Lina's Italian Market & Cafe anchors the Centre Street North commercial strip in a practical way — people stop for imported ingredients and end up staying for espresso, which sets the tone for a stretch that leans more neighbourhood-serving than destination-seeking. The Italian Supermarket nearby doubles down on that character. Residential streets run quieter off that spine, with Balmoral School drawing families toward the western blocks. The commute is uncomplicated: frequent bus service connects south to the Beltline and the inner city without much planning required, keeping the neighbourhood close to the rest of Calgary without being in the thick of it.

4,453
Population
52.4%
Owner-Occupied
37.7
Median Age
$68,939
Avg Income
30.6%
Visible Minority

Census 2021

The Vibe

318trees per 1,000
498city avg
2parks
13designated
3in community
NAMSKAR Cuisine of India
4restaurants
4cafes
1bars
3bakeries
Ryan Sowtis
5grocery
4pharmacy
2banks
Free Spirit Dance
5childcare
3gyms
2dentists

The Economy

$692,495avg assessed
$717,869city avg
detached
921
semi detached
553
row
258
apartment
242
10.1xprice-to-income
11.2xcity avg
$1,609avg rent
Here
10.1
City
11.2
62permits (12mo)
156active licenses
Retail
51
Food Service
31
Personal Service
26
Property Management
19

The Infrastructure

25.8crimes per 1,000
18.7city avg
5.4stops per 1,000
4.5city avg
3.4 kmto downtown
Route 3 — Sandstone/Elbow Dr SW
Route 4 — Huntington
Route 5 — North Haven
476per 1,000
296city avg