Banff Trail is a northwest Calgary community established in 1952, originally called West Capitol Hill. Set just east of McMahon Stadium and the University of Calgary, it is served by the Banff Trail CTrain station on the Red Line.
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Guide To Banff Trail
Parks And River
McMahon Stadium sits just west of the community and defines the area for football fans as the home of the Calgary Stampeders. Confederation Park is a short trip east, and the community connects to Calgary’s Bow River pathway network.
Main Street
16 Avenue NW and Crowchild Trail frame the community, with shops and services along both corridors. CF Market Mall is a short drive west for bigger shopping trips.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information on Banff Trail.
Explore The Area
The Banff Trail CTrain station makes downtown an easy ride. The community sits between the University of Calgary and the Trans-Canada Highway, handy for getting around the northwest.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes, Banff Trail station (Red Line)
Main bus route: Check Calgary Transit for current routes serving the area
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Banff Trail but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Banff Trail Stampede Event
The community’s annual Stampede celebration each July, hosted by the community association.
Banff Trail news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Banff Trail
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Banff Trail
Banff Trail was established in 1952 during Calgary's mid-century baby boom, when the city saw a population explosion and rapid suburban growth. It was originally called West Capitol Hill.
The community was renamed Banff Trail around the 1970s and 1980s, in part because Crowchild Trail was formerly known as Banff Trail, the route that led out of Calgary toward Banff. The new name gave the area a more distinct character from Capitol Hill to the east.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Banff Trail BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Banff Trail.
Banff Trail Community Association
The Banff Trail Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson represents Ward 7 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.