Calgary/Southwest
Southwest Calgary is a district in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Understand
Get in
By CTrain
The CTrain Red Line runs parallel to Macleod Trail and runs south to Summerset-Bridelwood, while the CTrain Blue Line runs west along Bow Trail and 17 Avenue SW to 69 Street SW. Stops of interest include:;Red line
- Anderson: near Southcentre Mall
- Chinook: 3 blocks east of Chinook Centre at 61 Avenue SW
- Heritage: transit hub with bus connections to Heritage Park and Mount Royal University
;Blue line
- Westbrook: transit hub with bus connections to Mount Royal University
By bus
Southwest Calgary is connected to other parts of the city by Calgary Transit. The following routes are good ways to get in and around:- MAX Teal (#306): express bus with limited stops; connects Mount Royal University and Heritage Park with Westbrook station (CTrain Blue Line) and Heritage station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Southeast Calgary; major streets include 37 Street SW, 14 Street SW, and Heritage Drive.
- #2: runs down 17 Avenue SW (east of Sarcee Trail), connects to City Centre
- #3: runs down Elbow Drive (north of Heritage Drive), connects to City Centre and Heritage station (CTrain Red Line)
- #9: connects Mount Royal University with Westbrook station (CTrain Blue Line) and Chinook station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Northwest Calgary and the University of Calgary; major streets include 37 Street SW and 58 Avenue SW.
- #20: connects Mount Royal University and Heritage Park with Heritage station (CTrain Red Line); continues into Northwest Calgary and the University of Calgary; major streets include Crowchild Trail, 14 Street SW, and Heritage Drive.
By car
Macleod Trail and Crowchild Trail are the main north-south arterial routes that connect with the City Centre, with Crowchild Trail continuing into Northwest Calgary. Glenmore Trail is the major east-west arterial into Southeast Calgary, and connects with Sarcee Trail which provides access to the Trans-Canada Highway in Northwest Calgary. Bow Trail and 17 Avenue SW provide alternate access from the western neighbourhoods into the City Centre. Stoney Trail (Highway 201) ends Macleod Trail (as of May 2019), however an extension is under construction to complete its status as Calgary's ring road.See
Neighbourhoods of interest
Marda Loop / Garrison GreenMarda Loop contains a large number of quaint shops, restaurants, and services and is a real up and comer area and would be a great place to check out. Marda Loop, centered on the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 20th Street SW, is the older of the two areas and in mid-August hosts the Marda Gras Street Festival along 33 Avenue between 19 Street and 23 Street SW. Garrison Green is a newly developed residential/shopping district immediately to the south of 32 Avenue that features its own mix of eclectic shops and old-towne storefronts.
ParkhillParkhill is a neighbourhood south of downtown. It is a quite wealthy area that once had many old homes. Today it is home to a range of modern designs, with few old homes still standing. It's a very interesting neighbourhood to visit.
Attractions
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phone: +1 403-974-2850address: 4520 Crowchild Trail SWThe most extensive military museum in Canada outside of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, this facility houses galleries devoted to four local army regiments, galleries for the air force and navy, and several general interest galleries. It covers Canadians' service in the Boer War, the World Wars, the Korean War, the Cold War, and post-1945 operations with the UN and NATO including Cyprus, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. There is an outdoor historical vehicle display. Formerly the Museum of the Regiments.
Learn
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phone: +1 403-440-5000address: 4825 Mount Royal Gate SWMount Royal University was founded in 1910 and moved to its present campus in 1972. It was granted university status in 2009, and offers 12 degrees and 32 majors.
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phone: +1 403-410-2000address: 150 Ambrose Circle SWPrivate Christian liberal arts university; official Canadian school of both the Church of the Nazarene and The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Parks
Glenmore ReservoirThe Glenmore Reservoir and Dam are located on the Elbow River, they were constructed in 1932 to provide safe and sufficient supply of drinking water. The City of Calgary offers sailing lessons and boat rentals on the reservoir. The reservoir is home of the Glenmore Sailing Club, the Calgary Rowing Club and the Calgary Canoe Club for both social and organized sporting events in Calgary. From May 1 to October 31 the reservoir is open for fishing, sailing, rowing and canoeing. Swimming in the reservoir is not permitted. There are popular pathways and bikeways looping around the perimeter of Glenmore Reservoir that are open all year.
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address: 7305 Crowchild Tr SWNorth Glenmore Park borders the north side of the Glenmore Reservoir and has a tennis court, pathways, playgrounds and many picnic areas. It is the area surrounding the north side of the reservoir and is the home to both the Calgary Canoe Club and Calgary Rowing Club.
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address: 90 Ave & 24 St SWSouth Glenmore Park is the area surrounding the south side of the reservoir which includes the Weaselhead Natural Area. It is also home to the Variety Children's Park, a playground and water park that is accessible to disabled children. South Glenmore Park also houses the Glenmore Sailing School.
