Bankview is an inner-city residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, just southwest of the Beltline. Its roots go back to 1882, when William Nimmons established his 3-D-Bar Ranch on the land; it became a Calgary neighbourhood in 1908 and is known for its heritage homes.
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Guide To Bankview
Parks And River
Bankview is an inner-city neighbourhood, so green space comes in small doses: pocket parks, tot lots and playgrounds scattered through the community, several looked after with help from the community association. The Elbow River pathways are an easy walk east of the neighbourhood.
Main Street
The shops, restaurants and bars of 17th Avenue SW are right on Bankview’s doorstep, and the Marda Loop district is a short walk to the southwest.
Community Resources
Explore The Area
Bankview sits just southwest of downtown Calgary, between the Beltline and Marda Loop. It is an easy walk to 17th Avenue SW and a short drive to downtown.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No, the nearest CTrain stations are downtown on 7 Avenue SW
Main bus route: #2 Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Av SW
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Bankview but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Bankview Heritage Day
An annual September celebration of the neighbourhood’s heritage, with community walks touring historic homes.
Bankview Stampede BBQ
The community association’s annual Stampede barbecue for Bankview residents.
Bankview news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Bankview
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Bankview
Bankview's history starts in 1882, when William Nimmons bought land from the Hudson's Bay Company and established the 3-D-Bar Ranch. His 1884 residence still stands as a designated heritage home. When a housing shortage hit Calgary in 1902, Nimmons began selling off plots, and in 1908 the City of Calgary acquired the rest of the land, establishing Bankview as a neighbourhood.
In 1950, Bankview was extensively redesigned to allow higher-density development, giving it the mix of heritage houses, apartments and condos seen today. The community holds a Heritage Day each September, with walks touring its historic homes.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Bankview.
Bankview Community Association
The Bankview Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall at 2418 17 Street SW, including the annual Heritage Day celebration and Stampede BBQ.
Ward 8 Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt is the Ward 8 councillor, elected in 2025 as an Independent. Schmidt is serving a first term on Calgary City Council.