Highwood is a small residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, bounded by McKnight Boulevard, 4th Street NW, 40th Avenue N and John Laurie Boulevard, with Nose Hill Park close by. Established in 1954, it is known for the nearby Calgary Winter Club.
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Guide To Highwood
Parks And River
Highwood has community parks and playgrounds, and Nose Hill Park’s trail network is a short drive to the northwest.
Main Street
Highwood is a quiet residential pocket; nearby Northmount Drive NW and the North Hill area cover everyday shopping.
Explore The Area
Highwood is in northwest Calgary, a small neighbourhood bounded by McKnight Boulevard, 4th Street NW, 40th Avenue N and John Laurie Boulevard.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No, the nearest station is University Station (Red Line)
Main bus route: #20 Heritage Station / Northmount Dr N
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Highwood but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Highwood Stampede Breakfast
The community association’s annual Stampede breakfast at the Highwood Community Hall.
Highwood news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Highwood
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Highwood
Highwood was established in 1954 in northwest Calgary, bounded by McKnight Boulevard, 4th Street NW, 40th Avenue N and John Laurie Boulevard, with Nose Hill Park nearby to the northwest.
Schools serving the area include Highwood Elementary (with a Mandarin bilingual program) and Colonel Irvine Junior High. The Calgary Winter Club, open since 1960, is just south of the neighbourhood at 4611 14 Street NW.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Highwood.
Highwood Community Association
The Highwood Community Association runs the Highwood Community Hall and hosts the annual Stampede Breakfast.
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.