43 DISCOVERY RIDGE POINT SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,897,000
Open House Sunday Sept 11th 1-3pm. Sophisticated And Without Equal. A Very Special Location In A Quiet Cul-de-sac In Upper Discovery (no Flood Worries) With Easy Access In And Out Of The Neighbourhood. Prime Lot That Backs Onto The Forest Of Griffith Wood Park And Offe... Read More »
43 Discovery Ridge Point Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,817 Square FT
MLS® #A1245738
67 DISCOVERY VALLEY COVE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,650,000
Located On A Quiet Cul-de-sac, Backing Griffith Woods, This Sprawling Home Is An Escape From City Life. Enter Into The Foyer To Take In The Warm And Inviting Living Area With Vast Windows And Fireplace Flanked By Custom Millwork. The Spacious Kitchen Has Stainless Applian... Read More »
67 Discovery Valley Cove Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,372 Square FT
MLS® #A1225748
19 DISCOVERY RIDGE PARK SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,499,900
This Is Truly One Of The Best Locations You’ll Find In Discovery Ridge Situated On An Almost 8000sq Ft Lot, Siding Onto A Walking Path With Expansive Mountain & Elbow Valley Views And Located Within Minutes To Desirable Griffith Woods. The Original Builder- Owner Custom... Read More »
19 Discovery Ridge Park Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,617 Square FT
MLS® #A2001452
40 DISCOVERY VALLEY COVE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,465,000
Welcome To Discovery Valley Cove, Discovery's Exclusive Gated Community Mere Steps To The Wilds Of Griffith Woods. This Walkout Bungalow By Newcastle Homes Offers 3800 Sq Ft Of Living Space And Sits On A 11,000 Sq Ft Lot, Buried In A Volume Of Mature Trees - Private & Qui... Read More »
40 Discovery Valley Cove Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,028 Square FT
MLS® #A1242936
82 DISCOVERY RIDGE HEIGHTS SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,399,900
Large Executive Home With Stunning Ridgeline Location; Sweeping Forest And Mountain Views From All Three Levels, Backing To The Very Private Upper Walking Paths And Almost 4600ft2 (4+2 Bedrooms) If You Include The Fully Developed Walk-out Basement. Excellent Layout Hits A... Read More »
82 Discovery Ridge Heights Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 6 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,169 Square FT
MLS® #A1258640
39 DISCOVERY DRIVE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,300,000
Stunning 1,932 Sq. Foot Bungalow With Breathtaking Valley Views, Fully Finished Walk-out Basement, In-floor Heating, Central Air Conditioning, And An Oversized 23 Foot Attached Garage In The Sought-after Community Of Discovery Ridge. As You Enter The Home You Will Be Gree... Read More »
39 Discovery Drive Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,932 Square FT
MLS® #A2000155
142 DISCOVERY RIDGE BOULEVARD SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,200,000
Privacy, Elegance, Craftsmanship. This Immaculate Home Backing By Griffith Park, And Is Across The Field From The Skating Rink, Tennis, And Basketball Court. Situated On A 6000 Sq Ft Lot, With A Walkout Basement. Homes Like This Rarely Hit The Market. This Custom Home Off... Read More »
142 Discovery Ridge Boulevard Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,219 Square FT
MLS® #A1257513
23 DISCOVERY RIDGE LANE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,099,000
Im So Excited To Offer A Renovated Executive Bungalow Steps From The Woods And River Path. This Exceptional Home Has A Sloped Lot That Offers Oversized Basement Window And Allows For A Sunny West Main Deck And A Lower Shade Garden In A Privated Treed Setting. What A Com... Read More »
23 Discovery Ridge Lane Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,106 Square FT
MLS® #A1246203
373 DISCOVERY RIDGE BOULEVARD SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$959,000
This Stunning Executive 2-storey In Discovery Ridge Is Situated In A Prime Location Backing To A Large, Quiet Park With A Serene Back Yard That Offers Privacy Galore! Based On One Of Morrison's Most Popular Plans For The District This Incredible Family 2 Storey Is Finish... Read More »
