Welcome to the RCA
About Us
Renfrew was established in the 1940's, after the Calgary Airport relocated from its original site on the corner of 6th Street and Regal Crescent. It was primarily built for veterans and their families.
We are a vibrant inner city community in Calgary, bordered by Edmonton Trail to the west, Nose Creek Valley to the east, the Trans-Canada Highway to the north and the Bow River escarpment to the south. The downtown core is within three kilometers and is directly accessible via Edmonton Trail.
The many independently owned shops, cafes and restaurants along Edmonton Trail create a vibrant “Main Street” that we share with Crescent Heights. The proximity to downtown combined with the “small town” neighbourhood feel make this the perfect community for those looking for inner-city conveniences without the hustle and bustle of downtown living.
Our community lends itself to an active lifestyle. Within our community you will find the Renfrew Community Garden, Bottomlands Park, the city-run Renfrew Aquatic and Fitness Centre, the Renfrew Athletic Park and two arenas. Residents also enjoy direct access to walking and cycling paths as Renfrew borders the Nose Creek Bike path, which connects in the north with the West Nose Creek pathways and in the south with the Bow River Pathways.
We host many events throughout the year, for all ages! Come join us!!
TERRITORY LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation. Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to join our team on the lands of Treaty 7 territory.