Braeside

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Braeside is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located north of Anderson Road, south of Southland Drive, west of 14 Street SW and east of 24 Street SW. The community was established in 1965.


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Guide To Braeside

Quadrant Southwest 50.95389, -114.10556
Ward Ward 11
Established 1965
Population 5,700 2021 Census

Parks And River

Fish Creek Provincial Park lies a short drive south of Braeside, with pathways, picnic areas and creekside trails.

Fish Creek Provincial Park on the map

Main Street

Shops and services for the neighbourhood cluster around Southland Drive, including the Braeside Shopping Centre plaza.

Braeside Shopping Centre on the map

Community Resources

Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information.

City of Calgary community profile (PDF)

Explore The Area

Braeside sits between 14 Street SW and 24 Street SW in the southwest, with quick access to Anderson Road and Southland Drive. The community is served by Braeside Elementary public school, with John Ware junior high just to the north.

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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: #125 / #126 Cedarbrae Braeside

Outreach/Support

There are some resources in Braeside but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.

Things To Do

July

Braeside Stampede BBQ

The community association’s Stampede barbecue on July 4, 2026.

July

Braeside Pancake Breakfast

A free pancake breakfast on July 8, 2026, hosted by the Braeside Community Association.

Braeside news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Braeside

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Braeside

1965 Braeside is established as a residential neighbourhood in the southwest.
2021 The City's 2021 municipal census records 5,700 residents in Braeside.

Braeside is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, located north of Anderson Road, south of Southland Drive, west of 14 Street SW and east of 24 Street SW. The community was established in 1965.

Braeside is served by Braeside Elementary public school, with John Ware junior high located immediately north of the community.

Wikipedia

Local Organizations

Braeside BIA

No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Braeside.

Braeside Community Association

The Braeside Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.

Ward 11 Councillor

Rob Ward, Calgary Ward 11 councillor

Rob Ward

Ward 11 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Rob Ward represents Ward 11 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025 as a Communities First candidate.

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