Elboya: Calgary's Best Neighbourhoods

Ranked 1st overall in Calgary's Best Neighbourhoods

Elboya is one of the prettiest communities in Calgary.

Starting at the Elbow River and stretching south up the side of a large, drawn-out hill, Elboya enjoys a unique topography that boasts views of both the Elbow Valley and the downtown skyline. Now, add to that 100-year-old trees lining the streets, and you’ve got a neighbourhood that feels like Sherwood Forest.

“The inner city is small, and spots like Elboya are always coveted,” says Michael O’Hara, president of the Elboya Community Association. “People target the area because the land can hold its value; plus, with some of the older homes, they can renovate or rebuild to get the home of their dreams.”

In recent years, this trend to buy and rebuild has seen a number of eye-catching new homes pop up. “That’s given the community even more charm,” O’Hara says.

It’s easy to see why Elboya is so popular. The major transportation arteries, Elbow Drive and Mac-
leod Trail, give residents direct access to the downtown, which is only four kilometres away. And the Elbow River park and pathway system provides joggers and walkers with great trails to tackle.

“With all the mature trees and river paths, it feels like you’re always in a park,” O’Hara says.

Calgary’s top 15 communities

Using the data we collected in our city-wide survey we also created a number of Top 5 lists for categories that our readers deemed important to them.

Top 5 Pedestrian-Friendly Neighbourhoods

Top 5 Safest Neighbourhoods

Top 5 Friendliest Neighbourhoods

Top 5 Neighbourhoods with Curb Appeal

Top 5 Neighbourhoods for Parks and Recreation

Calgary's Best Neighbourhoods: The Data
Wonder how we determined the 15 top Calgary neighbourhoods? Here's how they ranked in each of our criteria categories. Plus: view the stats for 19 additional neighbourhoods in the city.