448 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$2,499,999
Absolutely Breathtaking! This Elegant And Modern Estate Home In The Heart Of Discovery Ridge Along Griffith Woods Park. The Home Boasts Over 4600sqft Of Luxuriously Appointed Living Space And Was Constructed With A Perfect Blend Of Natural Elements And Modern Ar... Read More »
448 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,618 Square FT
MLS® #A2055988
456 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,590,000
Exceptional Build By Melcom Homes. Builder Has An Impeccable Reputation For Innovation And This Masterpiece Will Please The Most Discerning Buyer. This Exquisite Home Is Located In The Prestigious Neighbourhood Of Discovery Ridge Along Griffith Woods Park. The Home Boasts... Read More »
456 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,338 Square FT
MLS® #A2043449
72 DISCOVERY VALLEY COVE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,525,000
Welcome To The Most Exclusive Street In Discovery Woods. The Gated Enclave Of Discovery Valley Cove Offers Additional Security, Where Kids Can Safely Ride Bikes And Explore The Surrounding Griffith Woods Park Right Out Your Back Gate. Located Towards The End Of The Manicu... Read More »
72 Discovery Valley Cove Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,802 Square FT
MLS® #A2065409
468 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,499,000
Open House - Sat, Dec 2nd And Sun Dec 3rd 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 ... Read More »
468 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,755 Square FT
MLS® #A2089486
440 DISCOVERY PLACE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$1,400,000
Welcome To The World Of Real Estate! This Exceptional Build By Melcom Homes Is Truly An Innovative And Eco-friendly Masterpiece. With An Impeccable Reputation, Melcom Homes Is Known For Their Commitment To Quality And Craftsmanship. Located In The Prestigious Neighbourhoo... Read More »
440 Discovery Place Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,985 Square FT
MLS® #A2085881
8 DISCOVERY RIDGE COVE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$995,000
Welcome To Your Beautiful New Home In The Desirable Community Of Discovery Ridge, Which Has Been Immaculately Taken Care Of And Has Plenty Of Character. The Spacious Dwelling Has Almost 3,600 Square Feet Of Living Space. You Will Be Captivated By The Vaulted Ceilings Upon... Read More »
8 Discovery Ridge Cove Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,508 Square FT
MLS® #A2097228
3 DISCOVERY RIDGE LANE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$839,900
Welcome To 3 Discovery Ridge Lane! This Exquisite Residence Boasts Over 3,400 Square Feet Of Impeccably Designed Living Space Spread Across Three Floors, Complemented By An Expansive 24 X 26 Attached Garage. Nestled On A Generous Corner Lot, This Property Is An Ideal Have... Read More »
3 Discovery Ridge Lane Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,310 Square FT
MLS® #A2094807
402, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE HILL SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$574,999
This Home Offers Over 1600sqft Of Spacious Living Areas And Comfortable Bedrooms, Providing Ample Space For You And Your Family. It Features A Gorgeous Kitchen With Granite Counter Tops, Lovely Living Room, Cozy Sitting Area With Fireplace And Picturesque Windows Overlook... Read More »
402, 10 Discovery Ridge Hill Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,644 Square FT
MLS® #A2094994
521, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$499,900
Welcome To Your Dream Penthouse In The Heart Of The City! This Unit Offers The Nicest View Of Griffith Woods Park , Bringing The Forest To Your Doorstep While Maintaining The Convenience Of Urban Living. Step Inside To Discover A Classy Maple Kitchen With A Granite Brea... Read More »
521, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,031 Square FT
MLS® #A2097174
531, 30 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$468,500
Great Views And Tastefully Updated Is This Awesome Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Executive Style Condominium. Fantastic Layout With Two Spacious Bedrooms On Either Side Of The Unit Divided By An Mazing Main Living Area With Kitchen, Dining And Living Rooms. Feature Gas Firep... Read More »
531, 30 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,174 Square FT
MLS® #A2092987
134, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$439,900
Price Reduced !! This 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1032 Sq Ft Apartment Backs On To The Trees In This Highly Sought After Condo Complex. Included Is A Titled Tandem Parking Stall With Parking For Two Cars. The Wedgewoods Is A Well Run Concrete Built Set Of Buildings Nestled In The Tr... Read More »
134, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,031 Square FT
MLS® #A2080972
235, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$434,900
***watch Virtual Tour*** Cozy And Quiet This Beautiful 2 Bedroom Condo With 2 Bathrooms, And Newly Installed Wood Flooring Is A Must See. Walking In You Feel The 9ft Ceilings Open Concept With Privacy. Beautiful Quality Wood Cabinets In The Kitchen Updated Stainless Steel... Read More »
235, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,030 Square FT
MLS® #A2092261
202, 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE CLOSE SW IN CALGARY ALBERTA
$266,000
Welcome To The Wedgewoods At Discovery Close! This 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo Is Perfect For First-time Buyers Or Downsizers! It Offers An Excellent Open-concept Layout With Large Windows Providing Natural Light. The Living Room/dining Room Combination Is Complete With A Gas... Read More »
202, 10 Discovery Ridge Close Sw
Discovery Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 741 Square FT
MLS® #A2089396
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.