Delacour Development Corp. (DDC) is creating something exciting six minutes east of Calgary, in the rural western hamlet of Delacour.
Having signed agreements to acquire 315 acres of land in March, the area will be known as Delacour Crossing — a vibrant new community that will feature single-family homes, a commercial entertainment space, modern amenities and the rebranding of an existing golf course as The Golf Club at Delacour Crossing.
Building a community
Established 110 years ago, Delacour will see the development of 480 home sites between 50 and 65 feet wide, which are no longer available in The City of Calgary. Many of the 50-65-foot lots will face the golf course or the canal, and 40-foot-wide lots will also be available as a side-by-side villa option.
Housing options will include villas, single-family residences and estate homes — ideal for a range of potential residents, including retirees, golf enthusiasts, multigenerational families and investors.
Spread over three phases of development, DDC will select four leading Calgary builders to construct and sell homes over the next two to seven years.
“Delacour currently has a population of only five people, but in just a few years, this community will be home to roughly 1,500 people,” says Gerry Mendyk, founder, CEO and chief financial officer of DDC. “The recreation facilities will be a year-round destination for the greater Calgary area, and the expansion will create dozens of new job opportunities for Albertans.”
Targeting fall 2025, an upcoming sales centre will feature a physical 3D model of the entire community, giving prospective buyers an immersive and accurate preview of life in Delacour Crossing. “Interactive software will offer detailed views of the available home types, and each builder will work closely with buyers to build the perfect home,” says Adam Oruclar, founder and chief marketing officer.
The community will feature connected pathways, park space and a vibrant village centre.
Teeing up some change
A links-style championship course featuring open terrain and natural features draped along the undulating farmland in eastern Rocky View County, The Golf Club at Delacour Crossing originally opened in 2005 and has since become a favourite among local enthusiasts after earning a nomination as one of Canada’s best golf courses. DDC is looking to enhance that experience with several upgrades, including a new 25,000-square-foot clubhouse and homeowner facility, a banquet and event centre (The Station), a year-round driving range (The Range) and a racquet and fitness club (The Courts).
The Range will feature Top Tracer, a cutting-edge technology that tracks golf ball flight in real time, offering feedback and insight to players of all skill levels.
“It’s the best golf-tracking technology on the market, used by the PGA, with more data points than anything else available,” says Simon Hawkshaw, founder and chief operating officer of DDC. “It can be a fun entertainment experience or serve as an accurate training tool to help experienced players improve their game.”
The Range will also include a sports lounge, social and games area and 32 all-weather bays, allowing golfers to enjoy the sport year-round — rain or shine, and even snow.
The new clubhouse will offer an elevated experience with a modern farmhouse aesthetic, sure to appeal to both seasoned golfers and newcomers alike.
“The Golf Club at Delacour Crossing is a hidden gem, regarded as one of Alberta’s top golf courses,” says Mendyk. “Community feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with tons of excitement around the new amenities to come.”
Hal Walker, founder and chairman of DDC, has built and owned several golf courses across Alberta, British Columbia and the Caribbean over the past few decades. He says, “The Golf Club at Delacour Crossing is, without question, the most exciting project I’ve been a part of.”
“The foundation laid by the original developer is outstanding,” Walker continues, “and what truly excites me is the vibrant, forward-thinking community we are about to build.”
Delacour Crossing will also feature The Courts, a world-class, multi-purpose racquet and fitness centre, offering recreational activities for residents and neighbouring communities. DDC has forged an affiliation with the Bow Valley Athletic Club with reciprocal benefits for members.
Chasing a record
The Guinness World Records will have its eyes on The Golf Club at Delacour Crossing on September 15, when the community aims to break the record for the fastest round of golf (FROG).
Oruclar says the goal is to complete 18 holes in less than 11 minutes, with a team of golf professionals and low-handicap golfers stationed along each hole acting.
“It will be a fun-filled charity event, inspired by the spirit of what’s coming together at Delacour Crossing as a community,” he says, adding that family-friendly activities will also be part of the celebration.
From a picturesque, humble hamlet to the Calgary area’s next premier mixed-use destination, Delacour Crossing is a hole-in-one for modern golf living — where lifestyle, leisure and luxury come together in perfect harmony.
For more information, visit delacourcrossing.ca.
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