Learn about the various Neighbourhoods in Calgary.

Every year (since 2013), our city marks the anniversary of the flood with community gatherings, block parties and family events to celebrate the neighbourly spirit in Calgary. 

If you're looking to take part in Calgary Neighbour Day, happening this Saturday, June 17th, here's what's happening in northwest Calgary:

  • Beddington: open to Beddington residents, take part in a barbecue at the park on Berwick Road and Berwick Drive NW from 12 to 2pm. More information online. 
  • Highland Park: the Highland Park Community Association is putting this free pancake breakfast on, which will include games and entertainment as well. Join at 3716 - 2 Street NW from 9am to 12pm. 
  • Highwood: this unique event is actually a plant exchange, where you can bring…

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Mount Pleasant is a beautifully treed community in Northwest Calgary that is very popular with home buyers. Confederation Park, a crescent shape park consisting of over 160 hectares, runs along the neighbourhood's north side. There is a wide variety of homes available in the area, including condos, townhomes, new infill homes, and war-time bungalows. The neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant offers an active community association which publishes a monthly newsletter and maintains a variety of community amenities and programs including the Sportsplex, sports and childrens' programs. The Sportsplex has an indoor ice rink popular for hockey and skating. There is an outdoor pool which offers swimming lessons and can be rented for private parties as well. Other…

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Citadel is a well established family oriented community in Northwest Calgary. It is beautifully maintained throughout the year and offers a variety of pathways, parks, playgrounds and recreational spaces. Due to the local geography, many of the homes in Citadel offer stunning mountain and ravine views.

Citadel was one of the first communities in Northwest Calgary to adopt a Home Owner Association (HOA) fee. As a result, it is one of the most attractive areas in NW Calgary with rustic brick walls, beautiful flowers, trees and immaculate parks. The Citadel community association is run by a group of volunteers who organize such great events as an annual Stampede Breakfast and a free Winter Gala. The community of Morningside is located on the east side of…

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Arbour Lake is Northwest Calgary's only lake community, featuring a trout stocked, 10 acre lake, mountain views, and a plethora of parks and walkways. Located in the community is the brand new state of the art public high school, Robert Thirsk. Recreation opportuities abound in Arbour Lake, with swimming, boating, fishing, and skating areas and facilities to choose from. Within the community is also the newly built Crowfoot Library offering stunning mountain views and access to resources for learning, enrichment, and enjoyment. Walking paths, ravines, and greenbelts make this beautiful area a very walk-friendly community.

Arbour Lake is truly a community that has it all. Located next to Crowfoot Crossing, one of the largest outdoor malls in Calgary,…

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Royal Oak is located in Calgary's far Northwest. The community consists of wetlands, treed areas and a ridge that overlooks the picturesque Rocky Mountains. There is also plenty of green space, an environmental reserve, playgrounds, a wading pool and a pathway system that winds through the community and connects with the city's pathway network.

Established in 1998, this beautiful community is blessed with a gently rolling topography which gives many of the homes spectacular mountain views. There is a mixture of homes for everyone - from apartment condos and townhouses, starter to estate homes, and villas for the empty nesters. Royal Oak is comprised of the "subdivisions" of Royal Oak Estates at the South end of the community, the Royal Highlands and…

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The Northwest Calgary community of Hawkwood features stunning views of both the city and the Rocky Mountains. It was established in 1981 and named after its original landowners, John and Joseph Hawkwood. Homes in Hawkwood include retirement condos, mid-range homes, and estate homes.

The shopping plazas in Hawkwood offer convenience stores, drycleaners, restaurants & childcare facilities. Additional shopping is minutes away at the Crowfoot Shopping complex - with Safeway, Co-op and Rona among its many retailers. The Crowfoot library, LRT & YMCA are also found here. The newly developed Beacon Hill shopping district is just North of Hawkwood - with anchors such as Costco, Home Depot and Canadian Tire. There are also two churches - St. Thomas United and…

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West Hillhurst is a vibrant, dynamic community located just North of the Bow River and Downtown Calgary. Located next to trendy Kensington Village, it is the perfect choice for those who want to live where they can work, shop and play!

The land that makes up the West Hillhurst community was originally owned by the Riley family, a prominent pioneer family. This eclectic community is comprised of a mixture of older homes built for soldiers returning from WWII, new infills, and condos & townhouses. Residents have easy access to SAIT, the Alberta College of Art and the University of Calgary as well as quick access to the river pathways.

With it's close proximity to the Bow River path system, West Hillhurst is the perfect choice for runners, cyclists and…

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Tuscany was recently ranked 11th by Avenue Magazine as one of Calgary's Best Neighborhoods. This upscale Northwest neighborhood boasts scenic mountain views, a 170-acre natural ravine system, and a first class private community centre. It is a family oriented community with many amenites for both young and old.

Rich in amenities, the centre of the community offers a grocery store, post office, drycleaners, medical centers and a shopping plaza. Tuscany residents also have access to a Home Depot located down the hill on the south side of the community. Nearby Crowfoot Crossing also offers access to a myriad of shops, reataurants and movie theatres.

Recreation opportunities abound in Tuscany with it's beautiful ravines, walking paths, and easy access…

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The Northwest neighborhood of Edgemont is Calgary's largest community. The elevation of Edgemont offers homes stunning city and mountain views. The area features pathways through beautiful ravines, tennis courts, skating rinks, and playgrounds. The Edgemont Community Centre has much to offer with gym facilities, banquet & meeting rooms, and many activities facilitated by the community.

Edgemont homes make up a master-planned community initially developed by Carma in 1978. The community was almost 30 years in the making, with its final phases completed in 2005. With one of the highest elevations in the City of Calgary, stunning views of the city and mountains abound. The Eastern edge of Edgemont borders Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks…

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The Hamptons is one of northwest Calgary's premier golf communities. This highly sought after, affluent community is well suited to Executive living. The stunning golf course of The Hamptons weaves through the neighbourhood with manicured fairways and greens, gorgeous ponds and natural ravines.

The Hamptons offers residents so much more than golf; the community is rich in amenities including an Olympic size hockey rink, tennis courts, ball diamonds, soccer pitches and a state-of-the art playground. An annual HOA fee of $200 ensures the community stays in peak condition year round with enhanced area maintenance, including planting of flower beds, increased grass cutting, watering and weeding. The Hamptons Homeowner Association is very active, putting on…

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