Richmond is a residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, established in 1950 close to the city centre. Its southeastern edge meets the Marda Loop business district, with independent shops, cafes and restaurants along 33rd and 34th Avenues SW. The community hall at 2433 26 Avenue SW anchors the neighbourhood.
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Guide To Richmond
Parks And River
Richmond Green Park has a playground, sports fields and the community’s outdoor rink in winter. The neighbourhood’s inner-city location keeps parks and the Elbow River pathways close by.
Main Street
33rd and 34th Avenues SW form the Marda Loop business district on the community’s southeastern edge, with independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Local breweries include Buffalo 9 Brewing Co. and Vaycay Brew Co.
Community Resources
The Richmond Knob Hill Community Association, registered in 1954, is based at the community hall at 2433 26 Avenue SW. Local schools include Richmond School.
Explore The Area
Marda Loop’s shops and restaurants sit along the community’s southeastern edge. The neighbourhood’s inner-city location keeps downtown, the river pathways and 17th Avenue within easy reach.
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 Shaganappi Point.
Main bus route: 6 Killarney/26 Av SW
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Richmond but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Richmond news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Richmond
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Richmond
Richmond was established in 1950 in southwest Calgary and developed as a residential neighbourhood close to the city centre. The Richmond Knob Hill Community Association was registered on June 16, 1954 and operates from the community hall at 2433 26 Avenue SW.
The community's southeastern edge meets the Marda Loop business district, giving residents independent shops, cafes and restaurants along 33rd and 34th Avenues SW. Richmond has remained a quiet inner-city neighbourhood with easy access to downtown.
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Marda Loop BIA
The southeastern part of Richmond-Knob Hill falls within the Marda Loop Business Improvement Area, established in 1984 as a business revitalization zone. The district covers 33rd and 34th Avenues SW from Crowchild Trail to 18 Street, plus Garrison Gate SW.
Richmond Knob Hill Community Association
Richmond is served by the Richmond Knob Hill Community Association, registered on June 16, 1954 and based at the community hall at 2433 26 Avenue SW.
Ward 8 Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt was elected Ward 8 councillor on October 20, 2025. He sits as an Independent.