Community Profile: Richmond

Richmond

One of the older communities in Calgary’s southwest quadrant, Richmond was established in 1950. Straddling both sides of Crowchild Trail, the community is situated on the south side of 17th Avenue, offering great proximity to downtown and uptown 17th Avenue shopping to its 3,985 residents.

Food & Dining

Volos Pizza: This take-out and delivery joint is a neighbourhood favourite, serving up delicious Greek-style pizzas.

Address: 2103 – 26 Avenue SW
Website: www.volospizza.com

Richmond Pub & Eatery: This sports bar is a great place to catch the game, with lots of televisions and a huge selection of wings.

Address: 3919 Richmond Road SW
Website: www.richmondspub.com

Schools

Richmond School: This public school serves students from kindergarten to grade six. It has an enrollment of 142.

Address: 2701 – 22 Street SW

Website: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b100/

A.E. Cross School: This school serves students from grades seven to nine. It is situated on 13.8 acres, and has an enrollment of 594.

Address: 3445 – 37 Street SW
Website: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b638/

Western Canada High School: This school serves students from grades 10 to 12, both regular classes and French Immersion. It has an enrollment of 1,953.

Address: 641 – 17 Avenue SW
Website: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b816/

John W. Costello: This school serves students from kindergarten to grade six, in school code three.

Address: 300 Strathcona Drive SW

Website: http://www.cssd.ab.ca/johncostello/

Fitness & Recreation

Hot Yoga on 17th: This studio prides itself on being a modern, eco-friendly hot air yoga studio. All skill levels are welcome to participate there.

Address: 2749 – 17 Avenue SW
Website: www.hotyogaon17th.com