Here are 10 of Calgary’s best art murals and where to find them
Calgary is bursting with street art, from massive downtown street murals to tiny painted utility boxes you walk by every day. We’ve rounded up a list of 10 of the coolest murals in Calgary.
Whether you’re looking to pose for a perfect Instagram post or want to admire some truly stunning pieces of work, check out these murals in Calgary.
Kitao’wahsinnoni: What Sustains Us
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Alex Kwong, a Calgary-based visual artist, unveiled a portrait series featuring six large-scale portraits painted on concrete supports along the riverwalk in East Village. The murals explore the ways the Bow and Elbow Rivers nourish, connect, and sustain life. Kwong’s style mixes photo-realistic art with a soft, watercolour-like spray paint effect.
Where: Jack & Jean Leslie Riverwalk
Corridor of Connection
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This impressive mural covers both sides of the 4th Street SE underpass, spanning 290 metres. It includes many features such as lips, birds, people, and flowers. It was painted in 2018 by Michelle Hoogveld and explores the themes of connectivity, community celebration, sport, and gathering.
Where: 4th Street SE underpass
Art Bus
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Through the Calgary Arts Development, seven local artists had the opportunity to wrap two buses with their original artwork. Each bus reflects a theme of either Indigenous stories, community narratives, or the beauty of public transit.
Where: Various Calgary transit routes throughout the city
Joy and Fertility
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Artist Ankhone transformed a once-boring city parkade into a beautiful piece of art through his work. The piece was inspired by the pandemic in 2020 and represents the return of nature to the city. The mural measures approximately 100 feet by 30 feet.
Where: 340 10th Ave. SW
Convergence
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Convergence is the work of artists Gladzy Kei, Von Zuniga, and Allan Brent Rosales. Located on the west wall of the Good Neighbour Community Market building, the vibrant mural brings a splash of colour to Inglewood.
Where: 149 5th Ave. SE
Meeting Space
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As part of the Bump Festival in 2024, Michelle Ku and Wenting Li, also known as Earbugz, created their first collaborative mural, Meeting Space. The mural is a playful, colourful piece that features a dreamlike portal representing connection and community.
Where: 816 11th Ave. SW
Pride in Bloom
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Pride in Bloom, another Bump Festival piece, is a powerful celebration of queer resilience in Calgary. The flowers in the mural are native Albertan wildflowers, giving it a unique and meaningful touch. The mural was completed in 2024 by artist Kat Simmers.
Where: 1411 7th St. SW
Companion
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Companion is a beautiful mural created by artist Toner. The vibrant Macaw bursts with colour and life, capturing both the elegance and playfulness of the bird, transforming the wall into a lively image of nature.
Where: 1137 17th Ave. SW
Dancing Animals
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Jumu Monsters’ Dancing Animals mural celebrates Canada’s wildlife, featuring a lynx on a branch with an eagle soaring above. The mural sits on the side of an apartment complex, transforming a typical brick building into something magical.
Where: 604 14th Ave. SW
Billionaire
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Bruno Canadien’s mural pops with colour and brings a summery feel to the building it covers. Inspired by Dene heritage, it features an Evening Grosbeak among stylized floral designs, creating a very lively design.
Where: 223 8th Ave. SW
Calgary’s streets are full of colour, creativity, and stories, so get out there and see them for yourself!