Capitol Hill

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Capitol Hill is an inner-city northwest Calgary community established in 1948, set just north of the Trans-Canada Highway and bisected by 14 Street West. Many students from nearby SAIT and the University of Calgary call it home.


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Guide To Capitol Hill

Quadrant Northwest 51.07056, -114.09472
Ward Ward 7
Established 1948
Population 4,670 2021 Census

Parks And River

Confederation Park borders the community to the north, with its golf course, picnic areas and pathways. It is one of the area’s main green spaces and a short walk from most homes.

Confederation Park information

Main Street

14 Street West runs through the community with local shops and services. North Hill Centre, just south of the community, has served area shoppers since 1958.

North Hill Centre

Community Resources

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

City of Calgary community profile (PDF)

Explore The Area

The community sits between the Trans-Canada Highway and Confederation Park, close to SAIT and the University of Calgary.

Open Capitol Hill 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?: No

Main bus route: #40 Crowfoot Station / North Hill

Outreach/Support

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

Capitol Hill news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Capitol Hill

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Capitol Hill

1948 Capitol Hill is established, though some buildings in the community date to 1910.
1950s Most of the community is built out during the 1950s.
1958 North Hill Centre opens just south of the community.

Capitol Hill was established in 1948, though some buildings in the community date as far back as 1910. Most of the neighbourhood was built during the 1950s.

Located immediately north of the Trans-Canada Highway and bisected by 14 Street West, the community has long been popular with students from the nearby Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the University of Calgary.

Wikipedia

Local Organizations

Capitol Hill BIA

No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Capitol Hill.

Capitol Hill Community Association

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

Ward 7 Councillor

Myke Atkinson, Calgary Ward 7 councillor

Myke Atkinson

Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Myke Atkinson represents Ward 7 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.

Local Legends

20+ years in business!

Higher Ground Cafe

Neighbourhood coffee house serving the area since 1982.

Edelweiss Village

European import shop on 20 Avenue NW, started around 1966.

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