Scarboro, Calgary

#193 among attractions in Calgary

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Scarboro is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located in the inner city, between Bow Trail, 24th Street West and 14th St West. Its north-south boundaries are 12th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South. The community is bisected by the Crowchild Trail freeway. ()

Coordinates: 51°2'24"N, 114°6'24"W

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Southwest Calgary (Scarboro)Calgary Canada

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Scarboro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centennial Planetarium, Peace Bridge, Shaganappi Point Golf Course, Calgary Centre.

0.9 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Centennial Planetarium, Calgary
24 min walk • The Centennial Planetarium, a beacon of astronomical discovery, proudly stands in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This educational landmark, designed to engage and inspire, has been a cornerstone for space enthusiasts and curious minds since its opening.
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Peace Bridge, Calgary
40 min walk • The Peace Bridge in Calgary, Canada, is an architectural marvel that serves as a functional work of art and a symbol of unity. This striking pedestrian bridge spans the Bow River and connects the downtown core with the northern communities.
1 miW
51°2'39"N • 114°7'41"W
Shaganappi Point Golf Course, Calgary
25 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
~1170 ftE
Neighbourhood
Calgary Centre, Calgary
6 min walk • Calgary Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1968. The riding consists of many young adults who have a relatively high average household income and education level.
0.8 miNE
Park, Skate park, Music venue
Millennium Park, Calgary
21 min walk • Millennium Park also known as Shaw Millennium Park is a skatepark in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on the western end of downtown Calgary, on the site of the former Mewata Stadium adjacent to Mewata Armouries.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown West End, Calgary
30 min walk • The Downtown West End is a neighbourhood within the western portions of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded to the north by the Bow River, to the east by 9th Street W, to the south by the CPR Tracks and to the west by 14th Street W.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Louise Bridge, Calgary
31 min walk • The Louise Bridge crosses the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge connects Downtown West End with Memorial Drive and Kensington.
1.3 miSW
51°1'23"N • 114°7'16"W
Richmond Green Golf Course, Calgary
34 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.9 miNE
Historical place
Mewata Armouries, Calgary
23 min walk • Mewata Armoury is a Canadian Forces reserve armoury in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Mewata. The building was designed by Thomas W. Fuller and the project was supervised locally by Calgary architect Leo Dowler. The structure was actually built by A. G. Creelman Co. of Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.4 miNE
Park, Light rail
Sunalta Station Place, Calgary
11 min walk • Sunalta Station Place is a three-story building constructed between 1904 and 1905 by Louis Weissgerber. The structure was originally located at 325 6th Avenue West Calgary Alberta on land purchased from Lord Strathcona.
1.3 miE
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Nexen Building, Calgary
33 min walk • 801 Seventh Avenue S.W. commonly known as the Nexen Building, is a high rise office building in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is a 37-storey skyscraper, with a height of 153 m. It was designed by CPV Group Architects and Engineers Ltd and built by CANA Construction Company Limited.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scarboro?

Nearby attractions include Calgary Centre, Calgary (6 min walk), Sunalta, Calgary (10 min walk), Sunalta Station Place, Calgary (11 min walk), Millennium Park, Calgary (21 min walk).

How to get to Scarboro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scarboro:

Bus

17 Avenue & 17 Street SW • Lines: 2, 6 (8 min walk)
Crowchild Trail & 17 Avenue SW • Lines: 112, 20, 66 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Sunalta • Lines: 202 (12 min walk)
Shaganappi Point • Lines: 202 (21 min walk)