Calgary parking by neighbourhood
Every Calgary neighbourhood parks a little differently. Pick an area for street-parking tips, permit-zone warnings and the cheapest nearby lots.
Downtown & inner city
Downtown Core
Calgary’s Commercial Core — the densest concentration of offices, shopping and parkades in the city, centred on Stephen Avenue and 7th Avenue. Beltline Permit zones
Calgary’s densest residential district just south of downtown, home to 17th Avenue SW, 4th Street and a thriving restaurant and nightlife scene. East Village
A redeveloped riverfront community on the east edge of downtown, home to Studio Bell, the Central Library and the RiverWalk. Eau Claire
The riverfront district at the north end of downtown, gateway to Prince’s Island Park and the Bow River pathways. Chinatown
Calgary’s historic Chinatown on the north edge of downtown, along the Bow River near Sien Lok Park. Victoria Park Permit zones
The entertainment district around Stampede Park, the Saddledome and the BMO Centre, between the Beltline and the Elbow River. NW Calgary
Kensington (Hillhurst-Sunnyside) Permit zones
A walkable shopping and dining village just across the Bow River from downtown, served by the Sunnyside and SAIT/Jubilee CTrain stations. University District / Brentwood Permit zones
The NW research and education precinct around the University of Calgary, Foothills and Children’s hospitals, and Market Mall. Crescent Heights / Rosedale Permit zones
Inner-city communities on the bluff just north of downtown, with skyline views from Crescent Road. NE Calgary
SW Calgary
Mission Permit zones
A lively dining district along 4th Street SW, just south of the Elbow River and the Beltline. Mount Royal / Cliff Bungalow Permit zones
Established inner-city neighbourhoods between 17th Avenue and the Elbow River, bordering Mission and the Beltline. Sunalta / Lower Mount Royal Permit zones
Inner-city communities west of the Beltline, served by the Sunalta CTrain station — a popular park-and-walk into 17th Ave. Erlton Permit zones
A small community just south of Stampede Park along the Elbow River, with the Erlton/Stampede CTrain station. Marda Loop
A busy shopping and dining strip in the SW community of Garrison/Altadore along 33rd and 34th Avenue.