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Community Profiles - SouthEast
Ramsay
Ramsay is located SouthEast of Calgary’s downtown core. This established community is located near the junction of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, surrounded by parks, and centrally located. Ramsay is divided by Spiller Road. Much of the western section offers exceptional views of the mountains, downtown and Scotsman Hill. Scotsman Hill was thus named because it was a popular location for Calgary residents to watch the nearby Stampede grounds without paying. The eastern half of the community consists primarily of older homes and there is an industrial area in the most eastern corner of the community. There is an elementary school in the area, as well as St. Anne’s High School for Grade 12 students.
Ramsay has recently undergone a great deal of infill development to replace older homes. The result is a vibrant neighbourhood, which sports an eclectic variety of architectural styles. The Ramsay community association has been active in ensuring that such development is consistent with their community vision. The community association invites resident feedback, and held a contest that allowed residents to submit design ideas. The winner, Mark Boutin, has won the prestigious Prix de Rome architectural category and his contributions are sure to allow Ramsay to continue its successful revitalization. The Ramsay community association also contains a Beautification committee, which is currently painting vibrant murals in the area. The neighbourhood is also working in cooperation with the city’s Forever Green tree planting program to fill the area with trees. A children’s garden is also in the works. In additions, Ramsay offers a number of special events for residents, including a “boot sale,” where residents sell used items in car trunks, a high tea, and an edible flower festival.
Inglewood
Inglewood is Calgary's oldest community, dating back to the late 1800s, located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers. It is a community with a rich history and even today one can see vestiges of its past. The development of Inglewood's industrial base, including Pat Burn's meat packing plant and A.E. Cross' Calgary Brewery attracted people in the early 1900s to the community. Inglewood is a residential community with close proximity to the downtown, the Bow River, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, and the Calgary Zoo.
Albert Park
Albert Park/Radisson Heights is a SouthEast community with a rich history. The community is named after Albert Smyth, who, with his business partner Mr. McCullough, promoted what was to be an exclusive subdivision including parks, a lake, windmills, a race track and gardens. In 1912, with sales lagging due to poor transportation to the area, Smyth and McCullough came up with a scam to lure residents. They laid railway ties to the town of Forest Lawn and started a rumour that a streetcar was to be developed. The scam was discovered, the railway ties were used for firewood, and the developers disappeared. From that point on, development of Albert Park, part of the town of Forest Lawn, was sporadic. Albert Park developed between 1908 and 1950, Radisson Heights developed shortly after Albert Park (along with the rest of Forest Lawn) was annexed in 1960, and Radcliffe Village developed between 1976 and 1980. The Albert Park/Radisson Heights community is full of open space, offers easy access to shopping and major roads, and offers picturesque views of the Bow River Valley, downtown and the mountains. There are both public and separate schools in the area, including Father Lacombe High School.
The community centre is easily identifiable by the bright mural painted on its side. It contains dartboards, a community kitchen, snooker, pool and shuffleboard tables as well as a big screen TV. Every Tuesday is bingo night at the centre. Another popular community hangout is the Skate Shack, also run by the community association. The skate shack allows residents to take part in games of shinny, or to engage in pleasure skating. Hockey, registered for through the community, takes place at the nearby Twin Arenas. The Skate Shack also houses video games and a pool and foosball table.
Radisson Heights
Albert Park/Radisson Heights is a SouthEast community with a rich history. The community is named after Albert Smyth, who, with his business partner Mr. McCullough, promoted what was to be an exclusive subdivision including parks, a lake, windmills, a race track and gardens. In 1912, with sales lagging due to poor transportation to the area, Smyth and McCullough came up with a scam to lure residents. They laid railway ties to the town of Forest Lawn and started a rumour that a streetcar was to be developed. The scam was discovered, the railway ties were used for firewood, and the developers disappeared. From that point on, development of Albert Park, part of the town of Forest Lawn, was sporadic. Albert Park developed between 1908 and 1950, Radisson Heights developed shortly after Albert Park (along with the rest of Forest Lawn) was annexed in 1960, and Radcliffe Village developed between 1976 and 1980. The Albert Park/Radisson Heights community is full of open space, offers easy access to shopping and major roads, and offers picturesque views of the Bow River Valley, downtown and the mountains. There are both public and separate schools in the area, including Father Lacombe High School.
