Airdrie (Alberta)

Airdrie was established as a railway siding in 1889 during the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway. It was named for Airdrie, Scotland. In 1901, the first farmhouse and barn were built, followed by a post office and store in that same year. Today, Airdrie is a bedroom community and industrial centre.

By plane

Airdrie is served by the Airdrie Airport, a private airport with no scheduled flights. The closest major airport is the Calgary International Airport.

By car

It is north of Calgary in the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2) and Highway 567.
Highway 567 provides access to Cochrane to the west and Irricana to the east.

By bus

InterCity Express (ICE) connects the Airdrie and Calgary transit hubs by a two-way express bus service.

• Route 900 runs from Airdrie to Calgary every hour, seven days a week. Route 900 operates along Main Street in Airdrie, including connections with Local Transit at the South Transit Terminal, stops in-front of Entry 2 at CrossIron Mills Mall and on 36 St by the Rundle LRT station. $3-5 one-way (Apr 2018).
• During peak commuting times M-F in the morning and afternoon, Route 901 connects East Airdrie to downtown Calgary, and Route 902 connects West Airdrie to downtown Calgary. Routes 901 and 902 do not operate on statutory holidays. $9 one-way (Apr 2018).

Local bus service is provided by Airdrie Transit, $2.25 (Apr 2018). Airdrie Transit operates three local routes on a 30-minute frequency during high demand morning and afternoon times, and a 60-minute frequency at all other times.

Airdrie's primary cultural venues include the Nose Creek Valley Museum and the Bert Church Live Theatre.

• Nose Creek Valley Museum

  phone: +1 403-948-6685
  address: 1701 Main St S
  The museum houses more than 10,000 artifacts, wildlife displays, First Nations display, settler’s cabin, blacksmith shop, general store, barbershop, 4-H displays, antique cars and farm machinery, one of Canada’s largest arrowhead collections, memorabilia from World Wars I and II.

• Airdrie Festival of LightsNose Creek Park hosts the annual festival in the Christmas season. Other annual festivals include the Canada Day Parade and the Airdrie Pro Rodeo.

• Crossiron Mills

  phone: +1 403 984-6800
  address: 261055 Crossiron Blvd, Rocky View
  Outlet mall.

• First & Vine

  phone: +1 403-980-9463
  address: 136 1 Ave NE
  Locally owned and operated restaurant and wine bar in the oldest remaining house in Airdrie (1905). A tapas style experience which consists mainly of smaller plates. Seasonal, local products wherever possible. Many wines are certified organic, or made with organic processes. Most wines are from small independent vineyards.

• Paros on Main

  phone: +1 403-912-4922
  address: 113 Main St N
  Mediterranean, Greek, gluten-free options.

• Abe's Restaurant

  phone: +1 587-254-0539
  address: 101-30 Market Blvd SE
  Local fresh food served in a cool modern diner environment. Locally owned and operated.

• Best Western Airdre

  phone: +1 403 948-3838
  address: 121 Edmonton Trail SE
  100% smoke-free hotel, complimentary full breakfast, exercise facility, weight lifting equipment

• Wingate

  phone: +1 587 775-6171
  address: 513 Gateway Rd NE
  Non-smoking hotel, free daily breakfast, free high-speed WiFi, fitness centre, convenience store, and free parking. Each guest room is outfitted with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, and flat-screen HDTV.

• Super 8 Motel

  phone: +1 403 948-4188
  address: 815 East Lake Blvd NE
  Free breakfast, WiFi, free use of fitness center with gym next door, indoor pool and water park. Business center.