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 – July 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). A Community Open House event was also held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The fire station was operationalized in early July making way for the demolition of the old fire station.

Once demolished, the access laneway for the fire station will be widened, and the remaining land will be transformed into a landscaped park. Demolition is anticipated to begin in August 2025.

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

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Spring 2026 Anticipated project completion

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August 2025 Demolition of old fire station and construction on outdoor parkette begins

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July 2025 Opening of household hazardous waste drop-off and mixed-market housing

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  • Fire station and household hazardous waste drop-off becomes operational
  • Mixed-market housing units and City-operating workspaces ready for use

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June 2025 Facility Grand Opening

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June 2022 Construction begins

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August 2021 Final design approved by the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC)

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2020 Development permit and land use application submissions

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2018-2019 Initial community engagement and preliminary design work

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2018 Master Plan completed and project funding approved by Council

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2015 Council approves Integrated Civic Facility Program (ICFP)

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Benefits

Multi-service centres benefit Calgarians by:

  • Making services easier and faster to access
  • Making better use of City-owned land
  • Reducing operating costs
  • Reducing overall design and construction costs
  • Being designed to meet LEED and WELL certifications

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

Site map of the Varsity Multi-service Centre
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Background

For project history, background, and past engagement information, please visit the Engage page.


This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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