Calgary Centre, Calgary

#53 among attractions in Calgary

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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. As the riding encompasses the downtown core and large swaths of apartment blocks in the communities west and south of downtown, Calgary Centre has a low home ownership rate compared to the rest of Canada. ()

Alternative names: Area: 18.92 mi²Coordinates: 51°2'25"N, 114°6'6"W

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Southwest Calgary (Sunalta)Calgary Canada

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Calgary Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centennial Planetarium, Millennium Park, Downtown West End, Louise Bridge.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Centennial Planetarium, Calgary
19 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.
0.6 miNE
Park, Skate park, Music venue
Millennium Park, Calgary
16 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.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Downtown West End, Calgary
24 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 miNE
Bridge
Louise Bridge, Calgary
27 min walk • The Louise Bridge crosses the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge connects Downtown West End with Memorial Drive and Kensington.
1.1 miE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Lougheed House, Calgary
28 min walk • Lougheed House, or as it was originally known Beaulieu, is a National Historic Site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta.
0.6 miNW
51°2'47"N • 114°6'36"W
Pumphouse Theatre, Calgary
15 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
0.7 miNE
Historical place
Mewata Armouries, Calgary
18 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.
~1420 ftNE
Park, Light rail
Sunalta Station Place, Calgary
7 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.
1.1 miNE
Skyscraper, Modernist architecture
Nexen Building, Calgary
27 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.
~1550 ftE
51°2'28"N • 114°5'42"W
Sacred Heart Church & Columbarium, Calgary
8 min walk • Church
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Contemporary Calgary, Calgary
19 min walk • Contemporary Calgary is a public contemporary art gallery located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Located in the former Centennial Planetarium in the city's downtown core, the gallery offers contemporary art programming by local, national, and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Calgary Centre?

Nearby attractions include Scarboro, Calgary (6 min walk), Sunalta, Calgary (7 min walk), Sunalta Station Place, Calgary (7 min walk), Sacred Heart Church & Columbarium, Calgary (8 min walk).

How to get to Calgary Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Calgary Centre:

Bus

17 Avenue & 16A Street SW • Lines: 2, 6 (5 min walk)
14 Street & 14 Avenue SW • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Sunalta • Lines: 202 (9 min walk)
Downtown West–Kerby • Lines: 202 (21 min walk)