Aspen Woods is a west Calgary community established in 2001, part of the larger Strathcona area. It is known for family-friendly streets near the Aspen Landing shops and restaurants.
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Guide To Aspen Woods
Parks And River
Tree-lined parks, playgrounds and pathways run through the community. The Westside Recreation Centre, with pools, ice rinks and a fitness centre, is right in the neighbourhood.
Main Street
Aspen Landing is the community’s shopping and dining hub, with grocery stores, cafes and restaurants. More retail sits along 17 Avenue SW and at Westhills Towne Centre.
Community Resources
The Strathcona-Christie-Aspen Community Association runs programs and events for Aspen Woods, Christie Park and Strathcona Park. Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
The Bow River pathways and Edworthy Park are a short drive east.
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: #156 Aspen Woods
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Aspen Woods but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Parade of Garage Sales
The community association runs a spring Parade of Garage Sales each May.
Neighbour Day Stampede Breakfast
A Stampede breakfast celebrates Neighbour Day each June.
Community Cleanup
An annual community cleanup and recycle day brings residents together each September.
Aspen Woods news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Aspen Woods
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Aspen Woods
Aspen Woods is annexed to the City of Calgary.
Aspen Woods is established as a west Calgary community.
The community is known for family-friendly streets near the Aspen Landing shops and restaurants.
Aspen Woods is a residential neighbourhood in west Calgary, annexed to the city in 1956 and established as a community in 2001. It is part of the larger Strathcona area, alongside Christie Park and Strathcona Park.
The community has grown around Aspen Landing, its shopping and dining hub, and the Westside Recreation Centre brings pools, ice rinks and fitness to the neighbourhood. The Strathcona-Christie-Aspen Community Association runs programs and events for the area.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Aspen Woods BIA
Aspen Woods does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Strathcona-christie-aspen Community Association
The Strathcona-Christie-Aspen Community Association runs programs and events for Aspen Woods, Christie Park and Strathcona Park.
Ward 6 Councillor
John Pantazopoulos
Ward 6 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
John Pantazopoulos represents Ward 6 on Calgary City Council. Elected on October 20, 2025, he has a 25-year background in finance and energy, including senior roles at Terra Energy, Tangle Creek and ATB, and has chaired the Calgary Parking Authority.