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By the numbers
Altadore at a glance
Population and dwelling counts: City of Calgary civic census, 2019 — the most recent civic census published. Current properties: the City’s property assessment roll. That is the up-to-date count, but it counts titles rather than households — each condominium unit is its own title, while a rental apartment building is a single title however many suites it holds. In newer, mostly-owned communities the two numbers track closely; in older communities with rental blocks the roll sits below the census count for that reason. Sector: City of Calgary community district boundaries.
The community
About Altadore
Fun fact: no one is sure where the name comes from. One theory is that it blends “Alta” (high, since it sits on a hill) with the French “d’or” (of gold).
Altadore is an inner-city southwest neighbourhood that dates to 1945. It runs from the Marda Loop shops along 33 and 34 Avenue south to 50 Avenue, between Crowchild Trail and River Park. It has been almost entirely rebuilt over the past twenty years: the typical home here was built around 2005, mostly new semi-detached and infill homes on the original lots.
The Elbow River is at the east edge — River Park and Sandy Beach hold a 15.5-hectare off-leash area, and the Riverdale Avenue footbridge crosses the river. Four schools sit inside the community, including Altadore School (K–6) and Dr. Oakley School. The Marda Loop Communities Association, shared with Garrison Woods and South Calgary, runs the hall, courts, a pump track and an outdoor rink.
Things to do: River Park and Sandy Beach on the Elbow River, with picnic shelters, fire pits and a canoe and raft launch; the free Marda Gras street festival every August — Calgary’s oldest street festival; the cSPACE Marda Loop arts hub in the historic King Edward School; and programs at the Marda Loop Communities Association.
Farmers’ market: Farmers & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721 29 Avenue SW — Saturdays, 10 am–2 pm, late May to mid-October. Year-round, the closest is Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market (1320 5 Avenue NW), about 5 km away.
Recreation
What the Marda Loop Communities Association runs
The association serves Altadore, Garrison Woods and South Calgary. Court access needs an active membership.
Listed by the Marda Loop Communities Association on its own site.
Indoors at the community hall
- Upper hall
- Lower hall
- Multi-purpose room
- Two commercial kitchens
Outdoors
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Beach volleyball courts
- Outdoor ice rink
- Bike pump track
Next door, run by partners
- South Calgary Outdoor Pool
- South Calgary Garden
- South Calgary Park
- Playground
Dogs
Off-leash dog parks in Altadore
1 City of Calgary off-leash area, from the City’s own register. Sizes are measured from the City’s boundaries for each site.
| River Park 001 Regional — a destination site people drive to · open since 1988 | River Park Sandy Beach 14 St SW Alignment | 15.5 ha |
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On the ground
Altadore in photos
Schools and education
Parks, trails, green space and recreation
Off-leash dog parks
Amenities and services
Local spots
A few places worth knowing here. Not a full list.
Streets, homes and entrances
Close by, just outside Altadore
Questions
Altadore — common questions
What does the community association in Altadore run?
The Marda Loop Communities Association lists: Upper hall; Lower hall; Multi-purpose room; Two commercial kitchens; Tennis and pickleball courts; Beach volleyball courts; Outdoor ice rink; Bike pump track; South Calgary Outdoor Pool; South Calgary Garden; South Calgary Park; Playground.
Where can I take a dog off-leash in Altadore?
The City records 1 off-leash area in Altadore. The largest is River Park 001 at 15.5 hectares, opened 1988. Off-leash designations and fencing are set by The City of Calgary and can change.
Which schools are inside Altadore?
4 schools sit inside the community boundary: Rundle College Academy, Altadore School, Dr. Oakley School, Alternative High School. Being inside the boundary is not the same as being the designated school for a given address.
Which schools serve Altadore?
A school being the closest one does not make it the designated one — catchments change year to year and can split a single street. Send me the exact address in Altadore and I will confirm the designated school before you write an offer.
What are homes selling for in Altadore?
Community-level prices move month to month, so a number published on a website is out of date almost immediately. Call 403-464-6672 and I will pull the actual recent sales in Altadore — what closed, at what price, and how long it took.
Schools
Schools near Altadore
Every school within 3 km of the centre of Altadore, taken from The City of Calgary's school locations dataset (online-only and home-education programs excluded). Distance is straight-line from the City's community centre point — it is not a catchment.
In Altadore
| Rundle College Academy | Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.2 km |
|---|---|---|
| Altadore School | Elementary | 0.3 km |
| Dr. Oakley School | Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.6 km |
| Alternative High School | Senior High | 0.9 km |
Nearby
Within 3 km, in neighbouring communities.
| Lycée Louis Pasteur | Elementary/Junior High/Senior High | 0.9 km |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Follensbee School | Elementary/Junior High | 1.0 km |
| Master's Academy | Elementary | 1.0 km |
| Master's College | Junior High/Senior High | 1.0 km |
Catchments are set by the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District, not by community boundaries, and they change year to year. A school inside the community is not automatically the designated one. Send me the address and I will confirm the designated school before you write an offer.
Amenities
In Altadore
From The City of Calgary's community services dataset.
The Military Museums
Nearby
Communities that border Altadore
These share a boundary with Altadore on the City of Calgary’s community map.
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