Altadore is a residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, established in 1945. It sits between 14 Street SW and Crowchild Trail, bordered by the Elbow River to the southeast, and is best known as home to the Marda Loop shopping and dining district along 33 and 34 Avenues SW.
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Guide To Altadore
Parks And River
Altadore residents enjoy direct access to River Park on the Elbow River, one of Calgary’s most popular river parks, plus community playgrounds and green spaces. The Elbow River pathway system runs along the neighbourhood’s southeast edge.
Main Street
The neighbourhood’s main street is the Marda Loop district along 33 and 34 Avenues SW, one of Calgary’s most popular outdoor shopping areas with more than 150 shops, restaurants and services. The neighbourhood is also home to Marda Loop Brewing Company.
Community Resources
The Marda Loop Community Association serves Altadore and the surrounding area. Find schools and services through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Stroll the Marda Loop shops and restaurants, walk the Elbow River pathways through River Park, or explore the infill architecture the area is known for. Open Altadore in Google Maps.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #13
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Altadore but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Marda Gras Street Festival
Calgary’s oldest street fair, held on the second Sunday in August in the Marda Loop district.
Altadore news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Altadore
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Altadore
Altadore was established in 1945 in southwest Calgary between 14 Street SW and Crowchild Trail. The name's origin is unclear. It may have been named after a mansion in County Wicklow, Ireland, or it may be a portmanteau combining "Alta" (for Alberta, or "alta" meaning high, as the neighbourhood sits on a hill) with "dore" (from the French "d'or", meaning of gold).
The Marda Loop Business Revitalization Zone, founded in 1984, runs through the community along 33 and 34 Avenues SW and has grown into one of Calgary's most popular outdoor shopping districts. In recent decades Altadore has seen significant gentrification, with many high-end infill and semi-detached homes built for young professionals and families drawn by the area's proximity to River Park and Marda Loop.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Marda Loop BIA
Altadore is home to the Marda Loop Business Improvement Area, the shopping and dining district along 33 and 34 Avenues SW with more than 150 shops, restaurants and services.
Marda Loop Community Association
Community association: mardaloop.com
Ward 8 Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt was elected as the Ward 8 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.