Renfrew is a residential neighbourhood in northeast Calgary, south of the Trans-Canada Highway and north of Bridgeland. Developed in the 1940s on a former wartime airfield, it has deep Ukrainian roots and is home to Boogie’s Burgers, serving since 1969.
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Guide To Renfrew
Parks And River
Renfrew Athletic Park has a full-sized football field, and the neighbourhood is close to Nose Creek and its pathways. The community association building has an outdoor skating rink.
Main Street
Edmonton Trail NE runs through Renfrew with its restaurants and shops, and 16th Avenue N (Trans-Canada Highway) forms the northern edge with more commercial options.
Explore The Area
Renfrew is in northeast Calgary, south of the Trans-Canada Highway and north of Bridgeland, about 3 kilometres from 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, the nearest stations are Bridgeland/Memorial (Blue Line)
Main bus route: #17 Renfrew / Ramsay
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Renfrew but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Renfrew Stampede Breakfast
The community association’s annual Stampede breakfast at 811 Radford Road NE.
Renfrew news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Renfrew
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Renfrew
Before it was residential, Renfrew was the site of a Second World War RCAF training base and airfield. The neighbourhood was established in 1950, and Ukrainian settlers left a lasting mark, including Ukrainian Pioneer Park and two Ukrainian churches.
Renfrew Athletic Park has a full-sized football field, and the area is close to Nose Creek. In 2014, Avenue magazine ranked Renfrew #22 on its 50 Best Neighbourhoods list. Boogie's Burgers has served the community from Edmonton Trail since 1969.
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Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Renfrew.
Renfrew Community Association
The Renfrew Community Association operates from 811 Radford Road NE, hosting the annual Stampede Breakfast along with pub nights and bingo.
Ward 9 Councillor
Harrison Clark
Ward 9 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Harrison Clark is the Ward 9 councillor, elected in 2025 as an Independent. Clark is serving a first term on Calgary City Council.