A directory of belonging
Places where community is built into where you live — not another club to visit, but somewhere the people around you are part of daily life. Monasteries that welcome guests, cohousing, co-ops, ecovillages, seniors villages, and neighbourhoods that actually function. Start where you are.
Compiled with AI, checked by nobody yet. These are starting points, gathered for Alberta — real places as far as we know, but details change. Verify with a phone call before you set your heart or drive across the state.
AgeCare Glenwarren provides long-term care and designated supportive living services in a compassionate setting. The community focuses on resident-centered care, ensuring comfort and dignity for all.
Visit website →AgeCare Midnapore provides comprehensive long-term care and designated supportive living services in a caring atmosphere. The community focuses on resident well-being and quality of life.
Visit website →AgeCare Seton provides long-term care and designated supportive living in a modern facility designed for comfort and community. They offer a supportive environment with various activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
Visit website →AgeCare Walden Heights provides long-term care and designated supportive living, focusing on resident well-being and dignity. The community emphasizes a holistic approach to care, including recreational programs.
Visit website →Bethany Care Society is listed, but Bethany Care Centre in Calgary is a specific, large-scale facility offering comprehensive long-term and supportive living care. It provides a supportive environment for residents with diverse needs.
Visit website →Part of the Bethany Care Society, this centre provides compassionate long-term care and supportive living services for seniors in the Cochrane area. It emphasizes a community-oriented approach, offering residents opportunities for social interaction and personalized care within a supportive environment.
Visit website →CASS provides supported living arrangements for individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence and community integration. Their programs focus on personalized care within various residential settings.
Visit website →This lodge provides safe and affordable housing for Indigenous individuals and families, fostering a supportive community environment. It offers culturally relevant programs and services to enhance well-being and connection.
Visit website →Providing compassionate long-term care, this centre focuses on creating a home-like atmosphere for its residents. They offer a range of services designed to support physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Visit website →This care centre provides a range of long-term care and supportive living services within a caring Christian environment. Residents receive compassionate care and have access to various programs that support their physical and spiritual well-being.
Visit website →The Good Samaritan Society provides a range of senior living and care options across Alberta, focusing on creating supportive and engaging communities for residents. They offer various levels of care, from independent living to long-term care.
Visit website →The Good Samaritan Society is listed, but Southgate Care Centre is a distinct, large facility offering long-term care and supportive living services. It focuses on providing a caring and comfortable home for its residents.
Visit website →This Good Samaritan Society facility offers a continuum of care services, including supportive living and long-term care, for seniors and individuals with complex health needs. The community focuses on creating a welcoming and engaging environment where residents can thrive with dignity and respect.
Visit website →Part of the international L'Arche federation founded by Canadian Jean Vanier, offering shared homes and day programs in Calgary. People with intellectual disabilities and their assistants build community around friendship and mutual support.
A L'Arche community founded in the early 1970s where people with and without intellectual disabilities share homes and daily life. It welcomes live-in assistants and friends into a culture of mutual care and belonging.
Points West Living provides supportive living and long-term care services in various Alberta locations, emphasizing a person-centered approach. Their communities are designed to create a home-like environment with opportunities for social engagement.
Visit website →This community provides supportive living and dementia care in a welcoming and secure environment. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a variety of engaging programs and services.
Visit website →This Shepherd's Care Foundation location offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, supportive living, and long-term care, all within a faith-based community setting. Residents benefit from various programs and services designed to promote social engagement and a high quality of life.
Visit website →St. Michael's Grove Manor provides supportive living and long-term care services with a focus on compassionate care. The community aims to create a comfortable and engaging home for its residents.
Visit website →St. Michael's Health Group offers a continuum of care services, including supportive living and long-term care for seniors and individuals with complex needs. They are committed to providing a holistic approach to health and well-being.
Visit website →The Bethany Group is a leading provider of health and housing services for seniors and others in need across central Alberta. They are dedicated to creating caring communities that enhance the quality of life for their residents.
Visit website →This community offers a range of care options for seniors, fostering a supportive and engaging environment. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a variety of social activities.
Visit website →The Hamlets at Red Deer provides comprehensive care and supportive living services in a warm, community-oriented environment. It offers a range of programs and activities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Visit website →The Hamlets at Rosslyn offers comprehensive care services in a supportive and engaging environment for seniors. Residents benefit from personalized care plans and a variety of recreational activities designed to promote well-being.
Visit website →The Hamlets at Westgate offers a range of care options for seniors, fostering a supportive and engaging environment. Residents benefit from personalized services and a strong sense of community.
Visit website →The Mustard Seed offers supportive housing and community services for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. They provide a safe and caring environment, helping residents rebuild their lives and find stability.
Visit website →An extension of The Mustard Seed's mission, this location provides supportive housing and community programs for individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. Residents receive comprehensive care and participate in a structured, community-focused environment aimed at fostering stability and well-being.
Visit website →Calgary Cohousing is an urban cohousing community designed to foster connection and mutual support among its residents. It offers private homes alongside extensive shared spaces for community activities and meals.
Visit website →Cochrane Cohousing is a developing community focused on sustainable living and strong neighbourly connections. It aims to provide private homes with shared amenities to foster a supportive and interactive environment.
Visit website →Harvest Hills Cohousing is a vibrant community designed for intergenerational living, fostering connection and mutual support among residents. It features shared common spaces and regular community meals, encouraging a strong sense of belonging.
Visit website →Legacy Cohousing offers a vibrant, intergenerational living experience with private homes clustered around extensive common facilities. Residents actively manage their community and enjoy frequent social gatherings.
Visit website →Calgary's first cohousing community, built in the inner-city neighbourhood of Winston Heights with 18 homes around a common house. Residents of all generations share meals, gardens and a commitment to sustainable urban living.
