Calgary condo buildings · Updated September 13, 2026
Eau Claire Estates
500 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary · Also known as 500 Eau Claire Avenue SW, 400 Eau Claire Avenue SW
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Eau Claire Estates is one of Calgary's original luxury condo complexes, built by Oxford Properties between 1981 and 1983 on the Bow River beside Prince's Island Park and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its roughly 162 suites are large, with one or two per floor in each tower. It is rated 4.2 out of 5 on Google from just 12 reviews.
- Address
- 500 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary
- Neighbourhood
- Eau Claire
- Completed
- 1983
- Storeys
- 20+
- Suites
- 162
- Towers
- Several connected towers
- Developer
- Oxford Properties Group
- Architect
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- Transit
- About 690 m from 4 Street SW station on the Red and Blue lines
About Eau Claire Estates
The complex is a cluster of concrete towers with private lobbies, so most floors hold only one or two suites. Eight-inch concrete floors and double walls are cited for soundproofing, and suites run from under 1,000 to more than 3,500 sq ft for a full floor.
Amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, gym, garden courtyard, front-desk security, heated parking and a car wash. Condo fees are among the highest per square foot downtown but cover utilities, according to a local brokerage.
Profiles give 1981, 1983 or 1981 to 1983 for construction. The suite count (162) is from calgary-real-estate.com, and the storey figure reflects a 20th-floor suite marketed in 2026; we could not confirm each tower's height.
Where Eau Claire Estates is
Eau Claire Estates is at 500 Eau Claire Ave SW in Eau Claire. About 690 m from 4 Street SW station on the Red and Blue lines.
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Eau Claire Estates building amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Gym
- Front desk and security
- Garden courtyard
- Heated parking
- Car wash
Justin Havre, calgary-real-estate.com and Citysearch Calgary building profiles, and a Calgary Lofts listing.
Eau Claire Estates reviews: the Google rating
Google reviews are the largest public sample of resident opinion for most condo buildings. The breakdown matters more than the average: a building with as many one-star as five-star reviews is a very different place from one with a steady spread of fours.
4.2
★★★★★12 Google reviews
- 5 star8
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star1
Twelve reviews is a small sample for a complex this size.
Google Maps listing, as of September 12, 2026. Topics are the themes Google identifies in reviews, with the number of reviews mentioning each. Read the reviews on Google Maps
What residents praise
- Riverside location beside Prince's Island Park
- Large, private suites with one or two per floor
- Soundproof concrete construction
What residents complain about
- High condo fees per square foot
- 1980s building systems; a 2024 water outage left it without water
What people say about Eau Claire Estates on Reddit and forums
A summary of the threads that come up when people search for this building. Reddit skews toward people with a problem or a question, so weigh it alongside the Google breakdown above.
The overall picture
Eau Claire Estates has almost no Reddit discussion. The linked pages are a news report of a 2024 water outage, a brokerage note that its condo fees are high but cover utilities, and a passing mention from a resident.
Fees
MixedA local brokerage says fees at Eau Claire Estates and The Concord run about $1.00 to $1.10 per sq ft, covering utilities at Eau Claire Estates.
Building systems
NegativeThe Calgary Herald reported in January 2024 that the complex was still without water after cold-weather main breaks.
The threads behind this summary
- Water woes mount as extreme cold makes way for warmer weather
Calgary Herald · 2024
Negative“The security desk of Eau Claire Estates said the building was still without water Friday afternoon and is waiting for the lines to be restored.”
- The List blog: condo fees in Eau Claire
Leslie & Methot Real Estate
Discussion“Eau Claire Estates and The Concord both sit around $1.00 to $1.10 on recent listings, and at Eau Claire Estates that covers electricity, heat, water, air ...”
- What's the movie?
r/Calgary · 2022
Discussion“Yes, in Eau Claire estates overlooking the centennial bldg.”
Summaries are our reading of the linked threads and review pages. Excerpts are quoted verbatim from each thread’s public snippet, including spelling; open the thread for full context. Dates are approximate.
What's near Eau Claire Estates: transit, restaurants and parks
CTrain stations, bus stops, and the most-reviewed places within about a kilometre of 500 Eau Claire Ave SW. Use the filters to show only what you care about, and select a marker for photos, details and walking directions.
Transit stop locations are from Calgary Transit schedule data. Place locations come from Google Maps listings and are rounded to about 100 m, so a marker can sit a little off the actual entrance.
Transit near Eau Claire Estates
The closest CTrain station to Eau Claire Estates is 4 Street SW Station on Blue Line and Red Line, about an 11-minute walk (690 m). Bus routes 15, 2, MY, 1, 13, 7, 500, 109, 116, 142, 62 and 64 stop within 500 m.
CTrain stations
- BR
4 Street SW Station
Blue Line and Red Line
11 min · 690 m - BR
6 Street SW Station
Blue Line and Red Line
11 min · 720 m - BR
3 Street SW Station
Blue Line and Red Line
12 min · 740 m
Calgary Transit's schedule data marks the 7 Avenue stations downtown as the Free Fare Zone, where CTrain rides between those stations are free.
