Downtown East Village, Calgary

Name: Downtown East Village
Address: Calgary, Canada

#68 among attractions in Calgary

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Downtown East Village more commonly known as simply East Village, is a mixed-use neighbourhood within the eastern portions of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is contained within the city's Rivers District. Containing the earliest-settled land in the Calgary area - Fort Calgary - East Village was for years a mixture of high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial development. Much of the parkland currently surrounding Fort Calgary was industrial as recently as the 1960s. Construction of the city's light rail transit Blue Line, coupled with the closure of 8th Avenue at Macleod Trail in the early 1980s by construction of the massive Calgary Municipal Building, resulted in East Village being "cut off," figuratively speaking, from the rest of downtown. As a result, it became home to many rundown properties and vacant lots over the years, and a severe crime problem. ()

Area: 123.55 acres (0.1931 mi²)Coordinates: 51°2'47"N, 114°3'2"W

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Downtown East Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, Suncor Energy Centre.

0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
17 min walk • The Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and entertainment. Erected in 1983, this iconic indoor arena is instantly recognizable by its distinctive saddle-shaped roof, a nod to the region's Western heritage.
0.6 miW
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Calgary Tower, Calgary
15 min walk • The Calgary Tower is an iconic landmark soaring above the skyline of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This 190.8-meter (626-foot) free-standing observation tower was originally known as the Husky Tower when it opened in 1968. It was constructed to honor Canada's centennial...
~1180 ftSE
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Fort Calgary, Calgary
6 min walk • Nestled at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, Fort Calgary stands as a testament to the city's origins and its evolution over time. This historic site, now operating as a museum, offers visitors a chance to delve into the rich tapestry of Calgary's past...
0.6 miW
Tower
Suncor Energy Centre, Calgary
16 min walk • The Suncor Energy Centre, crowned as one of the tallest buildings in Calgary, Canada, is a significant landmark in the dynamically developing city center. The complex consists of two towers: the West Tower at 215 meters and the East Tower measuring 130 meters, making...
0.5 miW
Artworks and local history on display
Glenbow Museum, Calgary
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, the Glenbow Museum stands as a premier cultural institution in the Western Canadian landscape. Renowned for its remarkable collection and diverse exhibitions, this museum offers a rich tapestry of human history and artistic...
~1930 ftW
Park, Ice rink
Olympic Plaza, Calgary
10 min walk • Olympic Plaza is a vibrant urban park nestled in the heart of Calgary, Canada, serving as a testament to the city's proud Olympic heritage. Constructed in 1988 for the Winter Olympic Games, the plaza was the focal point for medal ceremonies and has since evolved into a...
~1690 ftW
Architecture, City hall, Romanesque architecture
Calgary City Hall, Calgary
9 min walk • Calgary City Hall, is the seat of government for Calgary City Council, located in the city's downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The historic building completed in 1911 serves as the offices for Calgary City Council, consisting of the office of the Mayor, fourteen Councillors and municipal Clerk.
0.4 miW
Church
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Calgary
11 min walk • The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer is located in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Calgary.
~1200 ftNW
Park
Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk, Calgary
6 min walk • The Jack and Jean Leslie RiverWalk is a 2 kilometres section of the Bow River pathway between the Centre Street Bridge and the 9th Avenue SE Bridge, along the Bow and Elbow rivers in Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
~1090 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Music Centre, Calgary
6 min walk • The National Music Centre is a non-profit museum and performance venue located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The centre's permanent building, branded Studio Bell, is located at 850 4th Street S.E. in Downtown East Village.
0.6 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Grand, Calgary
16 min walk • The Grand, stylized as The GRAND, is the oldest theatre in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In its current incarnation, it houses and operates the 436-seat Flanagan Theatre and a rehearsal space, the Studio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown East Village?

Nearby attractions include George C. King Bridge, Calgary (6 min walk), Calgary Central Library, Calgary (6 min walk), National Music Centre, Calgary (6 min walk), Fort Calgary, Calgary (6 min walk).

How to get to Downtown East Village by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown East Village:

Bus

9 Avenue & 6 Street SE • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Macleod Trail & 7 Avenue SE • Lines: 300 (9 min walk)

Light rail

City Hall • Lines: 201, 202 (7 min walk)
Bridgeland/Memorial • Lines: 202 (12 min walk)

Train

Calgary (18 min walk)