The community centre is easily identifiable by the bright mural painted on its side. It contains dartboards, a community kitchen, snooker, pool and shuffleboard tables as well as a big screen TV. Every Tuesday is bingo night at the centre. Another popular community hangout is the Skate Shack, also run by the community association. The skate shack allows residents to take part in games of shinny, or to engage in pleasure skating. Hockey, registered for through the community, takes place at the nearby Twin Arenas. The Skate Shack also houses video games and a pool and foosball table.
Forest Heights/Fonda
Forest Heights is an inner city community located in Calgary’s SouthEast. It is bounded by Marlborough in the north, Penbrooke Meadows in the east, Forest Lawn and Erin Woods in the south and Albert Park/Radisson Heights in the west. Because of the rolling landscape and elevation, Forest Heights offers good views of Calgary and the Rocky mountains. Development of the area began in 1959 and it was annexed by the city in 1961. Forest Heights offers direct access to downtown via 17th Avenue and Memorial Drive. There is also good access to the pathways and regional parks from the area. Shopping and leisure centers can also be found nearby. There are both public and separate schools in the area.
Forest Heights is one of Calgary’s most multicultural communities, so one of the challenges of its community association is to appeal to such a diverse group of people. The community offers jellybean dances, and hockey, and the facility is also used by a 50 plus club and the Beavers and Boy Scouts. Weekly bingos are also held. The community has a popular skating rink and baseball diamonds, and plans to add a horseshoe pit, new barbeques, a new skate shack, change room, concession and garage area. In addition to regular programs, each year the community hosts a Stampede breakfast.
Penbrooke
Penbrooke Meadows is located in the SouthEast quadrant of the city. It is bordered on the north by Memorial Drive and on the south by 17th Avenue. Penbrooke Meadows was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and developed in 1969. The area has good access to major traffic routes, and there are employment opportunities in nearby industrial parks. There are a number of parks in the area. There are both public and separate schools in the area.
Applewood
The community of Applewood is situated on the extreme east edge of Calgary. It is approximately 10 kilometres east of downtown Calgary via either 17th Avenue S.E. or Memorial Drive. The Canadian National Railway (C.N.R.) right-of-way separates Applewood from the community of Abbeydale to the north, and establishes the northern boundary of Applewood. The east boundary coincides with the east boundary for the City of Calgary, the south boundary is 17th Avenue S.E., and the west boundary is 68th Street. The Applewood area was annexed to Calgary in 1979 and described as a continuation of the general pattern of low density residential development in East Calgary.
Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn is located in the SouthEast quadrant of Calgary. The community has a rich history dating back to 1910 when homesteaders located in the area. The district was part of the real estate speculation of 1910-1912, and suffered a depression with the start of World War 1. Many area homes and lots were reverted to the Municipal district of Shepard in default of taxes. In 1935 the village of Forest Lawn was formed by amalgamating the villages of Alberta Park and Forest Lawn. Forest Lawn was incorporated as a town in 1953, and annexed by the City of Calgary in 1961. This long history has resulted in area homes displaying a diverse range of building styles. Located 6 km east of downtown, Forest Lawn is close to the Bow River, the Western Irrigation District Canal, a regional park and major roadways. There are public and separate schools in the area including Forest Lawn High School and Jack James High School. Forest Lawn also contains the 17th avenue commercial district, known as International avenue due to the proliferation of businesses owned by various ethnic groups, notably Asian markets, shops and eateries.
The Forest Lawn community association is a popular meeting place, hosting weekly bingos, and hosting a dart league 4 days a week. The popular Torch Lounge is open everyday except Thursday and Sunday, and offers pool, a golf game, darts and shuffleboard. The community association also hosts special events, such as an annual Stampede breakfast that offers free food, entertainment, a jumping tent for children, beer gardens and a softball tournament.