Silver Sage Cohousing is an established multi-generational community designed for active participation and mutual support among residents. It features shared common spaces and regular community meals, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
Visit website →Wildflower Cohousing is a vibrant multi-generational community designed for connection and mutual support. Residents share common facilities and participate in community governance.
Visit website →Calgary Co-op Housing provides affordable housing options for families and individuals in various locations across the city. Members actively participate in the governance and maintenance of their communities, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
This housing co-operative provides affordable and secure housing options for families in Cochrane. Members actively participate in the governance and maintenance of their community, fostering a collaborative living environment.
The regional association supporting housing co-operatives across northern Alberta, based in Edmonton. It provides education and management support so member co-ops can offer secure, affordable community housing.
One of Canada's largest housing co-operatives, a townhouse community of several hundred homes established in Calgary in the late 1960s. Members govern the co-op together, making it a stable, affordable home for families of all backgrounds.
The St. Albert Housing Society provides affordable housing options, including some co-operative models, to individuals and families. They aim to create stable and supportive living environments within the community.
Visit website →One of Edmonton's earliest continuing housing co-operatives, a riverside community known for its participatory spirit and recent deep-green renovations. It welcomes households seeking affordable, member-controlled housing.
A long-standing non-profit housing co-op in Calgary's Sunnyside neighbourhood near the Bow River. Its members share governance and grounds, offering an affordable, community-minded alternative to renting in the inner city.
This emerging ecovillage aims to create a sustainable and interconnected urban living experience. Residents are committed to ecological principles, shared resources, and fostering a strong sense of community.
L'Arche Grande Prairie is a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities share life together in homes and workshops. It fosters a deep sense of belonging, mutual respect, and celebration of each person's unique gifts within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Visit website →While primarily a religious congregation, Westwood Unitarian fosters a strong intentional community among its members, often engaging in shared social and service activities. It provides a welcoming space for spiritual growth and communal connection.
Visit website →The Abbey of Our Lady of the Prairies is a Trappist monastery offering a contemplative spiritual retreat. While primarily a monastic community, it provides guest stays for those seeking quiet reflection and a unique community experience.
Visit website →While primarily a school, the Calgary Waldorf School fosters a strong sense of community among its families, often leading to informal community-living arrangements and shared activities. Many families choose to live in proximity to the school to enhance their children's educational experience and participate in community events.
Visit website →Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes and fosters strong, vibrant communities where families can thrive. Through their homeownership program, they create opportunities for stability and community engagement.
Visit website →Bethany Care Society provides compassionate care and housing options for seniors in several Alberta communities, including assisted living and long-term care. Their mission is to create supportive environments that promote quality of life for residents.
Visit website →This society provides various programs and services to help seniors live independently and remain connected to their community. While not a single physical community, they foster community living through support networks and shared activities.
Visit website →Christenson Developments offers a range of seniors' communities across Alberta, providing independent and supportive living options. These communities often feature extensive amenities and social programs designed to foster an active lifestyle.
Visit website →The Edmonton Seniors' Centre offers a vibrant community for older adults, providing a range of programs, services, and social activities. It aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors through engagement and support.
Visit website →Edmonton55 is a resource hub connecting seniors with various housing options and community programs across Edmonton. They promote active senior living and community engagement through their extensive network.
Visit website →Origin at Longwood offers a luxurious and active lifestyle for seniors, with independent and assisted living options. The community is designed to promote wellness, social connection, and personal growth.
Visit website →Origin at Spring Creek offers a vibrant seniors' living community nestled in the Rocky Mountains, providing independent and assisted living options. Residents enjoy a wide array of amenities and programs designed to promote an active and social lifestyle.
Visit website →Shepherd's Care Foundation operates multiple seniors' living communities across Alberta, offering a range of care levels from independent living to long-term care. They focus on creating vibrant communities where residents can thrive with dignity and support.
Visit website →While Shepherd's Care Foundation is listed, Kensington is a specific, distinct community within their offerings, providing a vibrant seniors' living environment. It offers various levels of care and opportunities for social engagement.
Visit website →This foundation operates several seniors' care communities in Calgary, offering a range of living options from independent to long-term care. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through compassionate service.
Visit website →The Gardens at Westhills offers independent and assisted living for seniors in a vibrant, amenity-rich setting. Residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with opportunities for social connection and personal growth.
Visit website →The Grand Trunk offers independent and supportive living options for seniors, emphasizing a community-focused lifestyle. Residents benefit from various social activities and amenities designed to promote well-being and engagement.
Visit website →The Manor Village at Fish Creek Park provides luxurious senior living with a strong emphasis on community and active lifestyles. Residents benefit from a wide array of services and social programs in a beautiful setting.
Visit website →This senior living community offers independent and assisted living options within a welcoming and engaging environment. Residents enjoy a variety of social activities and amenities that promote a strong sense of community.
Visit website →The Manor Village at Huntington Hills offers luxurious independent and assisted living options for seniors. Residents enjoy a rich array of amenities and services designed to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Visit website →This seniors' community offers independent and assisted living options within a vibrant social setting. Residents enjoy luxurious amenities and a calendar full of engaging activities.
Visit website →The Manor Village at Signature Park offers luxurious independent and assisted living options for seniors. Residents enjoy a wide array of amenities and social activities designed to foster community.
Visit website →The Views at St. Joseph's offers a supportive and engaging environment for seniors, with a focus on community and personalized care. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and social opportunities designed to promote an active lifestyle.
Visit website →This seniors' community offers independent and supportive living options with a focus on active lifestyles and social engagement. Residents benefit from a range of amenities and programs designed to foster a vibrant community.
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