Bridgeland/Riverside is a top rated, inner city community in the city of Calgary. It is located just North East of Downtown Calgary, bounded by Memorial Drive, Deerfoot Trail, and Edmonton Trail. The community is served by the Bridgeland Ctrain as well as the Calgary Zoo/Barlow Maxbell Station.
Bridgeland is known for TELUS Spark science center and its interactive exhibits, and the Calgary Zoo (Canada's second largest zoo). Trails in Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park offer expansive city and downtown views. St. Patrick's Island is also popular place for walking trails with views of Bow River and a easy connection to downtown for cyclists and walkers via George C. King Bridge and Reconciliation Bridge (formerly Langevin Bridge).
Schools include: Delta West Academy (private K-12), St. Angela School (Catholic K-6), Langevin School (K-9). Nearby schools: Stanley Jones(K-6), St. Alphonsus School (K-9)
Local foodies come to the area to try some of the local favourites: Blue Star Diner, Baya Rica Cafe, Shiki Menya, Villa Firenze, Hukun Restaurant, Japanese Cuisine Daruma, Joycee's Carribean Food-Tkot, Jusu Bar Bridgeland, Burger 320, OEB Brakfast, LDV Pizza Bar, The Main Dish, Roma's Pizzeria, La Brezza Ristorante, Sushi Bar Zipang, Tazza Deli & Grill
Local Shops: Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails, Bridgeland Market, Blush Lane Organic Market. Major Businesses: Benevity Inc.
Bridgeland/Riverside is rated the Top #20 Community in the City of Calgary in 2018 - According to Avenue Magazine
Restaurant points: 32
Recreation facility points: 82
Engagement score: 79.28
Walk Score: 68
Transit Score: 63
Population in 2017: 6,332
Community size: 3.0 km²
People per km²: 2,111
Person crimes per 1,000 people: 11.21
Property crimes per 1,000 people: 219.99
http://www.calgary.ca/cps/Pages/Statistics/Calgary-Police-statistical-reports.aspx
Nearby neighborhood walkscore: Renfrew, Downtown East Village, Ramsay, Inglewood, Mayland Heights, Winston Heights/mountview and Vista Heights.
https://www.avenuecalgary.com/City-Life/Neighbourhoods/Best-of-Bridgeland/
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Listing information last updated on May 24th, 2019 at 9:45pm CDT.
