Mount Royal
During the early 1900s, Mount Royal was promoted by the C.P.R. as an exclusive neighbourhood for Calgary's affluent citizens. The neighbourhood was originally known as American Hill, due to the large number of Americans who settled there. Later the area was formally named Mount Royal, after the Montreal community which was home to the then president of the C.P.R, William E. Van Horne. Mount Royal developed rapidly between 1904 and 1914. Restrictive covenants were placed on the titles of properties which restricted development to single family dwellings and set minimum housing construction costs. The exclusive character of the community has been maintained over the decades.
Schools
Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools
Post Secondary
- Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD)
- Bow Valley College
- DeVry Institute of Technology
- Mount Royal College
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- University of Calgary
Featured Properties
Links
Parks/Recreation
- Princess Island Park - hugging the Elbow River.
- 17th Ave Park - located along 17th Ave.
Shopping
- 17th Avenue - boutique stores, galleries, restaurants/bars
- Eau Claire Shopping Centre
- Eatons Centre
Outside Links