Beddington Heights is an established suburban neighbourhood in north Calgary, named for the Canadian Pacific Railway station that once served the area. Developed mainly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the community sits between Beddington Trail and Centre Street, with quick access to Nose Hill Park and north Calgary shopping.
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Guide To Beddington Heights
Parks And River
Nose Hill Park, one of Calgary’s largest natural areas, sits just south of the community with trails for walking, cycling and off-leash dogs. Within Beddington Heights, residents have local parks, playgrounds and sports fields, plus the community centre grounds.
Main Street
Centre Street North is the community’s commercial spine, with two shopping centres offering groceries, restaurants and everyday services. Beddington Trail connects to the wider north Calgary retail districts.
Community Resources
The Beddington Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community centre. The area is served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools, and is close to north Calgary recreation facilities.
Explore The Area
Explore Nose Hill Park’s coulees and lookout points, or browse the shops along Centre Street. The community’s pathways link into Calgary’s wider trail network.
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 station is Brentwood (Red Line).
Main bus route: Route 3 (Sandstone / Elbow Dr SW) runs along Beddington Boulevard.
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Beddington Heights but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Community Parade of Garage Sales
The 12th Annual Community Parade of Garage Sales takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, jointly with the Sandstone and MacEwan communities.
Beddington Heights news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Beddington Heights
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Beddington Heights
The community takes its name from a Canadian Pacific Railway station named after the Town of Beddington in Surrey, England. The area was annexed by the city in 1975, and Beddington Heights was established as a neighbourhood in 1979.
Development followed quickly through the late 1970s and 1980s, with two shopping centres along Centre Street serving residents. Today it is one of north Calgary's larger established suburbs, home to more than 11,000 residents.
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Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area (BIA) in this community. Local businesses are supported through the City of Calgary and community initiatives.
Beddington Heights community association
The Beddington Heights Community Association is the community association for Beddington Heights. It runs local programs and events for residents.
Ward 4 Councillor
DJ Kelly
Ward 4 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
DJ Kelly is the Ward 4 councillor, elected October 20, 2025. He is a former president of the Winston Heights/Mountview Community Association and previously led the City of Calgary's corporate marketing team, where he worked with council to start the Open Data Portal and the Calgary Poet Laureate program. He lives in Ward 4.