7th Avenue LRT Stations

Reimagining downtown transit as spaces for movement, connection, and community. 

For more than four decades, Calgary’s CTrain has helped shape how people move through the city. But, as ridership grew, the original downtown stations—built in 1981—struggled to keep pace. Overcrowded and inaccessible, they no longer reflected the welcoming, connected heart of a modern city.

The 7th Avenue Transit upgrades set out to change that. Over 11 years, Calgary’s downtown transit corridor was transformed into a series of spaces where movement feels seamless and everyday travel feels more human. Eleven new four-car stations replaced outdated infrastructure, bringing with them better accessibility, improved safety, and public spaces designed to connect people not just to transit, but to the city around them.

Alongside these upgrades came refreshed façades, new landscaping, and opportunities for retail and gathering—blurring the line between station and street, transit and community. Durable, adaptable materials ensure the system can grow with the city, while thoughtful design integrates it into the urban fabric with ease.

Today, the corridor stands as more than a transit upgrade. It is a new way of experiencing downtown Calgary: safe, accessible, and connected. A place where people can move, pause, and feel part of the city’s rhythm.