About Petrotown – Calgary

Neighbourhoods

Downtown living continues to be a popular choice for buyers who prefer the urban lifestyle; and with so many new condo projects, there are more living options than ever. Projects like the LaCaille, the Waterfront and the Eau Claire have really set the bar for luxury downtown condos. Other popular projects include the Central.

Crescent Heights
A neighbourhood with a view! With a stunning panorama of the downtown and river valley, Crescent Heights is the ideal location for those seeking a stroll to work and a quiet respite from it all at the end of the day. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city, residents enjoy classic heritage homes mingling with some of Calgary's best new architecture. From quaint bungalows to expansive mansions, Crescent Heights can satisfy anyone's wish list. From the beautiful gardens in Rotary Park to the breathtaking vistas on the walk at McHugh Bluff, this neighbourhood enchants.

Marda Loop
Encompassing the established neighbourhoods of South Calgary, Altadore, East Richmond and Knob Hill, Marda Loop is a dynamic and vibrant area of the inner city. Older homes are giving way to exciting new builds and everything from quaint and casual to sprawling and grand make up the transformed streetscapes. Small, unique shops and delectable restaurants invite residents to walk its streets while the lush, treed parks and playgrounds call to its residents to play and relax. With a harmonious mix of condos, single and attached homes and unique shops and services, Marda Loop is your small town within the city.

Cliff Bungalow & Mission districts
Handsome, upper end condos and unique heritage homes intermingle effortlessly in this beautiful and vital area of the city. Residents want for nothing as fabulous restaurants, unique shops and first-class services are all within a short, scenic walk. With the lush, green pathways of the Elbow River set against the backdrop of the city's downtown skyline, this neighbourhood invites you to work and to unwind and, maybe, never see the inside of your car, again.

Victoria Park & East Village districts
Home to the city's true industrial lofts and stunning, new high-rise developments, the Rivers District brings downtown living to life. These addresses offer spectacular views, first-class amenities and can satisfy tastes from fun and funky to elegant and overstated. A hot-bed of exciting, new developments spearheaded by both the City itself and visionary developers are working to bring art and culture home to the neighbourhood.

From museums to theatre, outdoor festivals to excellent shopping, dining and nightlife at your front door, what will you do first?

Elbow Park
This upscale neighbourhood just south of the city centre features all the grandeur and charm of classic, heritage homes and the elegance and beauty of stunning, new architectural designs. Wide streets, treed boulevards, a meandering river and quiet living make up daily life in Elbow Park. Families enjoy some of the best schools and parks in the city and urban professionals relish the close proximity to the core and the quick commute to outlining areas of the city.

Mount Royal
One of Calgary's most prestigious neighourhoods and home to some of its grandest estates of diverse styles, Mount Royal offers quiet, private living on beautiful lots with a preponderance of greenery and space. Passing through the neighbourhood one finds exciting collections of world-class architecture balanced with stunning old-world designs in brick and sandstone. From its hilltop location it boasts magnificent vistas over the downtown skyline to its north and meandering river valley views to its south. With its idyllic, park-like setting one forgets that the core and all it offers, is but minutes away.

Kensington & West Hillhurst
With its short commute to the core, quaint streets and mix of old and new, Kensington and West Hillhurst represent two of Calgary's most highly sought after neighbourhoods. This well-established area is a playful mix of single and multi-family residences with charming heritage homes, funky, new town homes and modern dwellings making up its streetscapes. Side-street cafés, specialty boutiques and an eclectic mix of people make this an exciting and vibrant area of Petrotown. The Bow River pathways over the Louise Bridge lead you to the city centre and scenic walks bring you to Riley Park, Prince's Island and Eau Claire Market Place.

Neighbourhoods