Erlton is an inner city residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by the Elbow River to the north and west, by Spiller Road to the east and by Mission Road to the south, with Macleod Trail bisecting the neighbourhood from north to south. The community was established in 1906.
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Guide To Erlton
Parks And River
The Elbow River wraps around Erlton’s north and west sides, with river pathways nearby. Lindsay Park and the MNP Community and Sport Centre border the community to the north.
Main Street
Macleod Trail runs through Erlton, connecting to the shops and restaurants of Mission and the Beltline just minutes north.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information.
Explore The Area
Erlton is served by the Erlton/Stampede CTrain station (Red Line), and the Stampede Grounds sit immediately northwest. The MNP Community and Sport Centre borders the community to the north.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes, Erlton/Stampede station (Red Line)
Main bus route: #10 Macleod Trail
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Erlton but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Erlton news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Erlton
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Erlton
Erlton is an inner city residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, bounded by the Elbow River to the north and west, Spiller Road to the east and Mission Road to the south. Macleod Trail bisects the neighbourhood from north to south. The community was established in 1906.
The community is served by the Erlton/Stampede station of the CTrain system. The MNP Community and Sport Centre and Lindsay Park border the community to the north, and the Stampede Grounds are located immediately northwest.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Erlton BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Erlton.
Erlton Community Association
The Erlton Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.
Ward 8 Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt represents Ward 8 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025. He is a criminal defence lawyer who has worked with Legal Aid Alberta, and he studied piano at the University of Lethbridge.