“Lead an urban lifestyle centred on connections, culture and cuisine in the heart of Calgary’s Mission District.”
As you stride up the manicured pathway to Chartwell Fountains of Mission Retirement Residence under canopies of mature trees—aware of how a blend of traditional buildings and modern homes endow the street with distinct curb appeal—you’ll be hard pressed to believe such an intimate, tucked-away location could be within five minutes of thriving downtown Calgary.
Our residents cherish the neighbourhood we call home—many of them having lived in the Mission District their whole lives—especially as we’re within a short distance from many local amenities, including boutique shopping, fine-dining restaurants and popular cafés on the red mile, Calgary’s 17th Avenue Retail & Entertainment District. Boasting walking paths along the winding Elbow River, leafy parks, the Scotiabank Saddledome—home to the Calgary Stampede—and numerous local eateries, grocery stores and pharmacies, it’s no wonder our location has one of the best walking scores in the city.
Many of our residents find that once they move into Chartwell Fountains of Mission, their social network quickly expands. The lifestyle at our retirement community is designed to promote conversation and connection: walk through our doors and you’ll see people chatting together in the bistro over a cup of coffee, painting together in the art room, listening to someone play the piano in our fireplace lounge, or exchanging thoughts during a guest speaker presentation or meeting of the Men’s Club. Our lovely dining room is also a place of lively conversation and laughter, inspired by the delicious dining experience delivered by Chef Lee, our award-winning Chef de Cuisine who prepares meals emphasizing fresh, locally-sourced fare, seasonal flavours and beautiful plate presentation.
Chartwell Fountains of Mission has a cozy village feel, thanks to unique amenities like a resident-run “General Store,” an abundance of open-concept common space, as well as traditional touches like stone fireplaces and water features. With renovations to our main floor and amenity spaces coming soon, you’ll see us retain our traditional charm, but acquire a more elegant look reminiscent of Banff Springs. Meanwhile, our suites—including our beautiful studio-plus-dens—are considered some of the most spacious in the city, featuring unique layouts, Juliet balconies and an abundance of natural light.
Our residents are interesting and engaging individuals who are proud to call us home. If you want to live in an urban setting and benefit from a complement of convenient independent supportive living services—not to mention a varied social life—you may soon be calling Chartwell Fountains of Mission home, too.
