--- title: Bright Beginnings in Bridgeport description: Join us in Bridgeport for 7 Saturdays, a free weekly event series running until December 12, with something new to discover every weekend. image: https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hubfs/Bridgeport_BrightBeginnings_EmailHeader_800%20x%20400%20px%20General.jpg --- ![Bridgeport\_BrightBeginnings\_Landing\_6912x3456](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bridgeport_BrightBeginnings_Landing_6912x3456.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=Bridgeport_BrightBeginnings_Landing_6912x3456.jpg "Bridgeport_BrightBeginnings_Landing_6912x3456") #### Come and experience Bright Beginnings in Bridgeport! *Saturday, October 31st - Saturday, December 12th*   Seven Saturdays, Seven Builders and Seven Reasons to visit Bridgeport! Bright Beginnings in Bridgeport is a **free weekly event series** running until December 12, with something new to discover every weekend.   Each week, a different builder will open their showhome doors to a brand-new experience for the whole family. Think hockey shootouts, sweet treats, festive surprises, and prizes. Grab the kids, bring your friends and spend the afternoon exploring stunning showhomes in one of Chestermere’s newest communities.   While you’re exploring, make sure to scan the QR code located in all showhomes for your chance to win a $500 WestJet gift card, a $500 IKEA gift card, a $250 HomeSense gift card, or a $250 Walmart gift card. Winners will be drawn at the end of the series!   [![Bridgeport Directions](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bridgeport%20Directions.png?width=1270&height=1042&name=Bridgeport%20Directions.png "Bridgeport Directions")](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aURJ4Nz8ip5mvdsH9) ### **Getting to Bridgeport**   **Via 16th Avenue (Highway 1)** Head east on 16th Avenue NE past Stoney Trail (Highway 201). Turn right (south) onto Rainbow Road, and Bridgeport will be located on your right.   **Via 17th Avenue** From Calgary, head east on 17th Avenue SE past Stoney Trail (Highway 201). Continue east until you reach Rainbow Road and turn left. Bridgeport's entrance will be located to your left.   **Via Glenmore Trail (Highway 560)** Head east on Glenmore Trail past Stoney Trail (Highway 201), where it becomes Highway 560. Turn left (north) onto Rainbow Road and continue until you reach Bridgeport on your left.   **Via Paradise Road (from Chestermere)** From 16th Avenue (Highway 1), turn south onto Paradise Road. Follow it south as it curves west to meet Rainbow Road, then turn left. Bridgeport will be on your right. --- [Click for directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/aURJ4Nz8ip5mvdsH9) [![6-Feb-10-2026-04-27-47-7736-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-Feb-10-2026-04-27-47-7736-PM.png?width=200&height=100&name=6-Feb-10-2026-04-27-47-7736-PM.png "6-Feb-10-2026-04-27-47-7736-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Shane-Homes) --- Promotions: [![NuVista Logo no QC](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NuVista%20Logo%20%20no%20QC.png?width=400&height=200&name=NuVista%20Logo%20%20no%20QC.png "NuVista Logo no QC")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-NuVista-Homes) --- Promotions: [![2-May-14-2025-08-44-20-8883-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-May-14-2025-08-44-20-8883-PM.png?width=400&height=200&name=2-May-14-2025-08-44-20-8883-PM.png "2-May-14-2025-08-44-20-8883-PM")](https://vermilionhill.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/showhomes/builder-broadview-homes) --- Promotions: [![Sterling Homes-May-14-2025-09-03-25-4921-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sterling%20Homes-May-14-2025-09-03-25-4921-PM.png?width=400&height=200&name=Sterling%20Homes-May-14-2025-09-03-25-4921-PM.png "Sterling Homes-May-14-2025-09-03-25-4921-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Sterling-Homes) --- Promotions: [![1-Jul-21-2025-04-53-48-5988-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Jul-21-2025-04-53-48-5988-PM.png?width=200&height=100&name=1-Jul-21-2025-04-53-48-5988-PM.png "1-Jul-21-2025-04-53-48-5988-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Trico-Homes) --- Promotions: [![BP Landing Page Builder Items](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BP%20Landing%20Page%20Builder%20Items.png?width=200&height=100&name=BP%20Landing%20Page%20Builder%20Items.png "BP Landing Page Builder Items")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Truman-Homes) --- Promotions: ## Explore Each Builder's Weekend Lineup [![2-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8111-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8111-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=2-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8111-PM.png "2-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8111-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Broadview-Homes)    **A Sweet Surprise**   **Saturday, October 31**   Find hidden treats and 5 lucky winners will win a $100 Visa Gift Card. ### Broadview Homes  533 & 537 Bridgeport Street   [![6-Nov-13-2026-05-55-22-1052-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-Nov-13-2026-05-55-22-1052-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=6-Nov-13-2026-05-55-22-1052-PM.png "6-Nov-13-2026-05-55-22-1052-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Truman-Homes)   **Score Big in Bridgeport** **Saturday, November 7**   Play to win Calgary Flames merch plus the grand prize of Calgary Flames tickets to the Holiday Game on December 8th. ### Truman 549 & 553 Bridgeport Street   [![5-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8093-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8093-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=5-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8093-PM.png "5-Nov-13-2026-05-55-20-8093-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Trico-Homes)   **The Diwali Celebration** **Saturday, November 14**   Join Trico for a Henna artist, chai & mithai and enter for your chance to win $150 Costco gift card. ### Trico Homes  541 & 545 Bridgeport Street    [![1-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3243-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3243-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=1-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3243-PM.png "1-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3243-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-NuVista-Homes)   **Black Friday Scratch & Win** **Saturday, November 21**   A little Black Friday fun is waiting for you. Stop by for a showhome tour, scratch to reveal your prize and you could walk away with treats or a $100 gift card. ### Nuvista Homes  404 Bridgeport Glen    [![7-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3984-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3984-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=7-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3984-PM.png "7-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-3984-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Excel-Homes)      **Winter Wonderland: There's Snow Place Like Home** **Saturday, November 28**   Enjoy an afternoon filled with festive fun, including a hot chocolate bar, sweet treats, winter games and a surprise visit from Frozen characters.   ### Excel Homes  524 & 528 Bridgeport Street [![4-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6370-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6370-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=4-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6370-PM.png "4-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6370-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Sterling-Homes)    **A Tree Full of Dreams** **Saturday, December 5**   Write down your goal, tuck it inside an ornament and hang it on the Tree of Dreams between November 21 and December 5 for a chance to win $500!   ### Sterling Homes  408 Bridgeport Glen     [![3-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6871-PM](https://info.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6871-PM.png?width=400&height=400&name=3-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6871-PM.png "3-Nov-13-2026-05-55-21-6871-PM")](https://bridgeport.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com/Builder-Shane-Homes)    **Frosty Family Photos** **Saturday, December 12**   Join Shane Homes for free family photos, snowflake decorating for kids, and your chance to win a Movie Night Basket!  ### Shane Homes  557 & 561 Bridgeport Street   ## Sign up for Bridgeport's mailing list to stay up to date on the latest news, updates, and exciting announcements! 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