Our Lady of Lourdes
1916 2nd Street SW
In the community
Calgary Neighbourhood Guide · Inner-City Calgary
Mission Real Estate Guide
The neighbourhood snapshot
QuadrantInner-City Calgary
Detached price rangeCondo $300K–$750K; detached limited
Construction eraCharacter pre-1980s + selected new
Buyer profileDownsizers, established residents, professionals
Walkability & Transit
Walk Score
97
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
63
Good Transit
Bike Score
98
Biker's Paradise
Walk Score® by Redfin, retrieved 2026-10-11. Measured at the middle of the community's street addresses. A home closer to the edge can score higher or lower. 
Mission is the refined alternative to Beltline. The district runs along 4 Street SW between 17 Avenue and the Elbow River and is dominated by character apartment buildings, low-rise brownstones, and a handful of newer mid-rise condos.
Pricing typically runs higher per square foot than comparable Beltline product because the buyer pool is smaller and more discriminating. The pace at night is materially quieter than Beltline.
The defining lifestyle feature is the Elbow River pathway system on the southern edge. Daily walking and cycling access to the river makes Mission a strong fit for downsizers from Mount Royal or Britannia.
Schools in and near Mission
Mission is a Catholic school pocket. Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Monica both run K–9 inside the community, and St. Mary's High School covers 10–12. On the public side, Rideau Park School and Western Canada High School are each about a kilometre out.
Mission has 3 schools inside the community boundary, listed first below.
St. Mary's High School
111 18 Avenue SW
In the community
St. Monica School
235 18 Avenue SW
In the community
Montessori School of Calgary
2201 Cliff Street SW
0.7 km away
Rideau Park School
829 Rideau Rd SW
1 km away
Western Canada High School
641 17 Ave SW
1 km away
Lady Fatima Academy
Suite 310 1001 1St SE
1.3 km away
St. Anne Academic Centre
1010 21 Avenue SE
1.9 km away
Northeast Elementary Campus
1140 Mayland Drive NE
5.2 km away
Westmount Elementary School
728 32 Street NW
5.4 km away
School names, addresses and grade ranges come from the City of Calgary open data catalogue, retrieved 2026-09-14. This is where the schools are, not which one a given address is zoned for. Attendance areas are set by address and get redrawn between years, so confirm yours with the CBE school finder or the Calgary Catholic school finder before you write an offer.
Lifestyle and amenities
4 Street SW retail and restaurant strip; Elbow River pathways; Stampede grounds adjacent. 10–15 minute walk to most downtown destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mission really quieter than Beltline?
Yes, significantly. Lower density, fewer bars, and the pace shifts at night.
Are there detached homes in Mission?
Limited. The community is condo-dominant. Detached and infill product is more common in adjacent Cliff Bungalow or south of the river in Erlton.
Educational. Specific street, school area, and price outcomes depend on the property and current Calgary market segment. Always verify school areas with the Calgary Board of Education or Calgary Catholic School District for your exact address.