River Park, Sandy Beach & Britannia Slopes
Stanley Park
Do
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phone: +1 403-268-8500address: 1900 Heritage Dr SWOne of the largest living historical villages in North America, on 66 acres of land near the Glenmore Reservoir. Attractions include a working passenger train, 155 historical exhibits, a candy store and bakery, old fashioned amusement park, and riding on the S.S. Moyie, a paddlewheel boat. In the winter, only a few attractions are open.
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phone: +1 403-268-8500address: 1900 Heritage Dr SWThe museum is open year round unlike the Heritage Village.
Spruce MeadowsJust south of the city on Highway 22X, Spruce Meadows is a world-renowned show jumping and equestrian facility. When there are major events at Spruce Meadows, a free shuttle takes visitors from the Somerset/Bridlewood C-Train station (Route 201) to Spruce Meadows. Check Spruce Meadows website for dates and times.
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ATCO FieldSpruce Meadows also owns Cavalry FC, a soccer club that started play in 2019 as a founding member of the Canadian Premier League. Cavalry plays in a modular stadium on the facility grounds.
Buy
Suburban shopping
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address: 6455 Macleod Trail SWCalgary's largest indoor mall and one of the best shopping experiences in the city for variety and amount of retail shops. Anchor stores are Hudson's Bay, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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address: 100 Anderson Road SEA very large indoor mall in south Calgary.
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phone: +1-403-24-0052address: 1200 37 Street SWSmall indoor shopping mall in west Calgary.
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phone: +1 403-297-1884Small eclectic shopping centre offering a selection of exclusive stores independently owned by local entrepreneurs.
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Shawnessy
address: Shawville Boulevard SEA group of three outdoor malls (power centres); featuring The Boulevard Shopping Centre, Shawnessy Village, and RioCan Shawnessy. -
address: Richmond Road & Sarcee Trail SWA large outdoor shopping centre (power centre) in SW Calgary. Just north of the very similar Westhills Shopping Centre.
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address: Richmond Road & Sarcee Trail SWA large outdoor mall (power centre) in SW Calgary. Includes a small outdoor toddler playground in the southernmost part of the shopping centre, near Plum. Just south of the very similar Signal Hill Shopping Centre.
Farmers' markets
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address: 22606 112 Street W, Foothills MDPublic market and active learning park.
Specialist shops
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phone: +1 403-263-4623address: 50 50 Ave SEGet the right gear for the Stampede with the only manufacturer of Western boots in Alberta. Custom orders are available.
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phone: +1 403-255-4011address: 104 61 Ave SWSecond hand book store; second location located in Inglewood.
Eat
Budget
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Avenida Food Hall & Fresh Market
phone: +1 587-620-0219address: #426 12445 Lake Fraser Drive SEUpscale urban food hall incorporating the elements of farmers' markets. Fresh produce also available. -
phone: +1 403-454-2902address: 2129 33 Ave SWLarge burgers on a fresh bun served in many one of a kind creations. Shakes made with real ice cream & milk; regular, spicy & yam fries.
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phone: +1 403-686-6835address: 1912 37 St SWCentral & Eastern European homestyle cooking.
Mid-range
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Belmont Diner
phone: +1 403-242-6782address: 2008 33 Ave SWA traditional diner serving breakfast all day and lunch after about noon. On weekends be sure to get there early as the line can be half a block long because of its popularity and smaller seating capacity. Breakfast can run you up to $15 but it's well worth it because there are generous portions and all made for your order. -
phone: +1 403-547-5020address: #444 10816 Macleod Trail SERegional Italian restaurant chain. Appetizers, soup, salad, pasta, seafood, veal, chicken. Lunch menu and takeout available. Mains $6–24.
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phone: +1 403-457-3000address: #104 350 Aspen Glen Landing SWCanadian, using local and sustainable ingredients.
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phone: +1 403-452-6561address: 5103 Elbow Drive SWJewish-inspired (mostly) traditional deli featuring knishes, latkes, and Montreal smoked meat.
Splurge
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phone: +1 403-262-0036address: #105, 2505 17 Ave SWCuisine of southern France.
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phone: +1 403-460-8128address: 802 49 Ave SWBroad menu of steak, tacos, share plates & healthy options.
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Smuggler's Group
address: 6920 Macleod Trail SEFour restaurants located in one building, catering to a variety of tastes.
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phone: +1 403-253-5355Burgers, a salad bar & steakhouse classics served in a comfy space with dark woods & fireplaces.
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phone: +1 403-259-3119Brazilian steakhouse featuring fixed-price meals with skewered meats served tableside.
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phone: +1 403-259-0123Pan-Asian fare, including custom stir-fry dishes.
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phone: +1 403-253-4365Sustainable seafood, steaks & other upscale bistro dishes, plus cocktails.
