Thorncliffe is a residential neighbourhood in north Calgary, established in 1954. It sits just north of Nose Hill Park and is served by the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association.
All Calgary community guides
Guide To Thorncliffe
Parks And River
Nose Hill Park, one of North America’s largest urban parks, is just south of Thorncliffe. The community has local parks, sports fields and pathways.
Main Street
Thorncliffe’s commercial areas run along 64 Avenue NE and Centre Street N. There is no Business Improvement Area in Thorncliffe.
Community Resources
The Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association serves the area. Find schools and services through the City community profile.
Explore The Area
Hike Nose Hill Park or visit the community centre. Open Thorncliffe 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?: No
Main bus route: #3 Sandstone / Elbow Dr SW
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Thorncliffe but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
TGCA Stampede Yahoo
Annual Stampede event hosted by the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association.
TGCA Craft Fair
Annual craft fair.
Parade of Garage Sales
Annual community garage sale event.
Thorncliffe news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Thorncliffe
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Thorncliffe
Thorncliffe was established in 1954 as north Calgary grew. The Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association serves the area and hosts annual events including the Stampede Yahoo, Craft Fair and Parade of Garage Sales. Nose Hill Park borders the neighbourhood to the south.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Business Association
There is no Business Improvement Area or Business Revitalization Zone in this neighbourhood.
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association
Community association: tgcacalgary.com
Ward 4 Councillor
DJ Kelly
Ward 4 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
DJ Kelly was elected as the Ward 4 councillor in the October 20, 2025 municipal election.