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    September 3rd, 2024

    Our top five neighbourhoods in Calgary!



    Find out where the five best areas to live in Calgary are, each for different reasons! 

     


     

    Wondering what Calgary’s top neighbourhoods are? Whether you are planning to move to this city for the first time or are just looking to live in a new area of Calgary, we have got you covered! 



     

    Brentwood 


    Starting off the list with Brentwood, this one is a no-brainer! Brentwood is next to our main University of Calgary campus and offers everything a student could ever need. This includes a C-Train station, apartment buildings, grocery stores, restaurants and more, all within super close proximity to campus! Brentwood is also ranked as one of the best neighbourhoods to live in, according to data from a city-wide survey. 





    Kensington 


    Kensington is a common favorite area for many students at UCalgary. With its vintage vibe and charm, you’ll love exploring the shops, restaurants, and cafés it has! There is also lots of wall art, which makes for a great “photo-op”.



     

    Inglewood





     

    Varsity

     

    Another neighbourhood that’s directly across from our UCalgary campus is Varsity. Living in Varsity is very convenient as CF Market Mall, one of the main shopping centres in North-West Calgary, is right there! If you enjoy walking to school, Varsity is the place to live. 






     

    University of Calgary Residence - Rundle Hall

    Kensington

      

    Inglewood
     

    Located just outside of downtown, Inglewood is about as trendy as it gets! Many students enjoy e-scootering around this area and going to all the patios! It’s also right along the Bow River and close to the Calgary Zoo, which allows for lots of fun day activities.

      

    Varsity

      

    University of Calgary Residence 

    Last but not least, we can’t forget about living right in the heart of campus – in residence! Living in residence is an amazing experience that we highly recommend to incoming students. It’s a great way to fully immerse yourself in all that UCalgary has to offer and make lasting memories and life-long friendships. Our Residence also offers a first-year residence guarantee. If you are applying directly from high school and are 21 or younger you are guaranteed residence for your first year, if you apply before May 1st! Apply for residence here! 

     



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