35 DISCOVERY RIDGE MOUNT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,880,000
*c/s, Waiting On Deposit* Located In The Picturesque Community Of Discovery Ridge, This Extraordinary Home Sits Atop The Ridge And Offers Unobstructed Panoramic Views Of Griffith Woods Park, The Elbow River And The Rocky Mountains From All Levels Of The 4700 Square Feet O... Read More »
35 Discovery Ridge Mount Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,372 Square FT
MLS® #A2108145
468 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,499,000
Open House - Sat Mar 2nd - 12:00-5:00pm - Welcome To The Pointe! A Beautiful Collection Of Newly Built, Single-family Homes In The Sought After Community Of Discovery Ridge. This Executive 2-storey Home, Including A Fully Finished Walk-out Basement, Is The Last Of Rareb... Read More »
468 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,755 Square FT
MLS® #A2104222
106 DISCOVERY RIDGE WAY SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$950,000
This Fabulous Family Home In Discovery Ridge Offers An Oasis Of Tranquility With Its Remarkable Backyard Boasting Tiered Landscaping, Vibrant Perennials, And Two Charming Water Fountains. Situated In A Quiet Location With No Neighbours Behind, It Provides The Perfect Blen... Read More »
106 Discovery Ridge Way Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,445 Square FT
MLS® #A2116713
310, 20 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$550,000
"chateau 20" Located At The End Of The Cul-de-sac! Executive Style Suite With Over 1,300 Sf And 9 Ft Ceilings. Nestled Along Griffith Woods Park Offering Breathtaking Views From Every Room Including The Balcony. Sunny S/w & S/e Corner Suite Offers Lots Of Sunshine. Spaci... Read More »
310, 20 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,328 Square FT
MLS® #A2109998
505, 20 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$485,000
This 1026 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom South Facing Penthouse Condo Backs Onto Griffith Woods And Is 2 Doors From The South Elevator. Your Underground Parking Stall Is Steps Away. Upgrades Include Newer Carpets, Dishwasher, Fridge And Stacked Washer And Dryer. The Wedgewoods Is A Well... Read More »
505, 20 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,026 Square FT
MLS® #A2113646
712, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE HILL SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$159,900
Great Opportunity For A Family Run Convenience Store To Earn A Healthy Income. This Store Has Great Exposure And Is Conveniently Located In The Highly Desirable Community Of Discovery Ridge. Offering Grocery Items, Beverages, Bubble Tea, Atm Machine, Lottery, Dry Cleaning... Read More »
712, 10 Discovery Ridge Hill Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
MLS® #A2088592
Discovery Ridge Real Estate — a charming Calgary neighbourhood located on the city's western edge.
Welcome to the luxuriant, and affluent southwest Calgary neighbourhood of Discovery Ridge, featuring luxury properties with expansive views of the great outdoors. Built on the banks of the river, Discovery Ridge offers residents magnificent views of lush green forests, mountains, and the stunning Elbow River. The neighbourhood is peaceful, located far enough from the busy parts of the city but close enough for the daily commute into downtown Calgary.
Discovery Ridge is home to some fantastic parks, and those who love sports can make use of the community's playfields. Golf lovers have access to three impressive golf courses in the surrounding areas, and shopaholics have a wide variety of shopping malls at their service.
Discovery Ridge is a fantastic place to bring up children as well. There are several schools in and around the neighbourhood and recreational activities after school.
The neighbourhood of Discovery Ridge is located along the city's western edge. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail, the south by Tsuu T'ina first nation reserve and Elbow River. 69 Street W forms the neighbourhood's eastern border, and the city limits make up its western border.
Discovery Ridge REALTOR® Tour of the Neighbourhood
Take a tour of Discovery Ridge with this video walkthrough of the neighbourhood. Learn about the community before you start looking at homes and make notes of what's important to you.
Similar neighboring community of Eau Claire.
Discovery Ridge is a beautiful community of relatively new luxury homes in Calgary. Surrounded by natural woods, ravines, rivers and wetlands Discovery Ridge's fine properties enjoy a level of distinction consistent of the fine home builders that have chosen to construct here.
Discovery Ridge is perfect for those seeking single-family homes. The homes here are modern, spacious, and sophisticated. Give us a call today at (403) 255 9555.
Contact UsAmenities in Discovery Ridge — Live, Work, & Play
Elbow River —
The stunning Elbow River threads through the city and flows at the edge of the community. The river adds to this community's scenic beauty. There are many walking and biking trails linked to the river passage, and the river is perfect for rafting during the summer months.
Mountains —
Imagine waking up every morning to gorgeous views of the majestic Rockies. That's what you get when you buy a home in Discovery Ridge. Discovery Ridge homes offer sweeping views of the western foothills of The Rocky Mountains that run a total of 3000 miles from British Columbia and Alberta.
Parks —
Griffith Woods Environmental Park is 93 acres of lush parkland within the community of Discovery Ridge. The park is a natural environment park running along the banks of the Elbow River and is full of intertwining paths and miles and miles of trails for the adventurous. Enter the park, and you will feel like you have entirely escaped from the humdrum of everyday life. As a community resident, you will have full access to the park for hiking, skating, walking, horse riding, biking, family trips, or walking your dogs. As well as this fantastic park, Discovery Ridge residents also have access to several well-equipped playgrounds for children. Some of these include:
- Discovery Heights pond
- Discovery Rise Playground
- The Fort Playground
- Discovery Ridge Playground
- Discovery Ridge Circle Park
Discovery Ridge pond is a well-known bird-watching park in the western part of the neighbourhood.
