The historic neighbourhoods of Bridgeland and Riverside meet on the main street of 1 Avenue NE. Situated in the most ideal spot to build a community, with the escarpment to block the north winds, its abundance of southern sun, and its proximity to the river, Bridgeland-Riverside welcomed many of Calgary’s first European immigrants from Italy, Germany, and Ukraine. Prior to European settlement, in the 1880s and 1890s, this site was a Siksika camp, which was also home to the famed Siksika runner, Api-kia-ees, who became widely known under the pseudonym Deerfoot. Today, Bridgeland-Riverside is well-known for its historic tree-lined streets, the Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark, and St. Patrick’s Island, which recently received the top award for Great Public Spaces from the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Over the last two decades, Bridgeland-Riverside has seen tremendous change and is expected to undergo more in the years to come. Thanks to the tireless effort of their community association and volunteers, this incredibly energetic and dynamic neighbourhood is constantly piloting ground-breaking projects to further lock-in Bridgeland-Riverside as a social and cultural destination in our city. This work is clearly paying off as it was named Calgary’s Best Neighbourhood in 2017.
In support of the City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Main Street Project, TELUS infrastructure work will take place along 1 Avenue N.E. between 4 Street and 6 Street N.E. The work will be completed by BRT Construction..
The 4th Avenue Flyover continue to undergo rehabilitation work that begin in Apriil 2024. Paving is complete, the bridge has reopened to two lanes for peak hours, and we are just one major milestone away from completing our work on the 4th Avenue Flyover!
Sign structure installation is coming up this month requiring closures to westbound Memorial Drive near the flyover. We are anticipating the closure to be impactful to commuters, especially as students head back to classes in September, and encourage those travelling downtown to plan ahead.
The Bridgeland Main Street project, part of The City’s larger Main Streets program (calgary.ca/MainStreets), is moving into its next stage of construction, with work focused along 1 Avenue N.E. between 7 and 7a Street N.E. This stage of work is expected to begin on August 21 for approximately 8 weeks.
will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding
From July 14 - Aug 14, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Bridgeland.
The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will aim to minimize disruption to residents and visitors as much as possible.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
The Bridgeland Main Street project, part of The City’s larger Main Streets program, is moving into its next stage of construction, with work being focused on the 1st Avenue NE blocks between 6 and 7 Street NE. This next stage of work is slated to begin on June 27th and last for approximately 8 weeks.
As part of the City’s commitment to creating safer and more accessible streets for all users, the following upgrades are being made at all four corners of the intersection at 5 Avenue + 8 Street NE:
Curb extensions on the west side to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and increase visibility
Updated wheelchair ramps on the east side to meet modern accessibility standards
Good news for Calgary: both lanes of the 4 Avenue Flyover are now open during peak hours, ahead of schedule!
Since April, the bridge had been reduced to a single lane of traffic in order to accommodate essential upgrades, extending the life of Calgary’s longest bridge for decades to come.
The 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon is taking place over the weekend of May 24th + 25th. Now in its 61st year, the Calgary Marathon is Canada’s longest running marathon and Alberta’s Best Road Race.
In order to ensure both runner and road user safety, there will be a variety of road closures throughout Calgary. You can view their interactive road closure map to learn more and pre-plan your day.
Are part of the Bridgeland MainStreets project, below is an updated construction schedule for the ongoing utilities work along 1 Avenue NE as part of the ENMAX scope of work.
ENMAX’s contractor will be installing underground utilities along 1 Avenue N.E from Edmonton Trail N.E. to 4 Street N.E. To complete this work safely and efficiently, portions of 1 Avenue N.E. will be closed in stages over the coming weeks.We anticipate the new lane closure and parking changes will begin Friday, May 9, 2025, and will remain in effect for the duration of this stage of the construction (expected to be roughly 8 weeks).
This October 20, 2025, Calgarians have the power to shape what comes next for our city. However you participate, your vote helps decide the vision and leadership that will carry Calgary into the future.
On Monday, October 20, 2025, Calgarians will head to the polls to decide who leads our city. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or getting involved for the first time, this upcoming election is your chance to make a real difference in helping shape Calgary’s best future.
Advance voting runs from October 6–11. Election Day is October 20.
Here is everything you need to know going into the election.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th provides a time to reflect on the experiences of residential school Survivors, honour their stories, and consider meaningful ways to support reconciliation. Beyond wearing orange, here are actions that can help strengthen understanding, build connections, and advance this important work.
For more than a century, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their homes and placed in residential schools. This government policy had individual, family, and community intergenerational trauma impacts. At The City, we believe you can support Truth and Reconciliation every day.
Join us to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors and their families, and commit to acting on reconciliation. Remembering the Children.
Calgary saw higher-than-normal rainfall in July and August, leading to saturated turf and unusually thick grass growth across parks, playfields, and roadsides. This has extended mowing times and increased the number of mowing-related 311 requests. The Ward 9 office also received an increase in outreach from constituents concerned about long grass and delays in mowing neighbourhood parks and public spaces.
Calgarians now have a new way to slow down, recharge, and connect with nature. The City of Calgary Parks & Open Spaces has officially opened the Forest Bathing Trail at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary - the first of its kind in the city.
The City of Calgary is excited to welcome back the Curbside Treasure Hunt - a citywide weekend of giving, finding, and reusing. On September 6 and 7, 2025, Calgarians are invited to set out gently used, reusable items for neighbours to pick up and enjoy. Think of it as a giant, free garage sale that spans the entire city!
Every season, Calgary Transit reviews routes, schedules, and service levels to make sure transit keeps pace with our growing city. The Fall 2025 service changes roll out on September 1, with improvements focused on better connections, reliability, and accessibility across Calgary.
Recent changes by the province to the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, now require municipalities in Alberta to prepare and maintain a permanent register of eligible voters. This register and acceptable identification will be used by election officials to verify voter eligibility for Calgary’s upcoming General Election on October 20, 2025.
Elections Calgary encourages all eligible voters to take a moment to confirm their registration and ensure their information is up to date.
The City of Calgary’s annual Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCC) recruitment campaign begins on Tuesday 2025 August 5 at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Thursday 2025 September 4 at 4:00 p.m.
BCCs provide City Council with perspectives and recommendations regarding important civic issues. They also play an integral role in bringi