Calgary communities

Hillhurst

At a glance

Parkland
11%
C-Train
1
Schools
3

Community facts

People

Population
6,546
Dwellings
3,011
Density
2,301/ km²

Place

Area
2.07km²
Sector
Centre
Structure
Inner City

Character

Established
1914 (both)
Community association
Hillhurst / Sunnyside Community Association

Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026

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Market

Market snapshot

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    In the neighbourhood

    Livability

    Green space & getting around

    Parkland
    11%
    Natural area
    3%
    Tree canopy
    18%
    Pathways & trails
    4.1km
    Bike routes
    3.3km
    C-Train stations
    1
    Bus stops
    49

    Schools

    • Hillhurst School — Elementary (Public)
    • Queen Elizabeth High School — Junior High/Senior High (Public)
    • Queen Elizabeth School — Elementary (Public)

    Culture & heritage

    Public art
    1
    Historic resources
    30

    Home to the Kensington BRZ

    Development

    Development

    Hillhurst — common questions

    Which part of Calgary is Hillhurst in?
    Hillhurst is in the Centre sector of Calgary.
    How big is Hillhurst?
    Hillhurst covers about 2.1 square kilometres.
    Which communities border Hillhurst?
    Hillhurst borders Capitol Hill, Downtown West End, Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Mount Pleasant, Rosedale, Sunalta, and Sunnyside.
    Does Hillhurst have a Business Improvement Area?
    Yes — Hillhurst is served by the Kensington BRZ.
    How many historic resources are in Hillhurst?
    Hillhurst has 30 historic resources on the City of Calgary's heritage inventory.
    Is Hillhurst good for walking and cycling?
    Hillhurst has 3.3 km of bike routes and 4.1 km of pathways and trails.
    Does Hillhurst have public art?
    Hillhurst has 1 public artwork.

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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.