Introduction
Considered to be one of Calgary’s most historic communities, Inglewood is located at the convergence of the Bow and Elbow rivers. Lush with parks and lots of greenery, and a bustling local retail scene, Inglewood is a hot neighbourhood for young families wanting a small town feel in the big city.
Lifestyle
A bustling and fun neighbourhood, Inglewood is the perfect neighbourhood for people who like to live an active and well-rounded lifestyle. Plenty of outdoor green space encourage residents to walk, bike or run throughout the neighbourhood. The retail and restaurant scenes are thriving so you can always expect to pick up something unique or snack on something delicious throughout your travels in Inglewood.
The Vibe
Inglewood boasts long history as one of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods. Heritage homes, beautiful old brick buildings and a creative atmosphere make this an excellent neighbourhood to live and work. Many start-ups, design companies and small businesses are located in Inglewood making it a bustling vibrant neighbourhood, seven days a week.
Meet the Neighbours
Inglewood boasts an eclectic demographic. The neighbourhood’s work/live properties attract creative types. On weekdays, streets are filled with young professionals working at design firms, start-ups and some of the great local businesses. On weekends, families take to the avenue, browsing shops and restaurants, making stops at the local parks along the way.
In the Area
Inglewood is a fairly affordable neighbourhood where you can simultaneously grab both a slice of pizza or across the street, a higher end chef-inspired pizza pie. It is about average compared to other inner city neighbourhoods as the mix of retail really allows for there to be a shop for everyone.
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Inglewood is a mostly pedestrian neighbourhood although 9th Avenue SE is extremely traffic-heavy during the day. It is bike-friendly thanks to it’s quick access to the City of Calgary bike pathways. Public transit comes through the area frequently although the closest C-Train stops are in the East Village and in Bridgeland.
The Good, the Bad & the Rest
Inglewood is flush with amenities and necessities from large parks and cyclist/pedestrian pathways to close access to downtown Calgary. The Colonel Walker Community school is centrally located in Inglewood just off of 9th Avenue where children K-6 can attend public school. Families can also take advantage of the neighbouring Bird Sanctuary and Nature Habitat as well as the Bow Habitat Station Fish Hatchery.
Dollars & Sense
Inglewood is a fun and vibrant neighbourhood that welcomes residents and business owners with open arms. The neighbourhood’s close proximity to the railway and rail yards could be perceived as a negative to some, however many residents say it doesn’t bother them. Overall, this is a great spot to make a home.
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Neighbourhood Hotspots
The UnCommons
Guaranteed to be a great place to pick up gifts for others as well as yourself, The UnCommons carries everything from craft maple syrup to CAMP Brand Goods t-shirts.
more infoGravity Cafe + Bar
Every good neighbourhood needs a coffee hub and Gravity Cafe + Bar is just that. You’ll find Gravity filled with families, professionals and people just out for a great coffee.
more infoDaDe Art & Design Lab
DaDe is a modern space showcasing a furniture showroom, in-house art gallery, and other services including full residential design. Stop by to get a consultation and come back in the evening for a great event!
more infoEsker Foundation Art Gallery
The Esker Foundation is a breath of fresh air for Calgary’s art scene. Presenting three to four exhibitions per year, is the largest privately funded, non-commercial contemporary galleries in Calgary.
more infoPLANT Terriariums
If you’ve ever felt like you have a black thumb, stop in to Plant and pick up a cute terriarium or something green that will change your life and mind about gardening.
more infoNorth American Quality Purveyors
North American Quality Purveyors has opened up this gem of a shop, bringing truly awesome men’s clothing within easy reach. Boasting beautiful denim, plaid shirts and classic Ts, there’ll be lots of stylish dudes in Inglewood.
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