Varsity Multi-Service Centre
Varsity Multi-Service Centre
Conveniently located just a short walk from the University of Calgary, this new facility brings multiple services together under one roof, making it faster and easier for Calgarians to get what they need.
Project update – June 2025
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, The City officially opened the Varsity Multi-Service Centre at 3400 37 St. N.W. (read the newsroom story), with the new fire station and household hazardous waste drop-off site being operationalized shortly after in July. The housing units on site also welcomed their first tenants in the summer of 2025.
We are in the final stages of construction at this site, with full project completion expected by the end of the month (weather permitting). Sandblasting is scheduled for this week (expected June 4) to finish the green space pathways. During this work, people visiting or passing through the site may notice additional noise and dust. We will be watching the weather and will delay this work if strong winds are expected to help reduce dust.
Project overview
Having reached the end of its life cycle after servicing the community for over 50 years, the old Varsity Fire Station was in need of replacement. To better serve Calgarians for years to come, the new fire station was reimagined as a multi-service centre that strengthens the emergency response for a growing community while also providing new housing options, new services, and a public green space, all within a single community-focused hub.
The facility includes:
- A modern fire station (Varsity Fire Station #17) to meet today’s emergency response demands and support safety in Varsity and neighbouring areas.
- 48 mixed-income housing units, including 11 barrier-free homes and several multi-generational family units, creating stability and affordability for around 200 Calgarians.
- A household hazardous waste drop-off site to support safe, convenient environmental stewardship.
- Flexible workspaces for City service teams operating in the community.
- A potential day care service in the new retail space.
- A welcoming new parkette, with more green space to follow on the site of the old fire station.
Once the old facility has been demolished, the site will be transformed into additional park space, complementing the outdoor parkette in front of the new building and contributing to the peaceful, residential character of the area.
Timeline
- Fire station and household hazardous waste drop-off becomes operational
- Mixed-market housing units and City-operating workspaces ready for use
Benefits
Multi-service centres benefit Calgarians by:
Investment
The total investment for this project is $53.5 million, with $10 million being provided by the Government of Alberta’s Local Government Fiscal Framework (formerly the Municipal Sustainability Initiative).
Location
Background
For project history, background, and past engagement information, please visit the Engage page.