Calgary Districts & Neighbourhoods

Eau Claire Festival Market is a unique shopping market located near Prince's Island Park on Barclay Parade. In addition to one-of-a-kind shops, a variety of restaurants, a food court and a wine market, Eau Claire Festival Market also features entertainment venues such as Cineplex Odeon Theatre and Cinescape (an arcade and entertainment complex). A spa, hair salon and gym are also on site.

The Fourth Street neighbourhood encompasses 13 blocks of Calgary's south west and boasts over 35 restaurants, shopping, entertainment, art, medical services, business services, and a hip young exciting energy.

Located in the heart of the city, Calgary’s Cultural District is home to dozens of arts and culture hotspots like galleries, museums, theatres, concert halls and outdoor festival space, plus excellent shopping, dining and nightlife all within a few browsable blocks.

Victoria Park is a budding community located directly south of downtown Calgary. A mix of historic buildings and exciting new developments, the district runs east to west between 6 Street SE and 2 Street SW, and north to south between 10 Avenue and 17 Avenue. Neighbouring the Stampede grounds, the area includes Calgary's Warehouse District, historic Central Memorial Park and Library, and a host of restaurants and shops along 1st Street SW.

Brentwood is a northwest neighbourhood in Calgary, AB. It was established in 1960 and is adjacent to the communities of Dalhousie, Collingwood and Varsity. Nearby amenities include the Brentwood C-train Station, the University of Calgary and Brentwood Village Mall which features popular stores such as Safeway and London Drugs.

Located in northwest Calgary, the Bowness district is known for its beautiful park that is great for recreational activities in both winter and summer.

Located in Calgary's southeast between 8th and 14th Streets this district was once home to some historic figures. The area was home to Alberta's first Senator, James Loughheed and author/activist Nellie McClung among others.

This beautiful up-scale Calgary neighbourhood is bounded by 17th Avenue and 14th Street Southwest. This area is great for shopping, dinning or for just taking a stroll.

Kensington is one of Calgary's oldest areas and also one of its most popular. Street side cafes, specialty boutiques and an eclectic mix of people make it a favourite on the weekends. The district is located just north of the Bow River at 10th Street NW.

Purported to be Canada's second largest Chinatown, this neighbourhood dates back to 1910. It is located between the Bow River and 4th Avenue SW in downtown Calgary. Pedestrian traffic is always steady here, with Sunday being the most lively. Visitors to this area will find unique and bargain gift shops, a couple of shopping centres, and grocery stores along with a plethora of bakeries and restaurants. Visually, the area is in contrast with downtown's new and sterile skyscrapers, and instead offers small two storey buildings with neon and handpainted signage, Peking ducks hanging in windows, trendy Asian youths drinking bubble tea, Chinese stylized street lamps and phone booths and much more. The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, one of Canada's largest cultural centres, is also located here. Its central dome designed after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing is worth seeing.

Inglewood was the first community formed in Calgary and features over 200 pre-1914 buildings, including commercial, industrial and domestic structures. Considered a fashionable business district, visitors can enjoy a meal at one of several restaurants or do a little shopping there.