From a distance, the view of Calgary’s skyline is what you would expect from a city of over 1.2 million people. But, when you find yourself in and amongst our downtown, you experience just how diverse and unique it is to Calgary. The Bow and Elbow Rivers border much of the area. These rivers offer mature, lush landscaping, and adjacent pathways that flow with families, cyclists and river walkers. Cultural landmarks like the Bow building, New Central Library, National Music Centre and Glenbow Museum not only impress, but invite you in to explore and learn. Heritage buildings like Old City Hall, Calgary Public Building, and the Calgary Tower remind us of our history.
This is not just another downtown – this is Calgary’s Community.
Here's what we have going on in downtown Calgary
Downtown Calgary has a lot going on - festivals, events and projects. It's a gathering place for Calgarians and visitors from all over. Check out what we're up to in Calgary’s most eclectic neighbourhood.
Projects in downtown Calgary will support your community now and for decades to come. Each of the projects in the area has the same objective: building and maintaining a wonderful neighbourhood for all Calgarians to enjoy.
To help support Calgary’s economic recovery, we’ve created a downtown strategy that brings together the ideas and expertise of our civic and community partners.
Calgary’s Downtown Boundaries
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