Calgary’s Inglewood just picked up national recognition, landing on Maclean’s list of the coolest neighbourhoods in Canada.
The Maclean’s piece was written by Joshua Whitehead, who moved to Calgary more than a decade ago and now lives in Inglewood. He describes the area as “bustling with youthful energy and historic bona fide,” and points to the neighbourhood’s age as something you can still see in the built environment. Inglewood’s streets include Edwardian and late-Victorian masonry, sandstone details, and red brick buildings that have stood through Calgary’s growth.
For anyone who works on buildings like these, that kind of praise is a good reminder of what drives value in older districts. People notice the masonry. They notice the brick proportions, the mortar joints, and the stone trim. When those elements are maintained, the neighborhood keeps its character and its curb appeal.
Whitehead also highlights Inglewood’s connection to nature, including the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and the meeting point of the Elbow and Bow rivers. He calls out walkability and community feel, along with a mix of local businesses like microbreweries, art galleries, restaurants, and independent shops. He also notes the neighbourhood’s spot on Calgary’s Music Mile, which includes more than 20 live music venues.
Among his favorite stops in Inglewood are Cold Garden, Eden Bistro, and Recordland, a longtime music store with more than a million records.
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