Broke down on Memorial Drive in Calgary? Safety steps, location tips and when to call for a tow or roadside help. Dave's Towing 24/7: 403-272-3944.
Memorial Drive follows the north bank of the Bow River through the middle of Calgary. It runs west of downtown past Hillhurst, West Hillhurst and Parkdale, and east past Bridgeland and on through Mayland Heights, Marlborough and the communities of east Calgary. It's a scenic drive, but it's also a busy commuter route with curves, limited shoulders in places, and the river pathway and parkland right beside the road. A breakdown here can feel exposed, especially at rush hour or after dark.
Dave's Towing Services has been towing in Calgary since 1992, and we're available 24/7. This guide explains how to stay safe and get help quickly if your vehicle has trouble on Memorial Drive.
In the river-side sections, the shoulder can be narrow. If your vehicle is still moving, look for a side street, an intersection with room to turn, or a parking area. Don't stop on a curve where drivers behind you can't see you.
Turn on your hazard lights as soon as you notice a problem. If you stop in a lane and it's unsafe to stay inside, get out on the passenger side, away from traffic, and move well off the road. Watch out for cyclists and pedestrians on the nearby pathway.
If anyone is hurt, or the vehicle is a danger to traffic, call 911 first. For towing, a boost, a lockout or a tire change, call Dave's Towing at 403-272-3944.
Memorial Drive runs across much of the city, so tell dispatch:
Sections of Memorial Drive can close during high water on the Bow River or for events and roadwork. If your vehicle was caught in water, don't try to restart it. Water in the engine can cause serious damage. Call for a tow.
Bridges and river-side sections can ice up before other roads. If you've slid onto a boulevard or into a snowbank, our winching and ditch recovery service can pull you out carefully. If you've just got a dead battery, a roadside boost is usually all it takes.
Rear-end collisions are common in stop-and-go traffic. After you've exchanged information and reported the collision if needed, our accident towing service can take your vehicle wherever you need it.
For a vehicle that won't run, we'll recommend wheel-lift or flatbed towing depending on the vehicle, and take it to the shop or home address you choose.
Memorial Drive passes Hillhurst, West Hillhurst, Parkdale, Bridgeland-Riverside, Mayland Heights, Marlborough and Forest Lawn. For more of the area, see our NE Calgary and NW Calgary pages.
Yes. Tell us the street and whether the vehicle is parked between other cars, in a back lane or in a garage, so we can plan the pickup.
No. Starting an engine that has taken in water can wreck it. Have it towed to your mechanic so they can inspect it first.
Yes. We run 24/7 all year, including during storms. Expect busier times in a major storm and let dispatch know if you're in an unsafe spot.
Yes. We tow cars, SUVs, pickups and light- and medium-duty work vehicles.
Need help on Memorial Drive or anywhere in Calgary? Call Dave's Towing Services at 403-272-3944. We're available 24/7, and we've been helping Calgary drivers since 1992.
