Chinatown is a cultural district in downtown Calgary, centred along Centre Street S and 2 Avenue SE. It is home to the Chinese Cultural Centre, Dragon City Mall, and a concentration of Chinese restaurants, grocers and businesses.
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Guide To Chinatown
Parks And River
Sien Lok Park and the Harmony Park (renamed in 2022 from James Short Park) provide green space in and near Chinatown. The Bow River pathway system runs just north of the district.
Main Street
Centre Street S and 2 Avenue SE form the heart of Chinatown, lined with restaurants, bakeries, grocers and shops. The Chinatown BIA supports the district’s businesses.
Community Resources
Chinatown does not have a traditional community association; the Chinatown BIA represents local businesses. Find area information through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Visit the Chinese Cultural Centre, shop at Dragon City Mall, and eat along Centre Street. Open Chinatown 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 (City Hall station, near the community)
Main bus route: #3 Sandstone / Elbow Dr SW
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Chinatown but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Chinatown news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Chinatown
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Chinatown
Calgary's Chinatown is centred along Centre Street S and 2 Avenue SE in the downtown. The Chinese Cultural Centre, described as the largest facility of its kind in North America, anchors the district alongside Dragon City Mall.
Sien Lok Park serves the community's green space needs. In 2022, James Short Park was renamed Harmony Park. A 'Tomorrow's Chinatown' redevelopment plan was put forward in 2024.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Chinatown BIA
Chinatown is served by the Chinatown BIA, which supports the businesses along Centre Street S and 2 Avenue SE.
Community Association
There is no community association for this neighbourhood.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson was elected as the Ward 7 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.