Inglewood Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in central Calgary between the Bow and Elbow rivers, east of downtown and the Elbow River, with Ramsay to the south and the Bow River separating it from Bridgeland to the north.

History

Established in 1875 following the construction of Fort Calgary, it was originally called East Calgary or Brewery Flats and was renamed Inglewood in 1911 after a nearby homestead.

Lifestyle

It is a walkable, eclectic community known for independent shops, live music and a strong arts scene.

Housing & property types

Housing is a mix of older detached houses, infill homes, condominiums and rental apartments.

Shopping & dining

9th Avenue SE is a boutique-and-antique main street with more than 100 shops, restaurants and breweries, and a live-music strip known as the Music Mile.

Parks & recreation

The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Pearce Estate Park and the Bow Habitat Station line the river, and the Inglewood Aquatic Centre serves the community.

Getting around

Calgary Transit buses run along 9th Avenue SE, and Blackfoot and Deerfoot Trails provide regional access; there is no CTrain station in the community.

Attractions & landmarks

Attractions include the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Music Mile live-music venues such as the Ironwood Stage and Grill and The Blues Can, plus annual events like Sunfest.

Who it may suit

May suit people wanting a historic, walkable community with shopping, breweries and live music.

Nearby neighbourhoods