373 Discovery Ridge Boulevard Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,440 Square FT
MLS® #A2002368
461 DISCOVERY RIDGE BOULEVARD SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$899,999
A Stunning Home In Discovery Ridge Sw.. Upon Entering You're Greeted With High Ceilings, New Flooring And A Spacious Entry With A Front Closet. The Main Floor Has A Large Flex Room Which Can Act As A Formal Dining Room Or An Open Office Space, An Extensive Mud Room Off Th... Read More »
461 Discovery Ridge Boulevard Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,623 Square FT
MLS® #A1253327
327 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$888,800
Walkout Basement With Two Bedroom Legal Suite (address: 327b Discovery Place Sw) In The Prestigious Community Of Discovery Ridge!!! Minutes Away To Stoney Trail But Not Noisy And Convenient To Glenmore Trail, Downtown , Chinook Mall Plus Minutes Walking Distance To Gri... Read More »
327 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,400 Square FT
MLS® #A1255491
134 DISCOVERY RIDGE WAY SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$775,000
An Amazing Renovation.... 3000+ Sq Ft Of Fresh! This Home Features A Newly Finished Basement Development With Wet Bar; New Carpets Throughout; New Quartz Countertops Throughout; New Lighting Fixtures Throughout; Freshly Painted Throughout And Available For Immediate Posse... Read More »
134 Discovery Ridge Way Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,164 Square FT
MLS® #A1253749
111, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$429,000
This Wonderful Home Has It All! It Is An Extensively And Beautifully Renovated Condo, Facing Into The Gorgeous Woodland, Surrounding The Wedgewoods, That Abuts Griffith’s Woods. Enjoy Every Modern Comfort And Convenience Plus The Privacy And Seclusion Of A Rural Setting... Read More »
111, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,279 Square FT
MLS® #A1251976
533, 20 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$369,000
This Is It! Top Floor, Titled Parking For 2 Vehicles!!! Located In The Popular Wedgewoods Of Discovery Ridge! With Great Treed Views Looking Into The Woods! Private And Secluded 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, 1021 Sq Ft Apartment With 9ft Ceilings, Spacious And Open Great ... Read More »
533, 20 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,021 Square FT
MLS® #A2000738
229, 20 DISCOVER RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$369,000
City Living With A Mountain Resort Feel In The Desirable Wedge Woods Of New Discovery. Rare Find Condo Fee Includes All Utilities. This Well-designed Open Plan Two Bedroom, Two Full Bath Home In A Luxury Steel And Concrete Building Backs Onto The Magnificent Griffiths W... Read More »
229, 20 Discover Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,032 Square FT
MLS® #A1237261
219, 20 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$364,000
Welcome To This Gorgeous, Well Kept & Updated 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Condo Looking Out To The Griffith Woods Park! This Unit Faces South East With Loads Of Natural Light And A Beautiful View Of The Trees. Enjoy The Sounds And Feeling Of Living In Nature. The Spacious Open Flo... Read More »
219, 20 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,034 Square FT
MLS® #A1251404
135, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$349,500
Tucked Into The Woods In Beautiful Discovery Ridge, This Spacious 2 Bedroom/2 Full Bathroom Condo Has It All. A U-shaped, Functional Kitchen With A Raised Breakfast Bar Is Open To The Main Living Area Making This Home A Perfect Place To Linger And Visit With Family And Fr... Read More »
135, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,033 Square FT
MLS® #A1237520
116, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$315,000
The Beautiful Two-bedroom Apartment Is In The Wedgewoods Complex Adjacent To Griffith Woods Nature Park. Offering 9 Ft. High Ceilings Stainless Steel Appliances; One Secured Heated Underground Titled Parking Space (conveniently Located Closest To The Elevator), And Wired ... Read More »
116, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 925 Square FT
MLS® #A1255207
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.