Rideau Park
Due to a bend in the river, Rideau Park is bordered on three sides by the Elbow River. The area was developed around 1911 and there are numerous houses from that era which are still in good condition today. Rideau Park is the home of Lindsay's Castle. Dr. Neville J. Lindsay, a prominent doctor and developer in Calgary during the early 1900s, decided to build an elaborate sandstone home on the escarpment above the Elbow River. The mansion would have had a spectacular view of the city and the mountains, however, due to financial problems, only the foundation and main floor of the building were constructed. The community is within close proximity to the downtown, to major transportation routes such as 4th Street and Macleod Trail, and to the pathway system.
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