Southview
Southview was the last community to develop of those which comprise the Greater Forest Lawn Area. Southview is bounded by 17 Avenue S.E. to the north, 36 Street S.E. to the east, 26 Avenue S.E. to the south, and the Bow River to the west. While development of Albert Park/Radisson Heights and Forest Lawn areas began in 1910, Southview's history only dates back to 1950. The curvilinear street pattern and street names are characteristic of that period. Southview has good transportation access and views of the Downtown, the Bow River Valley corridor and the Rocky Mountains.
Dover
Dover is located in Calgary’s SouthEast. It is bordered on the east by 36th Street and on the west by Calgary’s irrigation canal. The community was annexed in 1961 and developed in 1970. It is named after Mary Dover, a historic alderman and environmentalist. She was the daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary’s initial “Big Four” businessmen. Dover is close to major transport routes and offers recreational opportunities in the nearby Bow River Valley, as well as in the parks and tot lots throughout the area. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the city in the area. Nearby industrial parks provide employment for many residents. Dover is home to both public and separate schools.
Dover’s community association offers a number of activities to residents. Regular game nights, featuring pool, darts, and shuffleboard in the community centre pub are popular. Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, before and after school programs, jellybean dances, indoor and outdoor soccer, t-ball, and hockey are also facilitated by the community centre. Hockey takes place at the nearby centennial arena, while shinny and pleasure skating are common on the community’s outdoor rink. For community adults, crib nights and dance lessons have proved popular. The police, the Boys and Girls Club, the Valleyview Park Development and Youth Justice groups also make use of the centre, as does the West Dover Patch Project. This project offers direct grassroots support to families and children in low income housing. Dover hosts a number of annual special events, including an Easter party, a Halloween part, Breakfast with Santa and Dover Days. Dover Days, held on the first weekend in June, include a parade complete with floats, a carnival, games, rides and a petting zoo. Dance and event nights are also held in connection with St. Patrick’s Day and New Years Eve. In addition to these activities, the community association also seeks to improve the area. A new park was recently established, complete with 12 beach volleyball courts, a water fountain, benches, and a pathway. There are plans to develop a baseball diamond and soccer field as well.
West Dover
Dover is located in Calgary’s SouthEast. It is bordered on the east by 36th Street and on the west by Calgary’s irrigation canal. The community was annexed in 1961 and developed in 1970. It is named after Mary Dover, a historic alderman and environmentalist. She was the daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary’s initial “Big Four” businessmen. Dover is close to major transport routes and offers recreational opportunities in the nearby Bow River Valley, as well as in the parks and tot lots throughout the area. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the city in the area. Nearby industrial parks provide employment for many residents. Dover is home to both public and separate schools.
Dover’s community association offers a number of activities to residents. Regular game nights, featuring pool, darts, and shuffleboard in the community centre pub are popular. Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, before and after school programs, jellybean dances, indoor and outdoor soccer, t-ball, and hockey are also facilitated by the community centre. Hockey takes place at the nearby centennial arena, while shinny and pleasure skating are common on the community’s outdoor rink. For community adults, crib nights and dance lessons have proved popular. The police, the Boys and Girls Club, the Valleyview Park Development and Youth Justice groups also make use of the centre, as does the West Dover Patch Project. This project offers direct grassroots support to families and children in low income housing. Dover hosts a number of annual special events, including an Easter party, a Halloween part, Breakfast with Santa and Dover Days. Dover Days, held on the first weekend in June, include a parade complete with floats, a carnival, games, rides and a petting zoo. Dance and event nights are also held in connection with St. Patrick’s Day and New Years Eve. In addition to these activities, the community association also seeks to improve the area. A new park was recently established, complete with 12 beach volleyball courts, a water fountain, benches, and a pathway. There are plans to develop a baseball diamond and soccer field as well.
Dover Glen
Dover is located in Calgary’s SouthEast. It is bordered on the east by 36th Street and on the west by Calgary’s irrigation canal. The community was annexed in 1961 and developed in 1970. It is named after Mary Dover, a historic alderman and environmentalist. She was the daughter of A. E. Cross, one of Calgary’s initial “Big Four” businessmen. Dover is close to major transport routes and offers recreational opportunities in the nearby Bow River Valley, as well as in the parks and tot lots throughout the area. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the city in the area. Nearby industrial parks provide employment for many residents. Dover is home to both public and separate schools.
