Bridgeland/Riverside is an inner-city neighbourhood in northeast Calgary, established in 1908. Located immediately northeast of downtown on the north side of the Bow River, it is known for its historic character homes, tree-lined streets, and the vibrant 1 Avenue NE commercial corridor.
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Guide To Bridgeland/Riverside
Parks And River
Bridgeland/Riverside residents enjoy Tom Campbell’s Hill Park with its off-leash area and downtown views, plus the Bow River pathway system along Memorial Drive. The neighbourhood’s mature trees and historic streetscapes make it one of Calgary’s most walkable inner-city communities.
Main Street
The neighbourhood’s main street is 1 Avenue NE, the heart of the Bridgeland Business Improvement Area, lined with independent shops, cafes, restaurants and services.
Community Resources
The Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association, founded in 1908, is one of Calgary’s oldest community associations. Find schools and services through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Walk 1 Avenue NE for independent shops and dining, hike Tom Campbell’s Hill for skyline views, or cycle the Bow River pathways. Open Bridgeland/Riverside in Google Maps.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes – Bridgeland/Memorial Station (Blue Line)
Main bus route: #90
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Bridgeland/Riverside but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Bridgeland/Riverside news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Bridgeland/Riverside
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Bridgeland/Riverside
Bridgeland/Riverside has one of the most distinctive histories in Calgary. Originally settled in the late 1800s, it became known as "Germantown" due to the large number of Central and Eastern European immigrants who built homes here, many working in the nearby CPR rail yards. By the early 1900s many Italians and Ukrainians had moved to the area and Bridgeland became known as "Little Italy."
The neighbourhood was officially named "Bridgeland" in 1908, a reference to the Bow River bridges connecting it to downtown. Riverside was a separate village, incorporated in 1903, before being annexed by Calgary in 1910. Despite urban renewal efforts in the 1970s, many of Bridgeland's original character homes and tree-lined streets have been preserved. The demolition of the Calgary General Hospital in 1998 spurred significant redevelopment, and today Bridgeland/Riverside is one of Calgary's most desirable inner-city neighbourhoods.
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Bridgeland BIA
Bridgeland/Riverside is home to the Bridgeland Business Improvement Area, the commercial district along 1 Avenue NE with independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
Bridgeland-riverside Community Association
Community association: brcacalgary.org
Ward 9 Councillor
Harrison Clark
Ward 9 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Harrison Clark was elected as the Ward 9 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.