Calgary's Federal Electoral Districts: The 8 Ridings

Calgary, Alberta's largest city, is represented by 8 federal electoral districts (ridings) in Canada's House of Commons. Each riding elects one Member of Parliament (MP).

Current Calgary Ridings (2023 Representation Order)

1. Calgary Centre – Downtown, Beltline, inner-city communities
2. Calgary Confederation – Northwest (University, Brentwood, Dalhousie)
3. Calgary Forest Lawn – Southeast (Forest Lawn, Penbrooke, Applewood)
4. Calgary Heritage – Southwest (Haysboro, Kingsland, Oakridge)
5. Calgary Midnapore – South (Midnapore, Sundance, Shawnessy)
6. Calgary Nose Hill – North-Central (Thorncliffe, Huntington Hills, Country Hills)
7. Calgary Signal Hill – West (Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Discovery Ridge)
8. Calgary Shepard – Far Southeast (Shepard, Mahogany, Seton, industrial)

Key Facts

• All 8 MPs currently Conservative (as of 2024)
• Riding boundaries adjusted every 10 years after census
• Calgary also has 25 provincial electoral divisions (MLAs)
• Municipal wards: 14 for City Council

Why It Matters

Federal ridings determine national representation on issues like energy, immigration, taxation, and infrastructure. Provincial ridings handle health, education, and local services. Knowing your riding helps you contact the right representative.

Find your riding: elections.ca → "Voter Information Service" → enter postal code.