Dalhousie is a large neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, bounded by John Laurie Boulevard, Shaganappi Trail, Crowchild Trail and Sarcee Trail. Established in 1967 and named for George Ramsay, the 9th Earl of Dalhousie, it has its own CTrain station on the Red Line.
All Calgary community guides
Guide To Dalhousie
Parks And River
Dalhousie has neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and pathways throughout the community, and Nose Hill Park’s trail network is a short drive to the northeast.
Main Street
The Dalhousie Station area has shops and services around the CTrain station, and Market Mall is just southeast of the neighbourhood.
Explore The Area
Dalhousie is in northwest Calgary, bounded by John Laurie Boulevard, Shaganappi Trail, Crowchild Trail and Sarcee Trail, with its own CTrain station.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes, Dalhousie Station (Red Line)
Main bus route: #9 Dalhousie Station / Chinook Station
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Dalhousie but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Dalhousie Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ
The community association’s annual Stampede barbecue, with live music (2026: July 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.).
Dalhousie Outdoor Farmers’ Market
A weekly outdoor farmers’ market run by the Dalhousie Community Association.
Dalhousie news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Dalhousie
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Dalhousie
Dalhousie was established in 1967 and named for George Ramsay, the 9th Earl of Dalhousie, who served as Governor General of British North America. It is bounded by John Laurie Boulevard, Shaganappi Trail, Crowchild Trail and Sarcee Trail.
The community is served by Dalhousie Elementary, West Dalhousie Elementary, H.D. Cartwright Junior High and St. Dominic Catholic School, and by the Dalhousie CTrain station on the Red Line. Each July the community association hosts its annual Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Dalhousie.
Dalhousie Community Association
The Dalhousie Community Association operates from 5432 Dalhart Road NW, hosting the annual Sneak-a-Peek Stampede BBQ and a weekly outdoor farmers' market.
Ward 4 Councillor
DJ Kelly
Ward 4 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
DJ Kelly is the Ward 4 councillor, elected in 2025 with The Calgary Party. Kelly is serving a first term on Calgary City Council.