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Quick answer: NW Calgary is the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. As of October 2026, the Michael Smith Team lists 52 NW Calgary communities with a page on its site, from Arbour Lake to West Hillhurst, and shows current NW Calgary homes for sale. The City of Calgary publishes its quadrant boundaries on its Administrative Boundaries map. To see the whole city, go back to Calgary neighbourhoods.
What Is NW Calgary Like to Live In?
NW Calgary mixes older inner-city communities with newer ones on the northwest edge of the city. By our count of City of Calgary boundary data (checked November 2, 2026), NW has 59 residential communities. Of those, 48 are established, 9 are still developing and 2 are complete. The table matches common goals to where to look.
| If you want | Look at | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Inner-city streets | Hillhurst, Mount Pleasant, Rosedale, Sunnyside, West Hillhurst (the City classes all five as inner city). | City boundary data, our reading |
| Newer communities | The City classes 9 NW communities as still developing: Carrington, Haskayne, Moraine, Sage Hill, Ambleridge, Glacier Ridge, Kincora, Symons Valley Ranch and Greenwood/Greenbriar. | City boundary data, our reading |
| Open space | Nose Hill Park lies entirely in NW. | City boundary data, our calculation |
| CTrain | Nine Red Line stations are in NW: Brentwood, SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee, Dalhousie, Banff Trail, Tuscany, Crowfoot, Sunnyside, University and Lions Park. | City transit data, our placement, checked November 2, 2026 |
NW Calgary communities, A to Z (52)
A
B
- Banff Trail
- Beddington Heights (also in NE)
- Bowness
- Brentwood
C
D
E
G
H
- Hamptons
- Hawkwood
- Hidden Valley
- Highland Park (also in NE)
- Hillhurst
- Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill
- Huntington Hills (also in NE)
K
M
N
P
R
S
T
- Thorncliffe (also in NE)
- Tuscany
U
V
W
Communities that also sit partly in NW Calgary
Livingston and Tuxedo Park are listed under NE, and each one also sits partly in NW, so each carries a note. This is not a full list of communities that cross a line.
- Livingston (listed under NE)
- Tuxedo Park (listed under NE)
Other Calgary quadrants
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NW Calgary questions
Where is NW Calgary?
NW Calgary is the northwest part of Calgary, Alberta. NW is one of four quadrants. The City of Calgary's standard address format ends with a quadrant qualifier. You can see the City's quadrant boundaries on its Administrative Boundaries map.
What communities are in NW Calgary?
As of October 2026, the Michael Smith Team lists 52 NW Calgary communities that have a page on its site, from Arbour Lake to West Hillhurst. Livingston and Tuxedo Park are listed under NE but also sit partly in NW. Each community links to its homes for sale.
Which CTrain stations are in NW Calgary?
As of November 2026, NW Calgary has nine Red Line stations: Brentwood, SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee, Dalhousie, Banff Trail, Tuscany, Crowfoot, Sunnyside, University and Lions Park. This is based on City of Calgary open data (the Michael Smith Team's own check). Stations and lines can change, so check the Calgary Transit station maps.
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