Bus routes within 500 m
- 15Deerfoot MeadowsNearest stop: EB 2 AV SW @ 5 ST SW3 min · 190 m
- 2Mount Pleasant/Killarney 17 Av SWNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- MYMAX Yellow Woodpark/City CentreNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- 1Bowness/Forest LawnNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- 13AltadoreNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- 7Marda LoopNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- 500Airport ExpressNearest stop: WB 4 AV SW @ 2 ST SW8 min · 490 m
- 109Harvest HillsNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 500 m
- 116Coventry HillsNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 500 m
- 142PanoramaNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 500 m
- 62Hidden ValleyNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 500 m
- 64MacEwanNearest stop: EB 5 AV SW @ 5 ST SW8 min · 500 m
Stations and routes from Calgary Transit’s official schedule data (Calgary Transit Scheduling Data (GTFS), City of Calgary Open Data, published September 9, 2026). Overnight routes are not shown. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. View the dataset
Restaurants, parks and things to do near Eau Claire Estates
Restaurants near Eau Claire Estates
- No free photo available4 min walk
JOEY Eau Claire
Restaurant
★★★★★4.8 (7,676)
208 Barclay Parade SW, Market #200 · 240 m
- No free photo available6 min walk
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - 4th Ave
Restaurant
★★★★★4.5 (3,125)
320 4 Ave SW · 390 m
- No free photo available7 min walk
- No free photo available12 min walk
Cactus Club Cafe
Restaurant
★★★★★4.5 (4,053)
Stephen Ave +, 178 - 317 7th Avenue Southwest, 3 St SW · 790 m
- No free photo available13 min walk
- No free photo available13 min walk
Cafés and bakeries near Eau Claire Estates
- No free photo available5 min walk
- No free photo available7 min walk
Rocky Dessert Market (Dessert Café)
Cafe
★★★★★4.7 (424)
400 5 Ave SW Unit 125 · 470 m
- No free photo available9 min walk
- No free photo available9 min walk
- No free photo available12 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Elveden Centre
Coffee shop
★★★★★4.3 (348)
Elveden Centre, 130 707 7 Ave SW · 750 m
- No free photo available12 min walk
Grocery stores near Eau Claire Estates
- No free photo available6 min walk
- No free photo available10 min walk
- No free photo available15 min walk
- No free photo available15 min walk
- No free photo available19 min walk
Parks and green space near Eau Claire Estates
- No free photo available6 min walk
- No free photo available8 min walk
- No free photo available9 min walk
Sien Lok Park
City park
★★★★★4.4 (697)
Riverfront Avenue & 1 Street Southwest · 560 m
- No free photo available12 min walk
14 min walkPhoto: Thank you for visiting my page from Canada, CC BY 2.0
- No free photo available14 min walk
Things to do near Eau Claire Estates
8 min walkPhoto: Ryan Quan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- No free photo available10 min walk
- No free photo available12 min walk
13 min walkDevonian Gardens
Botanical garden
★★★★★4.6 (3,988)
in the CORE Shopping Centre, 317 7 Ave SW 4 floor · 810 m
Photo: Chris Woodrich, CC BY-SA 4.0
- No free photo available14 min walk
Calgary’s +15 Skywalk
Tourist attraction
★★★★★4.5 (41)
Calgary, AB T2P 3N4 · 890 m
- No free photo available14 min walk
Places and ratings from Google Maps listings, retrieved September 13, 2026. Restaurants and cafés are limited to places rated 4.3 or higher, and every category is filtered to listings with enough reviews to be meaningful. Walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Businesses open, close and move, so check before you go.
Who Eau Claire Estates suits, and who should look elsewhere
A good fit for
Downsizers and buyers who want a large, quiet home on the river pathway, with a pool and security, a walk from downtown offices.
Look elsewhere if you are
You want low monthly fees or a modern building; budget for fees that cover utilities and for the upkeep of a 40-year-old complex.
Before you buy in any Alberta condo, ask for the estoppel certificate, the reserve fund study and plan, recent board minutes and the bylaws; together they show the corporation’s finances, special assessments and upcoming repairs. Use the condo fee calculator to check monthly costs and the land title fee calculator for closing.
Eau Claire Estates FAQ
When was Eau Claire Estates built?
Construction began in 1981 and was completed in 1983, according to the complex's website. Oxford Properties Group developed it.
What amenities does Eau Claire Estates have?
Residents have an indoor pool, hot tub, gym, garden courtyard, front-desk security, heated parking and a car wash.
Who designed Eau Claire Estates?
The complex was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the Chicago firm behind many of the world's tallest buildings.
What CTrain station is closest to Eau Claire Estates?
The closest CTrain station to Eau Claire Estates is 4 Street SW Station on Blue Line and Red Line, about an 11-minute walk (690 m). Bus routes 15, 2, MY, 1, 13, 7, 500, 109, 116, 142, 62 and 64 stop within 500 m.
What grocery stores are near Eau Claire Estates?
The closest well-reviewed grocery stores are Mini Market at 738 3 Ave SW #200 (6 min walk), Our J Store at 205 5 Ave SW Unit 150 (10 min walk) and Kay's Food Market at 935 6 Ave SW (15 min walk).
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★★★★★ 4.3 from 28 Google reviews
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Vogue
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★★★★★ 4.4 from 41 Google reviews
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TELUS Sky Residences (Calgary House)
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Mark on 10th
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Sources
- Eau Claire Estates: history
- Justin Havre: Eau Claire Estates
- Citysearch Calgary: Eau Claire Estates
- calgary-real-estate.com: Eau Claire Estates
- Google Maps listing (snapshot September 12, 2026)
- Calgary Transit Scheduling Data (GTFS), City of Calgary Open Data
- 3 Reddit threads and review pages, linked above
Researched September 13, 2026. Ratings and resident opinion change; check the linked sources for the latest before making a decision.