St. Andrews Heights is a small inner-city neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, set on the hill above the Bow River. Established in 1953, it is known for its views, mid-century homes and proximity to the Foothills Medical Centre and the University of Calgary area.
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Guide To St. Andrews Heights
Parks And River
The Bow River pathway system runs below the community, with river access and trails. St. Andrews Heights’ own parks offer green space and viewpoints over the river valley.
Main Street
St. Andrews Heights is residential. Kensington Village’s shops and restaurants are a short trip east, with the Foothills hospital district’s services nearby.
Community Resources
The St. Andrews Heights Community Association (standrewsheights.ca) serves residents with programs and events. The neighbourhood is close to central Calgary schools, the Foothills Medical Centre and the University of Calgary.
Explore The Area
Take in Bow River valley views, walk the river pathways below, or visit nearby Kensington for shops and dining. Local legends include Nick’s Steakhouse and the Plaza Theatre.
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 CTrain station is University (Red Line).
Main bus route: Route 8 serves the area (stop at 29 St NW / 15 Av NW).
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in St. Andrews Heights but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
St. Andrews Heights news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: St. Andrews Heights
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of St. Andrews Heights
The land was annexed in 1910, but St. Andrews Heights was not established until 1953, developing as a post-war neighbourhood on the hill above the Bow River.
Its elevated position and river views have made it a desirable inner-city location, with the Foothills Medical Centre growing into a major neighbour to the west.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area (BIA) in this community. Local businesses are supported through the City of Calgary and community initiatives.
St. Andrews Heights community association
The St. Andrews Heights Community Association is the community association for St. Andrews Heights. It runs local programs and events for residents.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson is the Ward 7 councillor, elected October 20, 2025. He holds a BCom in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Calgary, managed CJSW 90.9 FM, and was a Service Design Lead at the Calgary Public Library where he created the Plan My Vote tool. He has lived in Ward 7 for more than 20 years with his wife Jessye, three daughters and dog Popcorn.