Edge isn't a bad suggestion. Crossovers make a lot of sense in Calgary - I drive an RX350 and find the balance between size and economy to be pretty ideal, but I don't have kids. The Highlander is also pretty solid on fuel economy for its size, even the non-hybrid version.
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The cars I am leaning towards are the new Acura RDX, the Lexus ES300 H, IS250 AWD and even the CT 200H, and am also interested in the Audi Allroad or A3 diesel or the Prius. The new Subaru Outback is probably the best of the bunch, but I am biased towards Subarus. I really like the Allroad interior.
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Subaru is an inherently practical vehicle. It is the quintessence of utilitarian in my view. If that's what you want you can't do better. Of the cars on your list (that I've driven recently), that RDX is for me the most fun. Make sure you compare the current year model (if you're looking at buying new) to a SHAWD version from 2009 or so because it has changed and the comparison may be instructive to you in terms of what you want your car to feel like. Was for me.
As I say I can vouch for Lexus, it works for me, but it's very different from the Acura experience in my view - purely comfort oriented, far in excess of any "sport" or "performance" feel. That said I haven't driven an IS in a while, and it's possible that it's a totally different beast.