University Heights is a northwest Calgary community established in 1963, bordering the University of Calgary, McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Foothills medical precinct.
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Guide To University Heights
Parks And River
The University of Calgary campus brings green space and pathways to the doorstep, and the community has its own parks and playgrounds.
Main Street
The community has no formal main street. Shops and restaurants are along nearby 16 Avenue NW and around the university.
Community Resources
The University Heights Community Association runs programs and events. Families are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.
Explore The Area
McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Foothills hospitals are all next door.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Yes (University station, Red Line)
Main bus route: #9 Dalhousie / Chinook
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in University Heights but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Stampede Breakfast
The community association hosts a Stampede breakfast each July.
Neighbour Day BBQ
The community celebrates Neighbour Day with a barbecue each June.
Community Cleanup
An annual community cleanup brings residents together each spring.
Movie Night
An outdoor movie night gathers neighbours in the summer.
University Heights news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: University Heights
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of University Heights
University Heights is established in northwest Calgary, bordering the University of Calgary.
The community borders the university, McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Foothills medical precinct.
University Heights is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, established in 1963. The community borders the University of Calgary.
McMahon Stadium, the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Foothills medical precinct are all next to the community.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
University Heights BIA
University Heights does not have a Business Improvement Area.
University Heights Community Association
The University Heights Community Association runs programs and events for the neighbourhood.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson represents Ward 7 on Calgary City Council. A University of Calgary business graduate, he managed campus radio station CJSW 90.9 FM and led service design at the Calgary Public Library, where he built the Plan My Vote tool. He has lived in Ward 7 for over 20 years with his wife Jessye, three daughters and dog Popcorn.
Local Legends
20+ years in business!Nick's Steakhouse and Pizza
Family steakhouse and pizzeria across from McMahon Stadium, founded in 1979.