Millrise is a suburban neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, just north of Fish Creek Provincial Park. Established in 1982 on land annexed in 1961, it is served by the Fish Creek-Lacombe CTrain station on the Red Line.
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Guide To Millrise
Parks And River
Millrise sits just north of Fish Creek Provincial Park, one of the largest urban parks in Canada, with its trails, picnic areas and river access. The neighbourhood also has community parks and playgrounds.
Main Street
Millrise is mostly residential; the Shawnessy shopping district with its stores and restaurants is just east of the neighbourhood.
Community Resources
Explore The Area
Millrise is in southwest Calgary, just north of Fish Creek Provincial Park and west of Macleod Trail, with its own CTrain station.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes, Fish Creek-Lacombe Station (Red Line)
Main bus route: #102 Millrise / Silverado
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Millrise but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Millrise Back to School Bash
The community association’s annual September event, with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and family games.
Millrise Community Cleanup
The community association’s annual neighbourhood cleanup.
Millrise news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Millrise
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Millrise
The land that became Millrise was annexed by Calgary in 1961, and the neighbourhood was established in 1982 just north of Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Millrise is served by the Fish Creek-Lacombe CTrain station on the Red Line. The Millrise Community Association hosts an annual Back to School Bash each September and a yearly community cleanup.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Millrise.
Millrise Community Association
The Millrise Community Association hosts the annual Back to School Bash each September and a yearly community cleanup.
Ward 13 Councillor
Dan McLean
Ward 13 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Dan McLean is the Ward 13 councillor, first elected in 2021 with Communities First and re-elected on October 20, 2025. McLean is serving a second term on Calgary City Council.