Highland Park

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Highland Park is a northwest Calgary community established in 1946 on land annexed in 1910. It sits between Confederation Park and Centre Street North, an established inner-city neighbourhood.


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Guide To Highland Park

Quadrant Northwest 51.08722, -114.06528
Ward Ward 4
Established 1946
Population 4,105 2021 Census

Parks And River

Confederation Park forms the community’s western edge, with golf, picnic areas and pathways. The community is also known for its mature trees and quiet streets.

Confederation Park information

Main Street

Centre Street North runs along the community’s east side with local shops and restaurants. The 16 Avenue North corridor is a short trip south.

Community Resources

Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information on Highland Park.

City of Calgary community profile (PDF)

Explore The Area

Centre Street North gives the community a direct route south to downtown, with Confederation Park close by for green space.

Open Highland Park 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: #3 Calgary Transit

Outreach/Support

There are some resources in Highland Park but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.

Things To Do

July

Highland Park Stampede BBQ

The community’s annual Stampede BBQ each July.

December

Crafty Christmas Holiday Market

A holiday market held each December.

Highland Park news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Highland Park

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Highland Park

1910 The lands that became Highland Park are annexed to Calgary.
1946 Highland Park is established as Calgary grows northward after the war.

The lands that became Highland Park were annexed to Calgary in 1910. The community was established in 1946 as the city grew northward in the years after the Second World War.

Located between Confederation Park and Centre Street North, it is an established inner-city neighbourhood with mature trees and a mix of housing.

Wikipedia

Local Organizations

Highland Park BIA

No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Highland Park.

Highland Park Community Association

The Highland Park Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.

Ward 4 Councillor

DJ Kelly, Calgary Ward 4 councillor

DJ Kelly

Ward 4 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

DJ Kelly represents Ward 4 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.

Local Legends

20+ years in business!

Rea's Italian Cucina

Long-running Italian restaurant on Centre Street North, established in 1996.

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