Currie Barracks is a southwest Calgary community being redeveloped from the former Canadian Forces Base Calgary. Named for General Sir Arthur Currie, the area is becoming a mixed-use neighbourhood called Currie.
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Guide To Currie Barracks
Parks And River
As a new community built on former military lands, Currie is adding parks and pathways as development continues. The area sits on the plateau above the south slope of the Bow River valley.
Main Street
The new Currie community is planned around mixed-use main streets with shops and services. Nearby commercial areas along Crowchild Trail cover daily needs in the meantime. The neighbourhood is also home to Wild Rose Brewery.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information on Currie Barracks.
Explore The Area
The community sits southwest of downtown, near Mount Royal University, on the former base lands now being redeveloped.
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: #20 Heritage Station / Northmount Dr N
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Currie Barracks but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Currie Barracks news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Currie Barracks
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Currie Barracks
The Canadian Militia opened Currie Barracks on Calgary's southwestern edge in 1935, naming it for the recently deceased General Sir Arthur Currie, commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the First World War.
During the Second World War the base grew significantly, with an airstrip and two British Commonwealth Air Training Plan stations. It was redesignated Canadian Forces Base Calgary in 1966, and the former military lands are now being redeveloped as the Currie community.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Currie Barracks BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Currie Barracks.
Community Association
No community association was found for Currie Barracks.
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Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt represents Ward 8 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.