Calgary communities
Forest Heights
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 6,496
- Dwellings
- 2,275
- Density
- 3,589/ km²
Place
- Area
- 1.51km²
- Sector
- East
- Structure
- 1960s/1970s
Character
- Established
- 1959
- Community association
- Forest Heights 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
- 11%
- Natural area
- 0%
- Tree canopy
- 14%
- Pathways & trails
- 2.1km
- Bike routes
- 1.6km
- C-Train stations
- 0
- Bus stops
- 18
Schools
- Keeler School — Elementary (Public)
Development
Development
Forest Heights — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is Forest Heights in?
- Forest Heights is in the East sector of Calgary.
- How big is Forest Heights?
- Forest Heights covers about 1.5 square kilometres.
- Which communities border Forest Heights?
- Forest Heights borders Albert Park/Radisson Heights, Forest Lawn, Marlborough, Marlborough Park, and Penbrooke Meadows.
- How many historic resources are in Forest Heights?
- Forest Heights has no listed historic resources.
- Is Forest Heights good for walking and cycling?
- Forest Heights has 1.6 km of bike routes and 2.1 km of pathways and trails.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering Forest Heights
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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.