The Qualico tradition started over 65 years ago, with the founding of a home building company in Winnipeg by Mrs. Katherine Friesen (a teacher) and her husband, Dr. David Friesen (a lawyer). The first year they built six houses, and the following year they built thirteen more.

Thousands of Canadian families choose Quality to build their homes every year, many of which are created in Qualico's master planned communities. The company's activities span the entire real estate spectrum and include residential land acquisition and development, single and multi-family home divisions, commercial and industrial development, property management, concrete ready mix, building supply and manufacturing divisions. 

Qualico has always been a champion of community enrichment with a strong history of corporate giving. In our effort to create vibrant communities, we focus our philanthropic efforts on:

• Community Infrastructure
• Education
• Arts and Culture
• Housing and Basic Human Needs 
• Environmental Health
• Healthcare and Medical Research

The company and its people carry on the founders' vision with pride and with a sense of respect for two people who created a life of passion, purpose and inspiration.

Today, Qualico is one of the largest fully integrated, privately-owned real estate companies in Western Canada.