Airdrie City Information

Situated on Calgary's north doorstep is one of Alberta's best-kept secrets, the City of Airdrie which is located only 10 minutes North of Calgary. This relaxed rural community of more than 25,000 people is a place where everyone can enjoy small town warmth, charm and atmosphere with nearby access to Calgary’s many amenities…but not its traffic.

City events include a pro rodeo, a festival of lights to celebrate Christmas, and Canada Day Parade.

"Everything a family could need is here, and if it’s missing, well the big city is ten miles down the road – what could be better?"
Mark Neilson,
resident of Airdrie, From Aidrie Life (pg.12)

Airdrie is a warm, welcoming and small town friendly city. The name "Airdrie" means "The King's Height". A unique feature of Airdrie is that its elevation makes it the highest city in Canada. In the last Satisfaction survey from www.airdrie.ca

95% of Airdronidans consider Airdrie a safe place to live
97% with children gave Aidrie a big thumbs up
93% of residents rate the quality of life as good or very good

Airdrie residents have 300 acres of parkland to play and relax which is linked by an extensive 35 km pathway system to enjoy walking, cycling or rollerblading. Woodside Golf Course located on the edge of the City offers a challenging 18-hole golf course for the golf enthusiasts. The East Lake Recreation and Wellness Centre is a place where the whole family can have fun in either the 25 meter six lane pool, diving tank, or teach pool.

City events include a pro rodeo, a festival of lights to celebrate Christmas, and Canada Day Parade.

Airdrie Recreation Highlights

East Lake Recreation and Wellness Centre
Curling Club
Skateboard park
Tennis & basketball courts
18 hole golf course and pro shop
Kinsmen Splash Park
Plainsmen Arena
Fletcher & Chinook Winds Ball Park
Monklands Soccer Park
Over 33 kilometres of paved pathways
BMX track
Iron Horse Park
Airdrie and District Recreation
Complex – Twin Arenas
Neighborhood parks with playground equipment
Five outdoor arenas

Events

Winter

Airdrie Festival of Lights – Nose Creek Park
Christmas Festival of Teddy Bears – Nose Creek Valley Museum
Lioness Christmas Bazaar
Santa Claus Parade
Moonlight Madness

Spring

Airdrie Home and Garden Fair
Twin Arena
Airdrie Rotary Club Lobster Boil
Town and Country Centre
Synchro Star Club of Airdrie
Water Show – East Lake
Aquatic Centre
Airdrie Dance Academy Follies
Show – Bert Church Theatre
United Church Spring Bazaar
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Bike Festival

Summer

Canada Day Parade & Events
Airdrie Professional Rodeo
Little League All Star Tournament
Police Rodeo
Stampede Challenge Hockey Tournament

Fall

Small Business Week/Winning Edge Awards
Airdrie BMX Grand Provincial Races
Soap Box Derby
Terry Fox Run
Annual Show ’n Shine

Churches

Airdrie Alliance Church
1604 Summerfield Blvd.
403.948.3818

Airdrie Victory Church
308 - 1 Avenue SE
403.948.8774

Faith Community Baptist Church
2104 Big Hill Springs Road
403.948.6727

Living Springs Christian Fellowship
Big Springs Road & 16 Street SW
403.948.7724

St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church
132 Albert Street
403.948.2940

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
1305 Main Street
403.948.5394

United Church of Canada
212 - 1 Avenue NE
403.948.5527

Water Brooke Community Church
130 Albert St.
403.948.0388

Daycares

Aidrie Daycare Ltd.
PO Box 3236 Stn. Main
403.948-5524

East Lake Little People's Playschool
805 East Lake Blvd. NE
403.948.5884

Magic Mountain Day Care
513 - 1 Ave. NE
403.948.0262

Hospitals & Medical Clinics

Airdrie Medical Clinic
10, 620 - 1 Ave. NW
403.948.3109

Airdrie Regional Health Centre
604 Main Street S.
403.912.8400

Medical Clinic Towerlane Mall
505 Main St. N.
403.948.7500

St. John's Ambulance
403.948.6977

Police & Fire Services

Airdrie Emergency Services (Integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service)
805 Main Street SW
403.948.8880

Airdrie RCMP
905 Edmonton Trail South
Complaints/Emergencies: 403.948.5911 Administration/Information: 403.948.3220

Recreation

Aidrie Skateboard Park
Fletcher Park
Located off 1st Ave. NW
Baseball diamonds, concession area, playground equipment and parking lots

Gwacheon Park
Nose Creek Park This park is 32 acres, with 3350 meters of paved pathway system offering a variety of recreational activities - such as an amphitheatre, picnic shelter, fire pit and concession.
Parks Department: 403.948.8400

Schools & Libraries

A.E. Bowers Elementary (Public)
1721 Summerfield Blvd.
403.948.4511

Airdrie Alternative School (Public)
925 Irricana Road
403.948.4360

Airdrie Public Library
704 Main Street
403.948.0600

Bert Church High School
1010 East Lake Blvd.
403.948.3800

Ecole Airdrie Middle School
Grades 5-8
English Public & French Immersion
332 - 1st Ave. NE
403.948.5969

Ecole Edwards Elementary School
Kindergarten to Grade 4
Public English & French Immersion
324 - 3rd Ave. NE
403.948.5922

George McDougall High School (Public)
403.948.5935

Madeleine d'Houet Junior High
Catholic French Immersion
108 - 22 Street NW
403.283.5502

Meadowbrook Middle School
1796 Meadow Brook Dr.
403.948.5656

Muriel Clayton Middle School (Public)
305 Acadia Drive
403.948.2445

Our Lady Queen of Peace Elementary (Catholic)
1820 - 1 Avenue North
403.948.4661

R J Hawkey Elementary
233 Big Springs Dr.
403.948.3939

St. Martin de Porres Junior/Senior High (Catholic)
Grades 7-12
410 Big Hill Springs Road W.
403.948.6920

Shopping Centres

Towerlane Mall
Admin: 403.948.6465
Retail to include: Buck or two, Airdrie Specs Optometry, Hallmark, Bata Athletes, Bayshore Travel, Best Photo, Fabricland, Radio Shack,Safeway, Super Drug Mart, TD Canada Trust, Tower Lane Flowers, plus more.

Towerlane II
Retail to include: Airdrie Computer, Butcher Shop, Family Optical, Paint & Decor, Blockbuster Video, Mr. Sub, Panda Flowers, Stavros Restaurant and The Water Store.

Veterinarians

Airdrie Animal Clinics Ltd.
704 East Lake Rise NE
403.948.3619

Airdrie Animal Health Centre
111, 120 - 2 Ave. NW
403.948.2733

Heartland Veterinary Clinic Ltd.
Bay 300, 2700 Main St. S
403.912.8882