Optimism remains high as downtown vacancies hold steady

Optimism remains high as downtown vacancies hold steady

Jan 8, 2026

A new report from CBRE shows Calgary’s commercial vacancy rate is still sitting at 30 per cent. While vacancies are high, so is optimism surrounding long-term growth in the city.A new report from CBRE shows Calgary’s commercial vacancy rate is still sitting at 30 per cent. While vacancies are high, so is optimism surrounding long-term growth in the city.