Cranston is a residential neighbourhood in southeast Calgary, established in 1999. With over 20,000 residents, it is one of the city’s larger newer communities, served by both a residents association and a community association.
All Calgary community guides
Guide To Cranston
Parks And River
Cranston has parks, pathways and green spaces throughout the community, with access to the Bow River valley and Fish Creek Provincial Park nearby.
Main Street
Cranston Market and nearby commercial areas provide shopping and services. Century Hall, run by the Cranston Residents Association, is a community gathering space.
Community Resources
See the City of Calgary community profile for Cranston.
Explore The Area
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: #79 Cranston/Mahogany
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Cranston but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Cranston news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Cranston
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Cranston
Cranston was established in 1999 in Calgary's deep southeast. The community is unique in having both a mandatory residents association (which operates Century Hall) and a volunteer community association.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area (BIA) in this residential community.
Cranston Community Association
Community association: cranstonca.com
Ward 12 Councillor
Mike Jamieson
Ward 12 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Mike Jamieson was elected on October 20, 2025, by 29 votes (6,848 votes, 30.03%), representing A Better Calgary. He brings a 12-year career in oil and gas and commercial construction project management.