Sunnyside is an inner-city neighbourhood in central Calgary, established in 1904. It sits along the Bow River, adjacent to Kensington Village’s shops and restaurants, and is served by the Sunnyside CTrain station on the Red Line.
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Guide To Sunnyside
Parks And River
Sunnyside’s riverfront location gives residents access to the Bow River pathway system. The community has parks and playgrounds, and Prince’s Island Park is nearby.
Main Street
Kensington Road NW, in the adjacent Kensington Village, is Sunnyside’s main commercial street, with independent shops, cafes and restaurants. The Kensington BRZ supports the area’s businesses.
Community Resources
The Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association serves Sunnyside and Hillhurst. Find schools and services through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Walk the Bow River pathways, shop on Kensington Road, or take the CTrain from Sunnyside station. Open Sunnyside in Google Maps.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes (Sunnyside station, Red Line)
Main bus route: #104 Sunnyside / University of Calgary
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Sunnyside but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Sunnyside news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Sunnyside
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Sunnyside
Sunnyside was settled by homesteaders in the 1880s and incorporated in 1904. Streetcars began serving the neighbourhood in 1913, connecting it to downtown Calgary.
The Kensington Business Revitalization Zone, adjacent to Sunnyside, is a popular shopping and dining district. The Sunnyside CTrain station on the Red Line serves the community.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Kensington Brz
Sunnyside is adjacent to the Kensington Business Revitalization Zone, the shopping and dining district on Kensington Road NW.
Hillhurst-sunnyside Community Association
Community association: hsca.ca
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson was elected as the Ward 7 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.