Why are the Prairies leading Canada’s housing market as major cities slow?

“I believe we’re at the bottom of this market, so even though we’ve been bruised by the start of this year there’s some optimism for the fall markets,” he said. 

Source: CENTURY 21 Canada 

The Prairies posted Canada’s strongest results, as per the survey, extending a multi-year trend.  

Regina’s 13 percent gain in detached homes led the country, with Brandon, Winnipeg and Saskatoon close behind in the same category, and only Regina and Brandon condos slipped, then only slightly. 

Alberta prices eased modestly, the firm said, a reversal from 2025 when it was the only province to rise across the board.