International
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phone: +1 587-352-0993address: The Brick Plaza, 9679 Macleod Trail SWThai-vegan cuisine.
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phone: +1 403-243-7757address: 2439 54 Ave SWDutch cuisine and crêpe-style pancakes known as pannenkoeken.
Take-out only restaurants
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phone: +1 587-349-4376address: 1200 37 Street SWMom & pop burger joint located inside Westbrook Mall.
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phone: +1 403-242-2800address: #19 3919 Richmond Road SWFamily-owned bakery specializing in Dutch heritage baking & sweets; locally prominent for their cheese buns.
Village Ice CreamTrendy ice cream shop with dairy-free options.
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Village Ice Cream - Britannia Plaza
phone: +1 403-457-9808address: 820 49 Avenue SW -
Village Ice Cream - Garrison Corner
phone: +1 403-454-5862address: 2406 34 Avenue SW
Drink
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phone: +1 403-216-2337address: 100 Anderson Road SE100 local and international beers, including a one-of-a-kind weekly cask brew, and an extensive list of wine, cocktails and spirits.
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phone: +1 403-287-2500address: 4630 Macleod Trail SLive music venue.
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Ranchman's Cookhouse and Dance Hall
phone: +1 403-253-1100address: 9615 Macleod Trail SYear-round destination for all things Western: line dancing, country music, and more. Very popular during Stampede Week. -
phone: +1 403-585-8087address: 3523 18 Street SWBrewpub
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phone: +1 403-685-6801address: 180 Stewart Green SWRestaurant & entertainment venue inspired by North American tastes, with games and events, extraordinary food, and select craft beers.
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phone: +1 403-727-5451address: 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr SW
Cafés
Starbucks and Tim Horton's are everywhere in Calgary. If you're looking for something different, try one of these.-
phone: +1 403-910-5962address: #11 100 Anderson Road SELocal coffee chain serving Fratello coffee (sister company).
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phone: +1 403-249-5530address: 2132-10 Aspen Stone Blvd SW
Monogram CoffeeNational award-winning with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, roasting and serving coffee.
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Monogram - Altadore
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Monogram - Britannia
phone: +1 403-619-6207address: 800 49 Ave SW
Phil & Sebastian Coffee RoastersPhil & Sebastian buy green coffee and operate their own roasterie.
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Phil & Sebastian - Chinook Centre
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Phil & Sebastian - Marda Loop
phone: +1 403-686-1221address: 2043 33 Ave SW
Sleep
Budget
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Canadas Best Value Inn Chinook Station
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phone: +1 403-252-4401address: 7505 Macleod Trail SW
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Mount Royal University Guest & Visitor Housing
phone: +1 403-440-6275address: 200 Mount Royal Circle SWFully furnished one-, two- and four-bedroom apartment and townhouse units on the Mount Royal campus in southwestern Calgary (address is for the administrative office, not the residences). Two- and four-bedroom units have private bedroom keys, and include local phone calls, voice mail, and wireless internet. -
phone: +1 403-271-3210address: 10002 Macleod Trail SE15 min walk to Southland LRT (tram) Station.
Mid-range
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Best Western Plus Calgary Centre Inn
phone: +1 403-287-3900address: 3630 Macleod Trail SE5 min walk to 39th Ave LRT (tram) platform. No pets. Complimentary breakfast, indoor pool. -
phone: +1 403-253-1101address: 9030 Macleod Trail SELarge desk, TV, mini-refrigerator. Pet-friendly.
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phone: +1 403-243-5531address: 3828 Macleod Trail S=5 min walk to 39th Ave LRT (tram) platform.
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address: 135 Southland Dr SE10 min walk to Southland LRT (tram) Station.
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phone: +1 403-719-8777address: 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Tsuut’ina Nation
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Holiday Inn Calgary Macleod Trail South
phone: +1 403-287-2700address: 4206 Macleod Trail S4-star hotel offers amenities, including, meeting and convention space and casino -
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary South-Macleod Trail S
phone: +1 403-225-3000address: 12025 Lake Fraser Dr SE
Connect
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phone: +1 403-260-2600Wi-Fi available, free memberships available only to Calgary residents, guest passes available.
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Fish Creek Library
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Giuffre Family Library
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Nicholls Family Library
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Shawnessy Library
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Signal Hill Library
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Southwood Library
address: 924 Southland Drive SW
Stay safe
Hospitals
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phone: +1 403-943-3000address: 7007 14 Street SW
Urgent Care Centres
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phone: +1 403-943-9300address: 31 Sunpark Plaza SEUrgent care centres deal with issues which are not life-threatening but require attention within the same day or evening. For serious and life-threatening health concerns always go to your nearest emergency department, or call 911. Problems which urgent care centres typically deal with include broken bones, sprains, asthma, cuts, dehydration, infections, and pain.
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