Welcome to Calgary’s naming portal

Calgary’s naming portal provides the opportunity for Calgarians to engage and celebrate our city’s identity through the names of public places like streets, parks, and buildings. Whether you want to learn about Calgary’s naming history, join current naming projects, suggest a new name or change an existing one, this portal is the place to start.

What public spaces and assets can be named?

  • Roadways
  • Communities
  • Buildings
  • Bridges
  • CTrain stations
  • Parks and pathways
  • Minor community assets

Related documents

The City of Calgary's Naming of City Assets Policy

Related links

Naming FAQs

Contact us

Naming process

naming process

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Naming process image description

Graphic timeline with four steps along a horizontal line and arrows pointing to the right:

  • Step 1. Naming application (document icon);
  • Step 2. Public engagement (three people with speech bubbles);
  • Step 3. Council/administration approval (gavel icon);
  • Step 4. Naming announcement (megaphone icon).

Renaming process

renaming process

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Renaming process image description

Graphic timeline with seven steps along a horizontal line and arrows pointing to the right:

  • Step 1. Renaming application (document icon);
  • Step 2. Public engagement (three people with speech bubbles);
  • Step 3. Council/administration review & decision to keep or remove name (person on a podium);
  • Step 4. Naming application (document icon);
  • Step 5. Public engagement (three people with speech bubbles);
  • Step 6. Council/administration approval (gavel icon);
  • Step 7. Naming announcement (megaphone icon). 
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