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Carstairs is a small town on Highway 2A, north of Calgary. Its story goes back to a stopping house on the Calgary and Edmonton Trail, and today it has local schools, an 18-hole golf course and a full calendar of rodeos and fairs. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
Carstairs grew from Scarlett's Stopping House, an 1883 stop on the Calgary and Edmonton Trail. It became a village in 1903 and a town in 1966.
See it on the map →Carstairs is growing, and a recent Town growth study recommends more medium-density housing as new areas are built out.
Walking trails run on the golf course, and the campground on Highway 2A has a playground and day-use area. Events include the CARA Rodeo, Beef & Barley Days and a Pumpkin Festival.
Highway 2A links Carstairs south through Crossfield toward Airdrie and Calgary. Test the drive at rush hour before you buy.
Check the drive to downtown →Tap a card for more detail.
Asking prices of homes listed for sale today, over $50,000. Updates every time the page loads. See every Carstairs listing →
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Buying in Carstairs: what to check
Most people drive to Calgary on Highway 2A or the QEII. Test the drive at rush hour before you buy.
Newer areas offer recent builds, while streets closer to the town centre have older homes. Compare lot sizes, age and updates.
Chinook's Edge School Division has flagged growth in Carstairs in its capital planning. Check current school designations for the home you're considering.
Who Carstairs suits
Carstairs suits buyers who want a quiet, growing small town with schools, golf and community events. It works well for families, retirees and people who work from home or commute to Airdrie or Calgary.
Read my full Carstairs community guide →Carstairs area facts
- Population
- 4,898 (2021 federal census)
- Schools in the community
- Carstairs Elementary School, Hugh Sutherland School
- Good to know
- Grew from Scarlett's Stopping House, an 1883 stop on the Calgary and Edmonton Trail
- Incorporated
- Town since 1966 (village from 1903)
- Distance from Calgary
- About 48 km north of Calgary, on Highway 2A
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · cesd73.ca
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Carstairs, from local news outlets.
See the latest Carstairs news →My take on the streets, schools, commute and what homes cost to own here.
Read my Carstairs guide →Carstairs FAQ
Where is Carstairs?
Carstairs is a separate town about 48 km north of Calgary, on Highway 2A. It's north of Crossfield.
What types of homes are for sale in Carstairs?
Most homes are detached houses, with some duplexes and townhomes. Newer homes come up as the town grows.
What schools are in Carstairs?
Carstairs Elementary School (kindergarten to Grade 4) and Hugh Sutherland School (Grades 5 to 12) are part of Chinook's Edge School Division.
What is there to do in Carstairs?
The town has an 18-hole golf course, parks and playgrounds at the Memorial Complex, and events such as the CARA Rodeo, Beef & Barley Days and a Pumpkin Festival.
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