ward 7 is the heart of calgary
Ward 7 is home to major hospitals, universities, arts and cultural institutions, and some of the city’s oldest and most vibrant communities. Getting it right matters not just for residents here but for the vitality of the whole city.
where it all began
Ward 7 is at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, the birthplace of the city.
Called Moh'kinstsis in Blackfoot, Wîcîspa in Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i in Dene, this land we now call Calgary where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet has been a gathering place for Indigenous people for thousands of years.
As a sign of respect and gratitude for the people who cared for this land, we acknowledge the Treaty 7 signatories which includes the Siksika Nation, Piikani Nation, Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation, consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands, and the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation. This area is also home of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Districts 5 and 6.
We must see ourselves as part of the continuum of this place, and let us continue to steward this land for future generations in the ways it has been by all those before us.
why ward 7 matters
Economic Hub
Home to the city’s largest employment centres — Foothills and Alberta Children’s Hospitals, University of Calgary, and our downtown core.
Education Capital
Every major post-secondary except Mount Royal is here: SAIT, Alberta University of the Arts, Bow Valley College, and University of Calgary.
Transit Backbone
Ward 7 has the most C-Train stations of any ward, keeping our communities the most connected in the city.
Cultural Home
From world-class stages like the Jubilee to grassroots spots like The Palomino and community spaces like Esker Foundation, Ward 7 is where Calgary’s culture comes alive.
22 unique communities
Over the past six months, we’ve been listening at doors and through surveys to learn what matters most in each of the 22 Ward 7 communities. See what residents are saying.
a vision for ward 7
The future of Ward 7 depends on how we care for it today. I’m ready to champion the unique issues and opportunities here to build a safer, more vibrant, people-first Ward 7.
20 years in Ward 7
I’ve raised my family here, worked here, and built deep community roots. Ward 7 isn’t just where I live; it’s where my vision for a stronger, more vibrant Calgary begins.