genuine value play for buyers who want SW lifestyle without the premium address cost. Builders are actively offering quick-possession incentives and upgrade credits in 2026.

The ARK Real Estate Advantage

Cross-shopping six builders on your own is extremely difficult – each one will try to lock you in before you’ve seen competing options. We coordinate the tour across all six, compare apples-to-apples, and negotiate upgrades on your behalf. At no cost to you.

Highlights

New Construction & Builders in Vermilion Hill

Featured Builders

Genesis Builders Group

20+ Years in Calgary

Front-garage detached specialist with Genesis Smart Home system standard. Mid $600s – $800s+.

Homes by Avi

Virtuo Home Concierge

Industry-leading Alberta builder with complimentary moving services via the Virtuo program. Mid $600s – $800s+.

Sterling Homes Calgary

70+ Years Alberta Experience

Strong on front-garage, laned, paired, and townhome segments across the community. High $700s – $800s+.

Broadview Homes

10-Year Structural Warranty

Premium standard features and laned product specialist with strong quality reputation. Mid $500s – $600s.

NuVista Homes

Qualico Family – 70+ Years

Laned, duplex, and townhome options with consistent quality across the Qualico family. Low–Mid $500s – $600s.

Shane Homes

Community-Focused

Wide range of laned, duplex, and townhome models with strong community-focused buyer support. Low $500s – $600s.