Weaselhead flats and North Glenmore Park, two massive parklands, are not too far off from Discovery Ridge.
Shopping —
Cornerstone Square or Cornerstone Shopping Centre is the community's business centre on Discovery Ridge Hill SW. It has a veterinary hospital, restaurants, Montessori, dry cleaners, a nail bar, a barbershop, a law office, health and wellness clinics, and a pharmacy.
Residents of Discovery Ridge also enjoy the neighbourhood's proximity to more prominent shopping malls like the Westhills Towne Centre and Signal Hill Centre.
Restaurants and bars —
Cornerstone square restaurants include:
- Javino for specialty coffees, delectable wine, beers, and unique foods.
- Maharajah is an East Indian Cuisine restaurant that serves some of India's finest East Indian, Kashmiri, and Mughlai cuisines.
- New Discovery – the best place to pick up a wide range of spirits, wines, and beers.
General feel and vibe — What's it like living in Discovery Ridge?
Avenue Magazine Rankings
According to Avenue Calgary's list of the city's most desirable neighbourhoods, Discovery Ridge stands at 163rd place. Some scores assigned to the community for amenities and characteristics that make the neighbourhood desirable include:
- Overall rank for Best Neighbourhoods 2020: 163
- Restaurant access points: 24
- Public recreation facility access points: 7
- Parks and green space points: 24
- Pathway points: 18
- WalkScore: 7
- TransitScore: 29
Interesting Facts about Discovery Ridge
Schools In or Near Discovery Ridge
Children residing in Discovery Ridge are served by a wide variety of public, private, and Catholic schools. Here's a list of assigned schools to choose from:
Public Schools
- Battalion Park School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glenmeadows School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Glamorgan School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle)
- Westgate School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- Ernest Manning High School (High)
- Central Memorial High School (High)
- École de la Source (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High, Pre-Kindergarten)
- Willow Park School (Elementary, Middle, High)
Catholic Schools
- Holy Name French Immersion School (Kindergarten, Elementary)
- St. Michael School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- École Ste-Marguerite0Bourgeoys (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Margaret School (Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High)
- St. Gregory School (Middle, High)
- St. Mary's High School (High)
Private Schools
- Calgary Academy
- Rundle College Jr/Sr High School
Demographics
According to the 2016 Census of Canada, 4,475 people lived in Discovery Ridge that year. There are approximately 1,620 private households in the community, and most of the families have young children living with them. Over 90% of the community is made up of Canadian citizens. Owners occupy around 85% of the community's dwellings, while the rest are rented out.
Housing
Houses in Discovery Ridge are mainly single-detached houses, but you will also find semi-detached houses and apartments. Most of the flats are high-rise buildings (five or more storeys). Most of the dwellings were built between 2001 and 2010. So houses are relatively new, spacious, luxurious, and fitted with the latest amenities.
Developer/builder/history
Back in the 1990s, when development began, the neighbourhood was known as New Discovery. It was intended to be a gated community, but that did not happen. Developer Mac Radford developed the community.
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Contact UsFAQs about Discovery Ridge Real Estate and Neighborhood
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Which is the closest library?
Signal Hill Public Library is less than 2 km from Discovery Ridge, in neighbouring Signal Hill. It is a relatively new state-of-art library spread over 14,000 square feet. The facility has dedicated spaces for children, study, teens, and meetings. Free Wi-Fi is available here, and computers and printers are available for use.Signal Hill Public Library is less than 2 km from Discovery Ridge, in neighbouring Signal Hill. It is a relatively new state-of-art library spread over 14,000 square feet. The facility has dedicated spaces for children, study, teens, and meetings. Free Wi-Fi is available here, and computers and printers are available for use.
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Is the neighbourhood safe?
The total crime rate is 60% lower than the national average, and violent crimes here are 69% lower than the national average. Property crimes are 57% lower than the national average. You only have a 1 in 80 chance of becoming a victim of crime in this neighbourhood. This is a very safe and secure neighbourhood.
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Is there any childcare available here?
Parents will be glad to know daycare is available for their children in the community. 2L Preschool is a daycare centre on Discovery Ridge Bay SW.
Soular Child Montessori Froebel Development Centre is another daycare centre and Montessori school in Cornerstone Square on Discovery Ridge Hill SW. The school follows both the Frobel and Montessori methods to help children explore, investigate, and learn.
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How do I get to the airport?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is approximately 36.5 kilometres north of Discovery Ridge and takes about 30 minutes to reach via AB-8 and AB-2 N.
There is another route via Crowchild Trail SW that would take you 36 minutes to reach the airport, although the distance is shorter (33 kilometres).
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Is there public transport?
Discovery Ridge is a car-dependant neighbourhood, and you will require a car to complete most errands. The community has excellent and reliable public transport, and at least one bus route passes through the community. 69 Street CTrain Station is the closest LRT and is less than two kilometres from the community.