$229,9001503, 1188 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $354/month1 Bed1 Bath402 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2337374 · Courtesy of eXp Realty
Calgary Condo Building Guide · Beltline · Victoria Park
The Guardian, Calgary
Twin 44-storey towers in Victoria Park, among the tallest residential buildings in Calgary.
The Guardian's two towers were the tallest residential buildings in Calgary when they were finished, and they still dominate the Victoria Park skyline. Their glass, brick and sandstone base nods to the area's old warehouses, and the restored 1912 Victoria School, a Municipal Historic Resource, stands between The Guardian and its neighbour Arriva. Penthouse suites share the top floors with residents' amenity spaces.
Building Facts
The Guardian at a Glance
| Address | 1122 and 1188 3 Street SE, Calgary |
| Area | Beltline · Victoria Park |
| Buildings | Two 44-storey towers, about 143 to 147 m tall, on a shared podium with live/work units at street level |
| Units | 616 (City of Calgary records: 309 in the North tower and 307 in the South); CTBUH lists 316 and 308, and SkyriseCities cites 620 |
| Developer | Hon Developments |
| Architect | IBI Group |
| Builder | Axiom Builders |
| Completed | North tower 2015, South tower 2016 |
| Location | 3 Street SE at 11 Avenue in Victoria Park, a few blocks from the Stampede grounds and Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station |
| Nearest CTrain | Victoria Park/Stampede (Red Line) — about 412 m in a straight line, roughly a 5-minute walk · see the {C.TRANSIT} map |
Sources: CTBUH Skyscraper Center — The Guardian North Tower · CTBUH Skyscraper Center — The Guardian South Tower · SkyriseCities — Guardian twin tower development welcomes residents (2016) · SkyriseCities — Building the tallest residential towers in Calgary (2018) · Wikipedia — List of tallest buildings in Calgary · City of Calgary — Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel) open data
Reported Features
- Penthouse suites on the top floors, alongside residents' amenity spaces
- Street-level live/work units in the podium
- Views over Stampede Park, Downtown and the Rockies from upper floors
- Walking distance to the Saddledome, Stampede Park and the 17 Avenue SE restaurants
Features as reported; confirm current amenities for a specific unit in its listing and the condo documents.
Condos for Sale Now
Condos for Sale at The Guardian
10 units listed for sale in this building right now.
$229,9001503, 1188 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $354/month1 Bed1 Bath402 sq ftView Details
$239,9003405, 1188 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $429/month1 Bed1 Bath502 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2348469 · Courtesy of D Gees Realty Inc.
$275,0001608, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $525/month1 Bed1 Bath514 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2338741 · Courtesy of eXp Realty
$355,0001302, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $717/month2 Beds2 Baths751 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2345749 · Courtesy of Hope Street Real Estate Corp.
$359,9001602, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $654/month2 Beds2 Baths749 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2334726 · Courtesy of RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
$374,9003407, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $857/month2 Beds2 Baths823 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2341615 · Courtesy of RE/MAX First
$390,0002604, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $716/month2 Beds2 Baths752 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2346791 · Courtesy of Century 21 Bravo Realty
$479,9001509, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $852/month2 Beds2 Baths934 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2338165 · Courtesy of RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
$500,0002609, 1188 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $890/month2 Beds2 Baths923 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2344518 · Courtesy of Nineteen 88 Real Estate
$1,250,0003903, 1122 3 Street SEBeltline, CalgaryCondo fee $2,223/month2 Beds3 Baths2,479 sq ftView DetailsMLS® A2324279 · Courtesy of CIR Realty
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Pros & Cons
The Guardian Pros and Cons
From the building facts on this page. We don't publish owner reviews; ask us what recent buyers and the condo documents say.
Pros
- About 412 m from Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station, roughly a 5-minute walk.
- Beltline has a Walk Score of 91, so daily errands can be done on foot.
- Newer building (completed 2015), so major components are still early in their life.
- Reported features include penthouse suites on the top floors, alongside residents' amenity spaces, street-level live/work units in the podium, views over Stampede Park, Downtown and the Rockies from upper floors.
Cons & what to check
- Newer buildings have a shorter track record of fees and reserve fund planning to judge.
- Event days at Stampede Park bring crowds and traffic, and the planned new arena and event centre district next door will change the area; with two towers, ask how costs and facilities are shared.
Is The Guardian a good building to buy in?
It depends on what you need. The Guardian suits buyers who want big-city views at Beltline prices, Stampede and Flames fans, and investors looking for a large, liquid building. On the plus side: about 412 m from Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station, roughly a 5-minute walk. Before you buy, newer buildings have a shorter track record of fees and reserve fund planning to judge. Every building's health shows in its condo documents: the reserve fund study, budget and minutes.
Who it suits
Buyers who want big-city views at Beltline prices, Stampede and Flames fans, and investors looking for a large, liquid building.
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What to check before you buy
Event days at Stampede Park bring crowds and traffic, and the planned new arena and event centre district next door will change the area; with two towers, ask how costs and facilities are shared. See our condo document review guide.
The Neighbourhood
Living Near The Guardian
Beltline: Calgary's most walkable neighbourhood and its largest condo market. Walk Score 91, Transit Score 80, Bike Score 90. Typical condo values: $246,000–$384,000 (middle 50% of 2026 City of Calgary assessments).
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