Roxboro is a small inner-city residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, established in 1923. With just over 400 residents, it sits on the Elbow River escarpment south of downtown. It shares a community association with neighbouring Rideau Park.
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Guide To Roxboro
Parks And River
Roxboro overlooks the Elbow River valley, with pathways along the river and nearby Stanley Park.
Main Street
Mission’s 4 Street SW, with shops and restaurants, is a short distance north. Macleod Trail provides commercial services to the east.
Community Resources
See the City of Calgary community profile for Roxboro.
Explore The Area
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: #15 Deerfoot Meadows
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Roxboro but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Roxboro news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Roxboro
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Roxboro
Roxboro was established in 1923 as an inner-city neighbourhood on the Elbow River escarpment. The Rideau-Roxboro Community Association, registered in 1960, serves both communities.
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Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area (BIA) in this residential community.
Rideau-roxboro Community Association
Community association: rideauroxboro.com
Ward 8 Councillor
Nathaniel Schmidt
Ward 8 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Nathaniel Schmidt was elected in October 2025. A father to a young daughter, he is an affordable housing champion who received the Calgary Housing Leadership Award and moved the $10M Housing Land Fund motion.