Overview
Quesnay at Currie is part of the master-planned Currie Barracks redevelopment in southwest Calgary, one of the most significant urban infill projects in the city. The Quesnay precinct blends boutique commercial, ground-floor retail, and professional offices within a walkable, heritage-influenced urban village.
Former Department of National Defence land repurposed for mixed-use development, Currie offers newer building stock, upscale demographics, and proximity to Mount Royal University, creating a concentrated demand node for premium commercial tenants.
Key Commercial Corridors
Currie's internal street grid features ground-floor retail frontages along Quesnay Wood Drive and the main boulevard, with outdoor patios, boutique retail, and professional office above-grade uses creating an activated streetscape.
Secondary commercial nodes adjacent to Mount Royal University feed off student, faculty, and residential foot traffic, supporting cafes, co-working spaces, tutoring centres, and wellness businesses.
Office Space
Above-grade professional suites from 800–4,000 SF in newly built mixed-use buildings. Ideal for design, tech, professional services, and health tenants.
Retail & Mixed-Use
Ground-floor boutique retail from 600–3,000 SF on activated streets. Food, wine, fitness, and specialty retail perform well in this upscale demographic.
Industrial & Flex
Limited flex and creative studio space available for light production, art studios, and craft-manufacturing uses within the adaptive reuse buildings.
Investment & Land
Mixed-use strata and freehold investments at 5.5–7.0% cap rates in a high-quality, master-planned environment with strong rental growth prospects.
Investment Drivers
Currie Barracks' scarcity of land and the Quesnay precinct's premium positioning create supply-constrained commercial conditions that support above-market rent growth over the long term.
The Mount Royal University adjacency and the SW's affluent residential demographics guarantee a well-educated, high-spending consumer base—precisely the tenants and customers premium retail seeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What commercial property types are available in Quesnay at Currie?
Quesnay at Currie features boutique ground-floor retail, professional and creative offices, adaptive reuse flex spaces, and mixed-use strata investment units.
What are current lease rates in Quesnay at Currie?
Office leases at $26–34/SF, retail at $32–44/SF, with tighter vacancy of 7–10% reflecting the limited new supply in this master-planned precinct.
How does Quesnay at Currie compare to other Calgary submarkets?
Quesnay at Currie commands a premium over surrounding SW Calgary markets due to its new building stock, heritage streetscape, and affluent demographic base.
Is Quesnay at Currie suitable for retail investment?
Strongly yes. Boutique retail with premium positioning, high average household incomes, and proximity to Mount Royal University creates a best-in-class retail investment.
What industrial space is available near Quesnay at Currie?
Industrial space is limited within Currie itself; nearby options exist along 58th Avenue SW and the Signal Hill / Westhills industrial pocket.
How do I find a commercial broker for Quesnay at Currie?
Canada's Home Commercial specialises in Currie Barracks commercial transactions. Our SW Calgary team can walk you through current strata and leasehold opportunities.