Dover’s community association offers a number of activities to residents. Regular game nights, featuring pool, darts, and shuffleboard in the community centre pub are popular. Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, before and after school programs, jellybean dances, indoor and outdoor soccer, t-ball, and hockey are also facilitated by the community centre. Hockey takes place at the nearby centennial arena, while shinny and pleasure skating are common on the community’s outdoor rink. For community adults, crib nights and dance lessons have proved popular. The police, the Boys and Girls Club, the Valleyview Park Development and Youth Justice groups also make use of the centre, as does the West Dover Patch Project. This project offers direct grassroots support to families and children in low income housing. Dover hosts a number of annual special events, including an Easter party, a Halloween part, Breakfast with Santa and Dover Days. Dover Days, held on the first weekend in June, include a parade complete with floats, a carnival, games, rides and a petting zoo. Dance and event nights are also held in connection with St. Patrick’s Day and New Years Eve. In addition to these activities, the community association also seeks to improve the area. A new park was recently established, complete with 12 beach volleyball courts, a water fountain, benches, and a pathway. There are plans to develop a baseball diamond and soccer field as well.
Erin Woods
Erin Woods is a SouthEast Calgary community. Erin Woods was annexed by the city in 1961 but was not developed until 20 years later. The area provides panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. There are also a number of recreational opportunities for residents, including plenty of open fields and green space. The community also offers convenient access to the rest of the city. It is only a quick commute to 52nd avenue, which is connected to a number of other transportation arteries. There is a public school in the area.
The Erin Woods community center has a variety of facilities including ample green space, baseball diamonds, a playground, soccer fields, an indoor soccer field, as well as a hall and variety of meeting rooms. Most years volunteers also maintain a skating rink. Some of the programs offered in Erin Woods include childrens’ programs. Jellybean dances, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, adult slo-pitch, bingos, and a Euchre night. This Euchre night is unique in Calgary because it is open to the blind through the use of Braille cards. The community association also holds a number of special events such as craft fairs and the Stampede Stomp, which includes a Stampede breakfast games prizes, a barbeque and entertainment.
Ogden/Lynnwood/Millican
Millican-Ogden is one of the oldest communities in Calgary. It is named after the Millican family, homesteaders who settled in the area in the early 1900s, and I.G. Ogden, the former Vice-president of the Canadian Pacific Railway. With the construction of the Ogden Shops in 1912-1913 the area gained the distinction of being the only CPR repair shop between Winnipeg and Vancouver. Millican-Ogden is located in the SE, and, due to its long history, is home to several vintage homes including the historic Ogden Hotel. The area also contains numerous restaurants and strip malls. In addition, there is plenty of open space in the area, particularly in the Bow River Valley, as well as numerous parks. The community’s outdoor pool and the Jack Setter’s Arena offer recreation opportunities to residents. There are also both public and separate schools in the area.
Millican-Ogden’s community association offers a variety of innovative services. The center has both a Main Hall and a Sports & Event Lounge for private rental. The commuity hosts Jelly Bean dances, public skating, Teen swim and a variety of other activities. Community Days, Canada Day celebrations and Winterfest are all held annually to enable community members to connect with one another in a fun atmosphere. The community has a Family Resource Centre located at 2734 - 76 Avenue SE. The resource centre provides playgroups, parenting classes, job search support, computer skills training, a toy lending library and an emergency food bank. Transitional housing, a project spearheaded by the Calgary Police Service is also offered to meet the needs of homeless families. These programs aid Millican-Ogden in their efforts to improve the standard of living of all members of their community.
Fairview
The community of Fairview is located in Calgary’s SE. Fairview is bordered by Glenmore Trail in the North, the Bow River in the East, Heritage Dr. in the South and MacLeod Trail in the West. The community was annexed by Calgary in 1956. The western area is primarily residential. The eastern area is an industrial park. Fairview contains two established public schools, one of which offers French immersion.
The Fairview Community Association offers a number of programs. The community also has an annual Spring Fling clean up, a parade of garage sales, craft sales, and tour of Christmas lights. Fairview also remains in close contact with the City to advocate on behalf of residents on issues ranging from traffic concerns to zoning regulations. Check out the local community association website.
