Signal Hill Community Guide

The community of Signal Hill is considered by many to be a welcoming, desirable, and affluent residential community. Due to its proximity to downtown, family-friendly atmosphere, and excellent shopping and recreation spaces, there's no doubt why more and more people are looking to this Southwest community to become their new home. 

Signal Hill in Calgary was initially part of the military reserve set aside for the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Calgary. Its name likely originated from its location for signaling and communication during the early military presence in the region.

Over the years, as Calgary grew and developed, the military reserve lands were repurposed, and the Signal Hill area became a residential community. The name serves as a nod to the site's earlier use for signaling and communication within the military context. 

 Batallion Park, previously known as Camp Sarcee in 1915, is located on the side of Signal Hill. It was the exclusive area in Alberta to provide training to the soldiers who were to be assigned to fight during the First World War.

Each unit established its identity by using stones that were hauled in sacks from the river by soldiers as part of their training program over a distance of 2 kilometers during off-duty hours.

Members of the 137 Battalion fought for years to maintain the rocks and have them declared a historic site. The stones were carefully stored and saved by Stewart Green Properties Ltd.​​​​​​​​​

Signal Hill contains four geoglyphs spelling out the numbers 137, 113, 151, and 51. The stones, totalling 16,000 in all, are arranged on the side of the hill and visible from various parts of the city.

Signal Hill is a popular shopping destination for many in Calgary. There are two major shopping centres that are separated by Richmond Road SW.

Westhills Towne Centre

• Aldila Boutique
• Caposhie
• Carter’s/OshKosh
• Crimson Lingerie
• JoyDrop
• Mark's
• Sole to Soul
• Curious Hair Skin Body
• Denim & Smith Barbershop
• Mint Nails & Spa Lounge
• Skoah
• The UPS Store
• Westhills Alterations
• Best Buy
• Daniadown
• Mastermind Toys
• Play It Again Sports
• Rogers
• Telus
• Urban Barn
• Petland
• Westhills Vet Clinic
• Canadian Diagnostic Centre
• Focus West
• Mama Massage
• Ridley's Cycle
• Running Room
• Shoppers Drug Mart
• Westhills Chiropractic
• Westhills Dental Care
• Westhills Medicare
• Booster Juice
• Cineplex Odeon
• Cobs Bread
• Earls
• Edo Japan
• Famoso
• Kinjo
• KFC
• Marble Slab Creamery
• McDonald’s
• Mucho Burrito
• M&M Meats
• National
• Opa Souvlaki
• Safeway
• Safeway (Gas Bar)
• Subway

For the latest updates and store listings, check out the Westhills Towne Center website.

Just North of Richmond Road SW is the Signal Hill Shopping Centre, which has a wide variety of stores and retailers to choose from:

Signal Hill Centre

• The Shoe Company
• Atmosphere
• Addition Elle
• Laura
• Reitmans
• Ricki's
• La Vie en Rose Outlet
• Real Canadian Super Store
• Michael's
• Petro-Canada Gas Station
• Real Canadian Gas Bar
• First Calgary Credit Union
• RBC Bank
• TD Bank
• Calgary Public Library
• Indigo
• Staples
• Winners
• The Brick
• Staples
• Visions Electronics
• Dollarama
• Marshalls
• Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut
• Liquor Depot
• Morning Sun Health Foods
• Real Canadian Liquor Store
• Structube
• Lowe's
• Chatters
• Evelina's Nail and Medi-Spa
• Great Clips
• Jenny Craig
• Nova Cannabis
• Revolution Medical Clinic
• Sierra Dental
• Signal Hill Dental Centre
• Signal Hill Eye Care
• Eddie Bauer
• Tip Top Tailors
• Buck or Two
• A&W
• Bro'Kin Yolk
• Freshii
• Harvey's
• Little Caesars
• Montana's
• Second Cup
• Sushi & Kitchen
• Swiss Chalet
• Tim Horton's
• Tuk Tuk Thai
• Wendy's
• Richmond Road Registry
• Shane's Fine Dry Cleaners

Please note that retailers can often change. To explore this area more, check out Google Maps.

Signal Hill has many great restaurants to choose from for dine-in and take-out. You can find them listed throughout this page (see above Restaurant section under Amenities and Signal Hill stores FAQ0.

In addition to those, there are some other great spots not located within the major Signal Hill and Westhills shopping centres:

Termeh Cafe Restaurant. A family-owned Persian restaurant proudly serving Calgarian since 2016. 7337 Sierra Morena Blvd SW Unit 2, Calgary, AB T3H 3V4

New Camp. A premium casual establishment focused on great food and guest experience. 1851 Sirocco Dr SW #323, Calgary, AB T3H 4R5

Jordan Valley Shawarma. Authentic shawarma and Falafel, as well as a range of traditional dishes from Maqlouba to Mansaf. 1919 Sirocco Dr SW Unit 428, Calgary, AB T3H 2Y3

Signature Palace Restaurant. A relaxed sit-down eatery in a shopping center with an ample selection of Chinese specialties. 1919 Sirocco Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3H 2Y3