Calgary communities
Dalhousie
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 8,939
- Dwellings
- 3,742
- Density
- 2,894/ km²
Place
- Area
- 3.34km²
- Sector
- Northwest
- Structure
- 1960s/1970s
Character
- Established
- 1967
- Community association
- Dalhousie Community Association
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026
Market
Market snapshot
In the neighbourhood
Livability
Green space & getting around
- Parkland
- 13%
- Natural area
- 0%
- Tree canopy
- 20%
- Off-leash areas
- 2
- Pathways & trails
- 5.6km
- Bike routes
- 1.6km
- C-Train stations
- 0
- Bus stops
- 61
Schools
- Dalhousie School — Elementary (Public)
- H. D. Cartwright School — Junior High (Public)
- St. Dominic School — Elementary (Separate)
- West Dalhousie School — Elementary (Public)
Culture & heritage
- Historic resources
- 1
Development
Development
Dalhousie — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is Dalhousie in?
- Dalhousie is in the Northwest sector of Calgary.
- How big is Dalhousie?
- Dalhousie covers about 3.3 square kilometres.
- Which communities border Dalhousie?
- Dalhousie borders Brentwood, Edgemont, Hawkwood, Ranchlands, Silver Springs, and Varsity.
- How many historic resources are in Dalhousie?
- Dalhousie has 1 historic resource on the City of Calgary's heritage inventory.
- Is Dalhousie good for walking and cycling?
- Dalhousie has 1.6 km of bike routes and 5.6 km of pathways and trails.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering Dalhousie
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Sources & notes
Livability figures (transit, parks, schools, culture) — City of Calgary Open Data, refreshed periodically. Approximate; may not reflect the most recent changes.
Sold & market figures — compiled from MLS® sold data for this community; not the MLS® HPI. Recently sold records may be revised as they're finalized.