Executive Rental Home Guide

In Calgary, the Beltline — or more specifically 17th Avenue — is where the action is; this energetic eclectic neighbourhood is truly the heart of the Calgary’s urban core. Dining spans trendy taco joints, local eateries and Asian restaurants, while nightlife encompasses craft beer pubs, live music venues and dance clubs. There are landscaped gardens at Central Memorial Park, while nearby Stampede Park is known for the annual Calgary Stampede.

Enjoy the Beltline’s walkable and convenient lifestyle, and take a stroll through its’ local shops and cafes. During the summer months, escape to the newly developed HIGH PARK. This new, 2-acre rooftop public park and event space serves as an exciting destination for residents and visitors to the city alike. Find it at 340 10 Ave SW.

Home to many of Calgary’s first warehouses, due to its proximity to the Canadian Pacific Railway, the area was named after the 1912 streetcar route on 17th Avenue southwest – the “belt line”. In the early 20th century the streetcar circled from the Beltline to the downtown core.

Immerse yourself in the metropolitan fabric of East Village. Music, culture, history and awardwinning architecture all come together to welcome visitors from around the world. From the National Music Centre at Studio Bell to the spectacular Central Library and much more, every turn promises a new discovery. Rent a bike, hop on a scooter tour, or take a stroll. Downtown and the popular east-end character neighbourhoods of Inglewood and Bridgeland are quick to access by foot or two wheels, and transit offers convenient connections to the rest of the city.

A block away at the junction where 8 Avenue and 4 Street meet, The Bounce Games Park is a temporary pop-up games park which has a full-sized basketball court for both regular and 3×3 games, ping-pong tables, hopscotch, foursquare, and an art mural by artist duo MAUD. Drop by and remember to BYOG – bring your own gear.

A newly developed Real Canadian Superstore can be found on the second floor of RioCan’s 5th and 3rd street shopping centre for your everyday needs. There is also a newly licensed childcare facility, Kidko, to support all new families in the area.

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The neighbourhood of Eau Claire is located immediately north of downtown, south of the Bow River and north of 4th Avenue. Eau Claire offers the perfect combination of nature and metropolitan bustle. A mix of riverside condominiums, shopping, restaurants, hotels, a large public plaza and urban parkland make Eau Claire one of Calgary’s most popular areas and contains the city’s Festival District.

North of Eau Claire is Prince’s Island Park, a large urban park on an island in the Bow River and the site of many summer festivals, including the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Latin festivals, Shakespeare in the Park and various busking happenings. Enjoy the parks picnic areas, playgrounds, pathways and walking trails.

Eau Claire Market is a focal point of the neighbourhood, and sits immediately south of the Bow River. The mall is home to several unique and “one of a kind” shops and galleries, a six screen Cineplex Odeon multiplex, a food court and several restaurants.Just outside, you’ll also find the family friendly spray park to cool off in the summer months.

Marda Loop is centred on 33rd and 34th Avenues SW between Crowchild Trail and 18th Street SW, and along Garrison Gate SW. The area has become one of Calgary’s many popular outdoor shopping venues with 130 exclusive owner-operated businesses, consisting of small-scale retailers, coffee shops, and pubs.

On the second Sunday in August, the streets of Marda Loop come alive with a New Orleansthemed Marda Gras Street Festival. This free one-day event includes the sights, sounds and cuisine of The Big Easy, (of course COVID pending).

Visit Pie Cloud, located in the Mercantile Farmers Market, for freshly baked savoury and sweet pies. One street down, Calgary’s premium Korean bakery, WOW Bakery, serves up worldrenowned pastries, cakes and breads.

Marda Loop has also become synonymous with ice cream. My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe scoops 72 flavours of ice cream and has been a place for locals to gather on hot summer days since 1981. Play the piano in the shop for 10 minutes and get a free ice cream.

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Mission is an inner city district that connects Calgary’s unique history to its now modern-day buildings and businesses. Containing the very popular 4th street, Mission is action packed with trendy boutiques, restaurants and cafés.

It also hosts one of Calgary’s most vibrant festivals, the Lilac Festival. In June, this free one-day event hosts over 500 vendors from an array of musical talent, artisan vendors, and quality entertainment. Activities for all ages, little’s can go for a jump in the bouncer, or the adults can find the perfect patio; there’s no shortage of things to do.

Dining options in Mission range from sushi and Vietnamese to French and Mexican, and craft beer pubs, cocktail spots and karaoke bars fill up after dark. Trails line shady Lindsay Park and snake along the banks of the Elbow River.

Stop by Masters Gallery to admire some art, then celebrate Mission’s Francophone heritage with some colourful macarons and handcrafted cakes at Yann Haute Patisserie. Spoil yourself at the Butter Beauty Parlour with a pedicure while enjoying a glass of champagne, then wrap up the afternoon with a cup of tea at Marlow’s Floralworks Secret Tea Garden.

Rocky Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the western edge of the city, and is bounded to the north by Country Hills Boulevard, to the east by Rocky Ridge Road, to the south by Crowchild Trail and to the west by Twelve Mile Coulee Road.

The community landscape is unique with several environmental sensitive wetland ponds throughout the area. The local Royal Oak school received an award from Ducks Unlimited for the special education program pertaining to wetlands.

The community is connected through a pathway system that winds around the wetlands and offers spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. Residents are certainly dog lovers, boasting the most dogs per capital in Calgary. (Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association). Rocky Ridge also has multiple schools, from k-3, elementary, high schools, French emersion, and Spanish bilingual.

Roxboro is one of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods along with Mount Royal, Elbow Park and Rideau, and they all line the banks of the Elbow River.

Roxboro offers ample green space, and features exclusive character that has been maintained over the years while embracing vibrant shopping and business areas. Living in Roxboro also means easy access to some of Calgary’s best outdoor and indoor recreation areas. The pathway system is a great way to get around the city on 2 wheels, or have close access to city transit. Enjoy your close proximity to the Elbow River, where you can take a float during the summer afternoons.

Also enjoy 52-acres of off leash zone for dogs at Riverside park. Repsol Sport Centre is found just minutes from the neighbourhood, where you can access swimming pools, running tracks, multiple basketball courts and running tracks.

Nearby schools include Elbow Park School, Elboya Elementary Junior High School, Earl Grey School, Mount Royal Junior High School, Western Canada High School, and Rideau Park School.

Victoria Park is located in the Beltline just south of the downtown core, with boundaries roughly extending east to west from the Elbow River to 4th St SW, and north to south from the CPR tracks near 10th Ave to 17th Ave S. It is also adjacent to the Stampede Grounds and the Scotiabank Saddledome arena. Victoria Park is an up-and-coming area with converted warehouses on 1st Street SW, and is now home to boutique clothes designers and offbeat home decor shops.

Discover the distinctive architecture and fascinating design firms in the Warehouse District, or walk down 11th Ave and allow yourself to get lost in time as you imagine the Canadian Pacific Railway rolling through passageways that are still standing today. The area was named after Queen Victoria, who is celebrated in a monument to the Second Boer War located in Central Memorial Park.

Several bus routes will also bring you into the area. For more complete up to date information on bus routes, visit calgarytransit.com in the trip planning section of the Calgary Transit website.