Which part of Calgary is Thorncliffe in?

Thorncliffe is in the North sector of Calgary.

How big is Thorncliffe?

Thorncliffe covers about 3.3 square kilometres.

Which communities border Thorncliffe?

Thorncliffe borders Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, and North Haven Upper.

How many historic resources are in Thorncliffe?

Thorncliffe has no listed historic resources.

Is Thorncliffe good for walking and cycling?

Thorncliffe has 2.1 km of bike routes and 5.7 km of pathways and trails.

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Thorncliffe

At a glance

Median ask: $509,000
Parkland: 19%
Bus stops: 53
Schools: 3

Community facts

People

Population: 8,785
Dwellings: 3,831
Density: 3,210/ km²

Place

Area: 3.27km²
Sector: North
Structure: 1950s

Character

Established: Greenview – 1991, Thorncliffe – 1954
Community association: Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association

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

Boundaries: City of Calgary Open Data.

Market

Market snapshot

For sale

Median asking price $509,000.

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Recent activity

New this week: 7
New this month: 11
Price cuts: 14
Price increases: 2

In the neighbourhood

Livability

Green space & getting around

Parkland: 19%
Natural area: 1%
Tree canopy: 18%
Off-leash areas: 7
Pathways & trails: 5.7km
Bike routes: 2.1km
C-Train stations: 0
Bus stops: 53

Schools

Colonel Sanders School — Elementary (Public)
Corpus Christi School — Elementary (Separate)
Thorncliffe School — Elementary (Public)

Development

Thorncliffe — common questions

Which part of Calgary is Thorncliffe in?: Thorncliffe is in the North sector of Calgary.
How big is Thorncliffe?: Thorncliffe covers about 3.3 square kilometres.
Which communities border Thorncliffe?: Thorncliffe borders Greenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, and North Haven Upper.
How many historic resources are in Thorncliffe?: Thorncliffe has no listed historic resources.
Is Thorncliffe good for walking and cycling?: Thorncliffe has 2.1 km of bike routes and 5.7 km of pathways and trails.

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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.