Crescent Heights is an inner-city community on the bluffs north of downtown, established as a Calgary neighbourhood in 1914. It is known for sweeping views over downtown and the Bow River, and its historic homes.
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Guide To Crescent Heights
Parks And River
Rotary Park and the McHugh Bluff stairs offer some of the city’s best views. The Bow River pathway system and Prince’s Island Park are right below the bluff.
Main Street
Centre Street N is the community’s main corridor, with local shops, cafes and restaurants. Edmonton Trail and 16 Avenue N add more options. Local breweries include Elite Brewing & Cidery, Paradise Beverage Company, and Two Pillars Brewery.
Community Resources
The Crescent Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall. Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
Prince’s Island Park and downtown are just across the river.
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: #2 Mount Pleasant / Killarney 17 Av SW
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Crescent Heights but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Jane’s Walk Heritage Weekend
A heritage weekend of Jane’s Walks explores the community each May.
Community Cleanup
An annual community cleanup runs each May.
Stampede Breakfast
The community hosts a Stampede breakfast each July.
Crescent Heights news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Crescent Heights
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Crescent Heights
Archibald J. McArthur founds the settlement that becomes Crescent Heights.
Crescent Heights is incorporated as a village on May 1.
The village is annexed by the City of Calgary.
Crescent Heights is established as a Calgary neighbourhood.
The community keeps its historic character on the bluffs above the Bow River.
Crescent Heights began in 1895 when Archibald J. McArthur founded a settlement on the bluffs north of the Bow River. It was incorporated as a village on May 1, 1908, and annexed by the City of Calgary in 1911.
The neighbourhood was established in 1914, and its early-20th-century homes still give the community a historic feel. The Crescent Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall.
Rotary Park and the McHugh Bluff stairs draw visitors for some of the best views in the city, and a future Green Line station is planned for 9 Avenue N.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Crescent Heights BIA
Crescent Heights does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Crescent Heights Community Association
The Crescent Heights Community Association runs programs and events from the community hall.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson represents Ward 7 on Calgary City Council. A University of Calgary business graduate, he managed campus radio station CJSW 90.9 FM and led service design at the Calgary Public Library, where he built the Plan My Vote tool. He has lived in Ward 7 for over 20 years with his wife Jessye, three daughters and dog Popcorn.