Evanston is a residential neighbourhood in north Calgary, one of five communities in the Symons Valley area. It is a newer suburb with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
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Guide To Evanston
Parks And River
Evanston’s parks, playgrounds and sports fields serve the growing community, with pathway connections through the Symons Valley. The area’s natural ravines provide green space.
Main Street
Evanston’s commercial areas along Symons Valley Parkway and nearby provide shops and services. There is no Business Improvement Area in Evanston.
Community Resources
The Evanston Creekside Community Association serves Evanston and Creekside. Find schools and services through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Walk the Symons Valley pathways or visit the community’s parks and playgrounds. Open Evanston in Google Maps.
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: #124 Evanston
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Evanston but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Evanston Community Barbecue
Annual community barbecue held in the third week of August, organized by the Evanston Creekside Community Association.
Evanston news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Evanston
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Evanston
Evanston is one of five communities in Calgary's Symons Valley area in the city's north. It developed as a residential suburb with a mix of housing types.
The Evanston Creekside Community Association (ECCA) serves Evanston and the adjacent Creekside area, organizing events including an annual community barbecue in the third week of August.
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Business Association
There is no Business Improvement Area or Business Revitalization Zone in this neighbourhood.
Evanston Creekside Community Association
Community association: eccacalgary.com
Ward 2 Councillor
Jennifer Wyness
Ward 2 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Jennifer Wyness was elected as the Ward 2 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.