Mission Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits in the inner southwest along the Elbow River, between the Beltline to the north and Mount Royal and Roxboro to the south, with Cliff Bungalow to the west.

History

The area began as a Roman Catholic mission in 1875 and was incorporated as the francophone village of Rouleauville in 1899 before being annexed by Calgary in 1907, after which the French street names were replaced by Calgary's numbering system.

Lifestyle

It is a busy, pedestrian-friendly urban community close to downtown, popular for its cafes, patios and river pathways.

Housing & property types

The compact housing stock is dominated by apartments and condominiums alongside some older houses.

Shopping & dining

4th Street SW is the commercial spine, lined with restaurants, cafes and shops, and it hosts the annual Lilac Festival in June.

Parks & recreation

The neighbourhood is bordered by the Elbow River with adjacent pathways, and Rouleauville Square is a small commemorative civic space.

Schools

It is home to St. Mary's School, among the oldest continuously operating schools in Calgary, under the Calgary Catholic School District.

Getting around

It is walkable to downtown and served by Calgary Transit bus routes along the 4th Street SW corridor.

Attractions & landmarks

Landmarks include St. Mary's Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary, and the annual 4th Street Lilac Festival.

Who it may suit

It may suit those wanting walkable inner-city living near downtown with dining and river access.

Nearby neighbourhoods