Forest Lawn is a southeast Calgary community established around 1910 as a group of small villages, with a distinct multicultural character centred on International Avenue (17 Avenue SE).
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Guide To Forest Lawn
Parks And River
Local parks and green spaces serve this established community. The Bow River pathway network is reachable to the north, and the area has several sports fields and playgrounds.
Main Street
International Avenue (17 Avenue SE) is the community’s main street, a multicultural commercial strip known for its diverse restaurants and shops, and the heart of the International Avenue BRZ.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information on Forest Lawn.
Explore The Area
Forest Lawn is well served by transit, with the #1 bus connecting it to downtown, and 17 Avenue SE leading east into Calgary’s southeast neighbourhoods.
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: #1 Bowness / Forest Lawn
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Forest Lawn but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Forest Lawn Stampede Breakfast
The annual Stampede breakfast hosted each July by Forest Lawn Legion Branch 275.
Forest Lawn news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Forest Lawn
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn began around 1910 as a group of small villages east of Calgary. The villages incorporated together as the Village of Forest Lawn on July 4, 1934, amalgamating fully on August 1, 1935.
Forest Lawn became a town on December 29, 1952, and was annexed by the City of Calgary on December 30, 1961. Its stretch of 17 Avenue SE was later branded International Avenue, reflecting the community's multicultural character.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
International Avenue Brz
The International Avenue Business Revitalization Zone promotes the 17 Avenue SE corridor through Forest Lawn and neighbouring communities.
Forest Lawn Community Association
The Forest Lawn Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.
Ward 9 Councillor
Harrison Clark
Ward 9 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Harrison Clark represents Ward 9 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.