Inglewood has deep roots: As Calgary’s oldest community, established in 1875, it was originally known as the neighbourhoods of East Calgary, Brewery Flats, Pearce Estates, and Inglewood. Historically, this area was a winter camping site for the Indigenous people in the area. It was an attractive spot due to the shelter provided by the trees along the river and the warm westerly winds we know as Chinooks.
Our Inglewood neighbours take immense pride in their rich history as Calgary’s founding community and work hard to ensure we preserve and share this history as Calgarians. Just east of Fort Calgary, Inglewood was voted Canada’s best neighbourhood in 2014. Through the promotion of arts and culture and the revitalization of its main street, 9 Avenue SE, which is known for its vibrant collection of shops and famed restaurants, Inglewood is embracing the future as well as the past. Home to many amenities, it isn’t hard to spend an entire day in Inglewood. From the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, to the birthplace of Music Mile, to the serene Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, and the haunted rooms of the Deane House, Inglewood has something for everyone.
Construction on the Ramsay-Inglewood Public Realm Improvements project is progressing well, with sidewalks, a multi-use pathway, new traffic signals, and updated roadway alignment scheduled to be completed before winter. Additional landscaping and amenities may be completed if weather permits.
There are several ongoing infrastructure projects happening in Inglewood and Ramsay. Below is an at-a-glance look at the current status of each project. To learn more and stay up to date on anticipated timelines, please visit: engage.calgary.ca/inglewoodramsay, or sign up for construction alerts through the Ramsay-Inglewood infrastructure Projects newsletter.
Permanent Closure of Portland Street at 11 Street SE CPKC rail crossing.
As part of the Ramsay-Inglewood Public Realm Improvement Project, vehicle traffic along the 11 Street SE corridor will be realigned to optimize available lanes. This includes adding a dedicated left-turn bay for northbound vehicles turning onto 21 Avenue SE, allowing for unimpeded northbound traffic to continue straight through the intersection.
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.
All are Invited to the Ramsay End-of-Summer Block Party and Fundraiser for the Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS).
Sunday, August 24 | 2–6 PM | Ramsay Rink
Come out an afternoon of community, connection, and fun -Enjoy free food, a beer garden, bouncy houses, live music, skateboarding, face painting, a vibrant vendor market, and loads of family-friendly fun.
It’s a celebration for a great cause, and everyone’s welcome!
The City of Calgary has announced that the Inglewood Aquatic Centre will temporarily close beginning July 21, 2025, for approximately two months to complete essential safety and infrastructure upgrades identified through a recent facility assessment.
While previous assessments indicated that repairs were not immediately necessary, recent findings confirmed the need for prompt action to protect the safety of staff and facility users. The closure is required to complete critical electrical repairs, including an upgrade to the electrical bonding system, which will ensure all metal components on the pool deck are properly grounded—significantly enhancing safety for all users. Additional work includes sump pump and railing replacements to meet current safety standards.
The City of Calgary plans to expand parking at Pearce Estate Park to help accommodate the busy summer months. This expansion is a recommendation in the Harvie Passage Facility Enhancement Plan, and aims to increase parking and overall safety, reduce traffic congestion, and minime the impact on local residents.
From June 25 - July 3, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Inglewood, Renfrew, Bridgeland, St. Patricks Island and the East Village, and various other Calgary locations.
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.
Construction on the east sides of Blackfoot Trail and 9th Avenue SE has now been completed marking the official halfway mark on the bridge rehabilitation project. Work has now shifted to the west sides of both roadways bringing the project closer to completion.
Work is slated to pause for the duration of the Calgary Stampede to keep Calgarians and visitors moving smoothly and safely through the community during this busy time.
From June 10 - 20, 2025, filming activity will be taking place in Inglewood, around the East Village, and at other Calgary locations.
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.
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.
With the warmer weather comes another busy construction season for The City and the final construction season for the 4th Avenue Flyover. The bridge rehabilitation is still on track (and on budget) to be completed later this fall.
Crews recently completed another milestone, replacing the right barrier, leaving only a couple of major works left to complete on the bridge: paving and installing the sign structures.
Big changes are underway at the Calgary Zoo!
Exploration Asia is undergoing exciting renovations to create larger, more dynamic habitats and inspire even stronger connections between people and wildlife.
As part of this work, the seasonal West Gate, typically open from spring through fall, will remain closed this year. It is expected to reopen later in the 2028/2029 season.
Community Cleanup events provide an opportunity for Calgarians to dispose of items that do not fit in their waste and recycling carts. They also support community residents who do not have access to cart service.
All events take place on Saturdays or Sundays (from 9am to 2pm)
Beginning in mid-April, a series of borehole tests will take place to analyze ground conditions along the Green Line alignment. Work will occur on City-owned property and no significant impacts are expected on roadways. Each test will take one to two days. If more direct impacts are expected to residents or businesses, the Green Line team will coordinate directly with those affected.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with an anticipated completion date of July 2025.
As part of this project a concrete shaft was built above the normal ground elevation that will need to be leveled with the surrounding greenspace. Due to this, the top two metres of this shaft will need to be demolished to bring it below normal ground elevation so we can eventually plant grass and restore its original look. Once this has been completed, there will be manholes and a curved pipe/vent called a “gooseneck,” along with paving stones in the area so crews have access for required maintenance.
