Cliff Bungalow

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Cliff Bungalow is one of Calgary’s oldest inner-city communities, annexed to the city in 1906 and established in 1907, on the western edge of Mission along 4 Street SW.


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Guide To Cliff Bungalow

Quadrant Southwest 51.03333, -114.07417
Ward Ward 8
Established 1907
Joined Calgary 1906
Population 1,805 2021 Census

Parks And River

The community is close to the Elbow River pathways through neighbouring Mission, with small parks and green spaces throughout the neighbourhood.

Main Street

4 Street SW forms the community’s western edge, with cafes, shops, galleries and restaurants along the corridor and into Mission. The neighbourhood is also home to South Block Barbecue & Brewing Co..

Community Resources

The Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association runs programs and events for the area. Families are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.

Explore The Area

Mission’s shops and restaurants and the Elbow River pathways are steps away.

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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: #15 Southland

Outreach/Support

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

Things To Do

Monthly

Jazz Under the Cliff

A live jazz series runs on the first Wednesday of each month from September to June.

Spring Fling

The community association hosts a spring celebration for neighbours.

June

Neighbour Day

The community celebrates Neighbour Day with a gathering each June.

Year-round

Community Potlucks

The community association hosts potlucks through the year.

Cliff Bungalow news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Cliff Bungalow

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Cliff Bungalow

1906

Cliff Bungalow is annexed to the City of Calgary.

1907

The community of Cliff Bungalow is established.

Today

The inner-city neighbourhood keeps its early-20th-century character along 4 Street SW.

Cliff Bungalow is an inner-city residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, annexed to the city in 1906 and established in 1907. It is one of Calgary's oldest communities.

The community sits on the western edge of Mission along 4 Street SW, with many early-20th-century homes and buildings still standing.

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Local Organizations

Cliff Bungalow BIA

Cliff Bungalow does not have a Business Improvement Area.

Cliff Bungalow-mission Community Association

The Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association serves Cliff Bungalow and Mission, running programs and events for the area.

Ward 8 Councillor

Nathaniel Schmidt, Calgary Ward 8 councillor

Nathaniel Schmidt

Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Nathaniel Schmidt represents Ward 8 on Calgary City Council. He is a former criminal defence lawyer with Legal Aid Alberta, a musician and teacher who studied piano at the University of Lethbridge, a gardener and bird-watcher, and a father.

Local Legends

20+ years in business!

Masters Gallery

Calgary art gallery founded by Peter Ohler Sr. in 1976, at 2115 4 Street SW.

Mercato

Gourmet Italian grocery, eatery and wine cellar on 4 Street SW since 2005.

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