Inglewood
Calgary's oldest neighbourhood — 9th Avenue SE, the Bird Sanctuary, 100+ indie shops, and Bow River access, five minutes from downtown.
What Makes Inglewood Different
Inglewood is Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, established adjacent to Fort Calgary in 1875 — predating the city's official incorporation by nine years. That history is visible across the community: Inglewood has roughly 400 surviving pre-WWI buildings spread throughout the neighbourhood — character homes, former industrial spaces, churches, and commercial facades. 9th Avenue SE holds the most impressive concentration of these on a single strip, alongside 100+ independent shops, galleries, breweries, and restaurants that have accumulated over 150 years. The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary provides 36 hectares of riverfront nature reserve within the community footprint — an amenity that cannot be replicated in a master-planned development. Add the Bow River pathways, proximity to the Calgary Zoo, and a 5–10 minute drive to downtown, and you have a community whose character is entirely its own.
Who Lives in Inglewood
Inglewood draws buyers who want character that can't be manufactured — artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and buyers who've chosen soul over square footage.
Arts & Culture Buyers
Inglewood's gallery and live music scene, summer night market, record stores, vintage shops, and creative businesses attract buyers who want their neighbourhood to have a point of view. The 9th Avenue SE community is actively maintained by independent operators, not franchises.
First-Time Buyers & Downsizers
Condos from $381K and townhouses averaging $631K make Inglewood one of the more accessible inner-city entry points with genuine character. Downsizers from larger suburban homes are also drawn by the walkable main street and low-maintenance living options.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (36 hectares), Pearce Estate Park, Bow Habitat Station, and the Bow and Elbow River pathway systems give residents direct access to wildlife and nature within a 2-minute walk. No car required to get to a real trail.
Life in Inglewood
Inglewood is described by residents as having a "soulful atmosphere" — and it's earned. The 9th Avenue SE main street delivers everything from art galleries and breweries to record stores and vintage clothing. The Bird Sanctuary and Pearce Estate Park put real wildlife habitat within walking distance of most homes. The Bow and Elbow River pathways connect the neighbourhood in both directions. In summer, the Inglewood Night Market draws the city. The National Hotel (home of The Nash restaurant) and the historic Livery Barn are landmarks that ground the neighbourhood's identity in something a century old. It's a community that rewards people who prefer depth to polish.
Schools & Amenities
What Inglewood residents rely on — within or near the neighbourhood.
Schools
- Colonel Walker School (K-6)
- Rideau Park Junior High
- Western Canada High School
- Elboya School (junior/middle)
Nature & Recreation
- Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (36 ha)
- Pearce Estate Park
- Harvie Passage Whitewater Park
- Bow Habitat Station & Fish Hatchery
- Inglewood Wildlands Park
- Bow & Elbow River Pathways
- Inglewood Aquatic Centre
Landmarks & Culture
- 9th Avenue SE (Calgary's first main street)
- The National Hotel / The Nash Restaurant
- Fort Calgary Historic Site (adjacent)
- Calgary Zoo & TELUS Spark (north)
- Inglewood Night Market (seasonal)
Housing in Inglewood
Inglewood's housing is approximately one-third single-detached homes, with small apartment buildings, condos, and duplexes comprising the rest. About 40% of homes were built before 1960, and a further significant portion dates from the 1990s and 2000s — reflecting two distinct periods of development. Approximately 55% of dwellings are owner-occupied, which is above average for inner-city Calgary and suggests a more stable, committed resident base. Condos average $381,000, townhouses $631,000, and detached heritage homes command premiums. The historic character and fixed land supply mean Inglewood's pricing reflects genuine scarcity rather than speculation.
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Inglewood sits at the SE edge of the inner city, surrounded by communities of varying character and price.
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