Ramsay

Ramsay, Calgary's second-oldest community following Inglewood, represents southeast inner-city heritage character with settlement origins dating to 1875 and formal establishment in 1906, creating historical foundation complementing contemporary cultural emergence and Inglewood commercial integration. The community occupies strategic positioning immediately east of the Elbow River bounded by the CPR main line to the north and 26 Avenue SE to the south, creating direct adjacency to Inglewood's vibrant commercial corridor while maintaining distinct residential identity. Founded by William Ramsay (1875) who established the Riverside Lumber Company alongside settlement that became Ramsay, the community evolved through Calgary's frontier era and early 20th-century industrialization maintaining working-class character through much of its history. Contemporary Ramsay demonstrates gentrification dynamics typical of inner-city heritage communities near successful commercial districts—Inglewood's restaurant, boutique, and entertainment concentration creates spillover appeal driving residential investment and infill development. The Calgary Stampede grounds border Ramsay to the northwest, providing major event access and infrastructure while creating seasonal activity fluctuation affecting neighborhood dynamics. While not achieving Inglewood's commercial concentration, Ramsay benefits from proximity to 9th Avenue SE's dining and retail offerings, 17th Avenue SE's commercial services, and downtown employment core. Historical heritage including numerous buildings over 100 years old and railway corridor character provides architectural interest and community identity foundation. For investors seeking inner-city heritage positioning with Inglewood integration and gentrification appreciation potential at more accessible price points than Inglewood itself, Ramsay delivers strategic southeast inner-city fundamentals.