Early works for the 6 Street SE Underpass are expected to start Monday, March 31, 2025. The project will see a new vehicle link with the construction of an underpass for traffic under rail infrastructure, adding another access point to Calgary’s entertainment district as we prepared for some major developments in the area.
There are several ongoing infrastructure projects happening in Inglewood and Ramsay. Below is an at-a-glance look at the current status of each project. To learn more and stay up to date on anticipated timelines, please visit: engage.calgary.ca/inglewoodramsay, or sign up for construction alerts through the Ramsay-Inglewood infrastructure Projects newsletter.
Beginning March 17 through to early April, the Green Line is undertaking a series of borehole tests, identifying utility locations along the future LRT alignment. The objective of this project is to determine whether existing utilities (owned by ATCO, ENMAX, The City of Calgary, Bell, TELUS and Shaw/Rogers) along the Green Line route need to be relocated or can be protected in place.
Test sites are limited to City-owned property but may impact general traffic in the area. There are approximately 200 locations across the SE Segment of the Green Line LRT, on City-owned land. Each investigation is expected to take one day with work happening between 9:00am and 3:30pm. Where there are potential impacts to residences or businesses, the Green Line team will contact those who may be directly affected.
Hey, Inglewood + Ramsay - sign up for the Ramsay/Inglewood Public Realm Improvements Newsletter to keep up to date with construction impacts in the area, expected to begin mid-April.
Public Realm Improvements along 11th Street SE and 12th Street SE have been identified as the first Stage of construction in Ramsay and Inglewood for the City’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) program. This work will improve future connections to transit and nearby public spaces, while supporting multi-model transportation and investing in better public spaces.
The 4th Avenue Flyover is well on its way to being completed later this year, with construction moving forward steadily and crews working hard to keep the project on track.
Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up next:
The City of Calgary Transit Service Planning Group is working to better optimize bus routes and bus stop locations along the 9th Ave SE corridor from 8 Street to 15 Street SE.
Beginning in early March 2025, a total of 6 stops along the corridor will be removed, resulting in more reliable service at key hubs.
Due to changes in land use by the property owner, the parking lot immediately adjacent to the Inglewood Aquatic Centre has been permanently closed
Following the City of Calgary’s decision in November 2024 to extend the life of the aquatic facility, discussions took place with the parking lot’s landowner. However, an agreement for the use of the parking lot was not renewed due to the landowner's future development plans.
Join in one of Inglewood's longest-standing traditions, the Winter Carnival. Started in 1939, the Winter Carnival has been warming hearts and bringing smiles to faces for 86 years! This year honours some old traditions, like wagon rides and bingo, while also celebrating some new elements like Community Olympics, a group art project, and a tea party for our Inglewood Elders.
The 4th Avenue Flyover will need to fully close temporarily to complete repairs sustained by a vehicular incident. A section of the bridge’s barriers and rails sustained damage in the incident and require repairs, however the bridge is still safe to use.
The bridge will fully close overnight for two days:
February 13th beginning at 9 pm until February 14th at 5 am, and
February 14th beginning at 9 pm, until February 15th at 5 am.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with an anticipated completion date of July 2025.
In order to successfully complete this project, crews will have to close the righthand (south lane) of Memorial Drive eastbound between the Bridgeland C-train station and Baines Bridge (Zoo bridge). Traffic will be detoured to the centre and lefthand lane (north lane) for the duration of this work. It is anticipated that this work will take approximately six months to complete.
Phase Two of the Inglewood Sanitary Trunk (IST) project is underway, with an anticipated completion date of July 2025.
As part of this project, a concrete shaft was built above the normal ground elevation that will need to be leveled with the surrounding greenspace. Due to this, the top two metres of this shaft will need to be demolished to bring it below normal ground elevation so we can eventually plant grass and restore its original look. Once this has been completed, there will be manholes and a curved pipe/vent called a “gooseneck,” along with paving stones in the area so crews have access for required maintenance.
From our families to yours, with love and fellowship, we wish you peace, respite, rejuvenation, and all the best in 2025.
In lieu of mailing traditional holiday cards, we’ve opted to donate to several notable local charities. This season, our focus is on supporting four organizations doing deeply meaningful and important work to care for our 2SLGBTQIA+ neighbours.
Happy Holidays!
Over the weekend and into next week, JB Paramount Productions and Partners Film Inc will be in Inglewood filming. Residetns and visitors can expect temproary road closures, traffic control, some parking restrictions due to film crew activity in the area. The production company has worked with The City of Calgary to obtain necessary permits and will minimize disruption as much as possible while filming.
Please see info below regarding temporary restrictions and what to expect.
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
The City of Calgary is working to improve transit along 52 Street East, and we need your help!
We're exploring options to upgrade Route 23 into a faster, more reliable Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. As part of this process, we are conducting a Functional Planning Study to gather feedback and shape the future of transit along this important corridor.
This initiative is part of Calgary Transit’s long-term strategic plan, Route Ahead, and focuses on a 30 kilometre stretch of 52 Street East, from Saddletowne Circle in Saddle Ridge to Seton. The upgraded service will provide faster, more reliable transit, with upgraded station amenities similar to the MAX routes, connecting key destinations for work, living, and recreation.