Altadore is one of Calgary's inner-city upscale trendy areas and always has something fun in the community. It is bound to the south by 50 Avenue and the west by Crowchild Trail. To the East, by 33 Avenue, 20 Street and 26 Avenue, 14 Street and Elbow River form the eastern boundary. Altadore was established in 1945 and is also known by the nickname of "Marda Loop," which originated from the "Marda Theatre" (named after its owners Marc and Mada Jenkins).
Altadore was named one of Calgary's best neighbourhoods in 2010 for its proximity to River Park, one of Calgary's best parks on the Elbow River, Marda Loop, the largest and busiest outdoor shopping area in Calgary, and for having a vibrant party and cultural scene. There is a Marda Loop Business Revitalization Zone within the community, along 33 and 34 Avenues SW. And the neighbourhood is experiencing a gentrification process with many high-end, semi-detached homes built in the last 15 years. Read More...
Altadore Real Estate For Sale
In the City of Calgary's 2018 municipal census, Altadore had a population of 6,831 living in 3,218 dwellings. Altadore neighbourhood demographics from the 2018 municipal census document: median personal income of $63,281 (2015), median household income of $130,638 (2015), 7% of residents are low income, 13% of residents are immigrants. 29% of dwellings are rentals, 38% of homes are detached, 30% semi-detached/duplex, 9% row housing, and 23% apartments.
Altadore Neighbourhood Amenities
Altadore has many amenities and services in the community in the Marda Loop shopping area, which houses over 100 trendy boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants and businesses. Altadore, along with River Park, Garrison Woods, and South Calgary, creates the Marda Loop Community Association. Marda Loop was established in 1909 when it was a turnaround point for Calgary's Marda streetcar. In the present time, the Marda Loop no longer has a streetcar, but the popular hub remains as vibrant and busy as ever with all the events, eateries and shopping.
Sandy Park and River Park cover 54 hectares at the Elbow River's perimeter, which provides a beautiful oasis in Calgary's centre. River Park includes a large designated off-leash area for your fur babies to enjoy. Sandy Park contains BBQ stands, picnic areas, pedestrian and bike paths, a feature-filled playground, wash areas, rafting and canoeing with access to the Elbow River. An outdoor pool and tennis courts are located at the Marda Loop Community Association centre. Altadore also has curling rinks, outdoor and indoor skating rinks, indoor pools and golf courses.
Altadore Schools
PUBLIC
Altadore School (K-9)
Mount Royal School (K-6)
Richmond School (7-9)
Central Memorial High School - Regular (10-12), Advanced Placement (AP) (10-12), Career & Technology (10-12), Dual Credit (10-12), Off-Campus Work Experience (10-12)
Western High School - Regular (10-12), Dual Credit (10-12), Early French Immersion (10-12), International Baccalaureate (IB) (10-12), Late French Immersion (10-12), Off-Campus Work Experience (10-12)
CATHOLIC
St. James (K-9)
St. Mary's (10-12) French Immersion, International Baccalaureate IP
St. Alphonsus (Arts School)(K-9)
Holy Name (K-6) French Immersion
St. Michael (7-9) French Immersion
St. Margaret (K-9) Spanish Immersion
St. Francis (10-12) Spanish Immersion
Bishop Grandin (10-12) Advanced Placement
Altadore Private Schools
For those inquiring about private schools in Altadore, there is the french Lycée Louis Pasteur and Rundle Academy. Show Less...