The neighbourhood of Hillhurst is located in Calgary’s inner city across from the Bow River, close to the downtown core. Established in early 1914, Hillhurst is one of the oldest communities in Calgary, with the first homesteads appeared in the 1880s. The city set the lots to 25 feet which sold for about $300 in 1907. In the early days, much of Hillhurst was a slough. As more and more people came, dirt trails and wooden sidewalks gave way to paved roads and cement sidewalks. There are recreational areas nearby at both Hillhurst Athletic Park and Riley Park, and the community boasts one of the most sought after commercial and social districts, Kensington.

Boundaries of the community are 8 Avenue, 14 Street, and 16 Avenue to the north, 10 Street to the east, Bow River to the south, and 18 Street to the west.