Cambrian Heights is a northwest Calgary community established in 1957, just southeast of Nose Hill Park. It is known for its heritage homes and a long-running community association.
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Guide To Cambrian Heights
Parks And River
Nose Hill Park is next door, with trails, off-leash areas and some of the city’s best views. The community hall grounds, parks and playgrounds serve the neighbourhood.
Main Street
Northmount Drive NW has small local shops and services, and 14 Street NW adds more options. Bigger retail is at North Hill Centre.
Community Resources
The Cambrian Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall at 600 Northmount Drive NW. Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
Nose Hill Park’s trails start right at the neighbourhood’s edge.
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: #4 Huntington
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Cambrian Heights but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Annual Community Cleanup
An annual cleanup day runs each June in partnership with the Rosemont community.
Stampede Breakfast
The community joins nearby neighbourhoods for a Stampede breakfast each July.
Summer Farmers Market
A summer farmers market runs Tuesday afternoons in the community hall parking lot.
Cambrian Heights news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Cambrian Heights
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Cambrian Heights
Cambrian Heights is established in northwest Calgary, just southeast of Nose Hill Park.
The community is known for its heritage homes and an active community association.
Cambrian Heights is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, established in 1957. The community sits just southeast of Nose Hill Park, giving residents direct access to the park's trails and views.
The Cambrian Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall at 600 Northmount Drive NW, including a summer farmers market, an annual cleanup and a Stampede breakfast shared with nearby neighbourhoods.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Cambrian Heights BIA
Cambrian Heights does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Cambrian Heights Community Association
The Cambrian Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall at 600 Northmount Drive NW.
Ward 4 Councillor
DJ Kelly
Ward 4 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
DJ Kelly represents Ward 4 on Calgary City Council. His family has lived in Winston Heights-Mountview since 2009, he spent a decade on the community association planning committee, and he works in community engagement.