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Neighbourhood guide

Living in Kensington

Kensington is a pedestrian-oriented shopping and dining district spanning the Hillhurst and Sunnyside communities, just north of the Bow River and downtown.

Location & boundaries

It centres on Kensington Road and 10th Street NW, within the Hillhurst and Sunnyside communities, immediately across the Bow River from downtown Calgary.

History

The commercial area developed in the early 20th century, with some of its oldest buildings predating the First World War, and it operates today as a business revitalization zone.

Lifestyle

It is a busy, walkable district of independent shops, restaurants and pubs, popular with locals and visitors.

Shopping & dining

More than 200 businesses line 10th Street NW and Kensington Road, including boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Parks & recreation

The Bow River pathway, Prince's Island Park and Riley Park are all a short walk away.

Getting around

The Sunnyside CTrain station is within the district, and the area is highly walkable.

Attractions & landmarks

Seasonal events include the Sun and Salsa Festival and Christmas in Kensington.

Who it may suit

May suit people wanting a walkable, shop-lined district near downtown and the river.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Neighbourhood snapshot — Calgary

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Calgary, City (CY), Alberta. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

1,306,784

Total population

+5.5%

Growth since 2016

38

Median age

Income

$98,000

Median household income

Household

2.6

Avg. household size

26.4%

Live alone

62.5%

Families w/ kids

Housing

68.8%

Owned

31.2%

Rented

$456,000

Median dwelling value

Single-detached house55.0%
Apartment28.6%
Row house / townhouse9.7%
Other6.7%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher42.9%
Trades or college diploma28.1%
High school diploma21.4%
No certificate, diploma or degree7.6%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van83.2%
Public transit8.8%
Walked4.2%
Bicycle0.9%
Other2.9%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English64.1%
Punjabi3.4%
Tagalog3.2%
Cantonese2.5%
French1.2%

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