Prestwick is one of four districts in McKenzie Towne, a master-planned neotraditional community in the southeast of Calgary, Alberta. The district features Queen Anne (Victorian), Georgian, Craftsman and National architectural styles, and sits along the northern edge near the South Trail Crossing shopping district.
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Guide To Prestwick
Parks And River
Prestwick residents use McKenzie Towne’s network of paved pathways, green spaces and parks, including a fountain and splash park, an outdoor hockey rink and a skate park.
Main Street
High Street, McKenzie Towne’s street-oriented shopping area anchored by a Sobeys grocery store, sits within the community, and the big-box South Trail Crossing district runs along the northern boundary at 130 Avenue SE.
Community Resources
The City of Calgary’s community profile for McKenzie Towne covers the Prestwick district.
Explore The Area
Prestwick is one of four McKenzie Towne districts, alongside Inverness, Elgin and High Street. A park and ride by High Street connects the area to bus rapid transit downtown.
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: #92 McKenzie Towne
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Prestwick but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Prestwick Garage Sale
The community garage sale on June 6, 2026, organized by the McKenzie Towne Council.
Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day celebrations on June 20, 2026, hosted by the McKenzie Towne Council.
Stampede Breakfast
The community Stampede breakfast on July 9, 2026.
Western Canada RibFest
The Western Canada RibFest from August 21 to 23, 2026, hosted in McKenzie Towne.
Prestwick news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Prestwick
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Prestwick
McKenzie Towne is a master-planned neotraditional community in the southeast of Calgary, developed by Carma Developers LP (now Brookfield Residential Properties Inc.). The neighbourhood was based on the new urbanist movement, with original concepts crafted by Andres Duany, and was selected by the Urban Land Institute as one of the top 26 master-planned communities in the world.
The neighbourhood is divided into four distinct districts: Inverness, Elgin, Prestwick and High Street. Prestwick and Inverness follow four architectural styles: Queen Anne (Victorian), Georgian, Craftsman and National. High Street is the commercial area, designed by Gibbs Gage Architects.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Prestwick BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Prestwick.
Mckenzie Towne Council
The McKenzie Towne Council is the community's residents' association, running recreational programs, community events and facility rentals from McKenzie Towne Hall.
Ward 12 Councillor
Mike Jamieson
Ward 12 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Mike Jamieson represents Ward 12 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025. A lifelong Calgarian raised in Acadia, Cranston and McKenzie Towne, he has a background in construction project delivery and safety, and is a former foster parent.