Palliser is a southwest Calgary community established in 1967 and named after explorer John Palliser.
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Guide To Palliser
Parks And River
Tom Brook Athletic Park is in the community, with sports fields for local leagues, plus parks and playgrounds throughout.
Main Street
Palliser has no formal main street. Shops and services are at nearby south-end commercial centres.
Community Resources
The Palliser-Bayview-Pumphill Community Association serves Palliser, Bayview and Pump Hill. Families are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
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: #99 Oakridge / Acadia
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Palliser but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Community Clean Up
The community association hosts a spring community clean up.
Holiday Market
A holiday market brings local vendors to the community hall in December.
Family Skate Days
Families gather for skate days at the community rink in winter.
Jingle and Mingle
A December holiday party gathers neighbours for seasonal fun.
Palliser news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Palliser
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Palliser
Palliser is established in southwest Calgary and named after explorer John Palliser.
Tom Brook Athletic Park anchors the community's sports fields.
Palliser is a residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, established in 1967. The community is named after John Palliser, leader of the 19th-century British North American exploring expedition.
Tom Brook Athletic Park is in the community, with sports fields used by local leagues.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Palliser BIA
Palliser does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Palliser-bayview-pumphill Community Association
The Palliser-Bayview-Pumphill Community Association serves Palliser, Bayview and Pump Hill.
Ward 11 Councillor
Rob Ward
Ward 11 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Rob Ward represents Ward 11 on Calgary City Council. He has lived in Ward 11 for more than 10 years and in Calgary for over 30 years, and is a business owner who ran on fiscal responsibility. He was elected with 62.01 percent of the vote.