Overview
Canvas at Millrise is the multi-building condominium anchored by 11 Millrise Drive SW. The four-storey, wood-frame complex wraps landscaped courtyards and combines one- and two-bedroom homes with a resident lounge, fitness room and practical transit access. Typical records span approximately 511-873 sq ft.
The project was completed across phases, so exact address, corporation, floor, courtyard exposure, parking and storage matter more than the shared Canvas name alone.
Building facts
- Year built
- 2007Verified
Individual phases and home records may show later completion dates.
- Storeys
- 4Reported
- Construction
- Wood-frame low-rise with stone and siding over underground parkingReported
- Amenities
- Fitness room, resident lounge and party room, library area, gazebo courtyard, visitor parking and elevatorReported
- Parking
- Titled heated underground parking; stall count varies by homeVaries by unit
- Post-tensioned slab
- Governed by corporation records
The corporation's structural drawings define the underground parkade structure.
Facts are drawn from public developer coverage, City of Calgary open data and editorial review. Confirm material items against current condominium documents before an offer.
Architecture & development
Canvas uses red and cream siding, dark stone piers, broad balconies and low-pitched roof forms. Wings turn inward around green courtyards with timber pergolas and sitting areas, giving many homes a landscaped outlook.
Wood-frame residential levels sit above concrete underground parking. Phase and address should be reconciled with the condominium plan before comparing capital obligations or construction dates.
Homes & layouts
One-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom plans commonly range from about 511 to 873 sq ft. Open kitchens, granite references, in-suite laundry, balconies and split-bedroom layouts appear across records.
Compare plan efficiency, courtyard or outward exposure, balcony depth, bedroom separation, locker and parking. Upper-floor homes may gain light and privacy; ground-floor homes can have easier outdoor access.
Amenities
Commissioned photography documents the central gazebo courtyard, a furnished resident lounge with library shelving and a dedicated fitness room. Building records also reference party space, visitor parking and elevator service.
Confirm whether the exact address shares every amenity, together with current hours, bookings and cost allocation. The courtyard landscape itself is a material reserve and operating asset.
Parking & mobility
Titled heated underground parking is common, often paired with a separate locker. Confirm both legal or assigned records, the elevator route, visitor supply, clearance and electric-vehicle policy.
Shawnessy station is approximately 680 m away in a straight line. The practical route places Canvas among Calgary's more transit-accessible suburban low-rise communities.
Transit & location
Millrise Station and Shawnessy's commercial district provide groceries, restaurants, pharmacy and everyday services near the complex. The CTrain connects north through the south line, while Macleod Trail handles regional driving.
Canvas balances a residential courtyard setting with access to larger commercial infrastructure. Walk the exact route to the station and shops in the season and time of day that matter.
Canvas is close to Shawnessy station and the Millrise Station retail area, with groceries, restaurants, services, parks and south-line transit within the surrounding district.
Neighbourhood context
Millrise is an established south Calgary community of detached homes, townhouses and apartment sites near the CTrain. Canvas is one of its most recognizable multi-family projects because of the coordinated courtyards and amenity program.
Courtyard, street and neighbouring-building views differ sharply. The exact wing and floor should anchor any price or lifestyle comparison.
Construction & systems
Wood framing, siding, stone, windows, balconies and roof assemblies form the envelope. Shared systems include elevators, fire protection, heating, water, drainage, ventilation, underground parking and landscaped courtyards.
Review reserve history for roofs, exterior walls, balconies, windows, elevators, parkade work and courtyard drainage. Phase-specific records should explain whether costs are shared across the broader project.
Buying here
Confirm the exact Canvas address and corporation, then compare floor, exposure, plan, parking title and locker. Review the condominium plan, shared-facility agreements, reserve study, budget, insurance, bylaws and recent minutes.
A strong purchase combines an efficient plan with straightforward station access and clear phase-level funding. Verify utilities, amenity rights, pet rules and renovation approvals.
Selling here
Lead with the commissioned exterior and gazebo courtyard, then show the actual lounge and fitness room rather than generic amenity claims. State the exact address, floor, exposure, stall and locker.
Comparable sales should begin in the same Canvas building and phase, adjusting for courtyard orientation, floor, size, parking, storage and condition before expanding across Millrise.
Current listings
Public listings for Canvas at Millrise appear here when they become available. We do not display private CREB or MLS data.
Request current listingsQuestions we hear about this building
›When was Canvas at Millrise built?
Canvas at Millrise at 11 Millrise Drive SW was completed in 2007.
›What kind of construction is Canvas at Millrise?
Wood-frame low-rise with stone and siding over underground parking. Acoustic performance, insurance and reserve-planning considerations follow from the structural system; confirm details against the corporation's records.
›Does YYCCondos publish sold prices or private CREB data?
No. We publish editorial building research from public sources. Sold prices, MLS remarks, unit numbers and personal identifiers are excluded by policy.
Correct or contribute
Own or manage a unit at Canvas at Millrise? Our researchers welcome factual corrections, updated amenity details, and pointers to public sources we may have missed.