The Fairview Arena is is no longer run by the Fairview Community Association. Arena and ice rental information can be found at the Fairview Arena website.
Acadia
Located in the SouthEast sector of the City, Acadia is situated between the Bow River to the east and Macleod Trail to the west. In 1956 the land comprising this community was annexed, but development did not begin until 1960. Since that time Acadia has grown into a diverse community with a mixture of residential, commercial and recreational land uses. Major transportation routes including Blackfoot Trail, Deerfoot Trail, Southland Drive and Macleod Trail provide access to Downtown and other areas of the City. Acadia residents also have easy access to the pathway, the Bow River Valley and the Light Rail Transit (L.R.T.) system along Macleod Trail.
Riverbend
Riverbend is located in the SouthEast section of the city. Its name comes from its location near a bend in the Bow River. Riverbend is a relatively new community, with development in the area beginning in 1982. Riverbend has three distinct landscapes: floodplain, escarpment and upland plain. The area offers excellent views of both the Rocky Mountains and the wooded flood plains. The community is also conveniently located near some of Calgary’s major roadways, including Glenmore Trail, Barlow Trail and Deerfoot Trail. Riverbend residents can take advantage of easy access to the city’s pathway system, as well as easy access to the Bow River. There are also numerous green spaces in the community which offer recreational opportunities. Riverbend is also home to both a public and separate school.
The Riverbend community association offers something for every age groups. For 3-5, the community Jazzer Tots program is popular. For older children and teens, dance, martial arts, and junior Jazzercise are just a few of the programs offered. For adults, Jazzercies, group fitness, strength training, Tae Bo and yoga have proved popular. Finally, for seniors, the Plus 55 group engages in activities such as aerobics and carpet bowling. A number of other activities and groups make use of the center as well, including Toastmasters, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, first aid, Youth Justice, jellybean dances, parents and tots group, the TOPS group (take off pounds sensibly) and skating classes. The community also recently installed a popular skateboard park, it was only for the City Skate park which travels every year. Riverbend also promotes community interests to the city, with their traffic committee acting as a voice for concerns.
Mapleridge
Maple Ridge is bordered by Southland Drive to the North, Maple Ridge Golf Course to the East, Anderson Road to the South, and Acadia Drive to the West. These roads, coupled with the LRT line, provide excellent access from Maple Ridge to downtown. Maple Ridge was annexed to Calgary in 1956, and developed a decade later. The area contains a mix of residential, commercial and recreational land uses. These land uses include the nearby Bow River Valley, the city’s pathway system, Southland Mall, the Family Leisure Centre and Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are both public and separate schools in the area. There is a playschool for local youngsters, as well as an out of school program. Other groups and activities, such as the Cubs, Brownies, dog obedience training, yoga, seniors activities and youth soccer take place in the area as well. Tennis courts and a skating rink are also located nearby.
Douglasdale Estates/DouglasGlen/Douglas Ridge
Douglasdale and DouglasGlen comprise a large area of the SouthEast sector of Calgary. The community encompasses both sides of Deerfoot from the Bow River to 130th Avenue SE and includes Douglasdale Estates, DouglasGlen, Douglas Ridge and Douglasdale Meadows as well as the DouglasGlen business park on the east side of the Deerfoot and south of 130th Avenue SE. The community accommodates approximately 12,000 residents, over 4,000 homes and more than 150 businesses!
Lake Bonavista Downs
Lake Bonavista Downs, located in the SouthEast part of Calgary, is a small triangular-shaped community bounded by Maple ridge to the north, Queensland to the east and Lake Bonavista to the west. This outer suburb of Calgary has excellent access to Downtown and other areas of the City via Anderson Road, Deerfoot Trail and MacLeod Trail. Lake Bonavista Downs residents also enjoy close proximity to the pathway and to Fish Creek Provincial Park. The area was annexed to the City in 1961 and development began to occur in 1973. The type of residential development that has been established is almost entirely single-family homes.
Diamond Cove
Diamond Cove is a new community located in the SouthEast sector of the city directly west of the Bow River. The land comprising this small community was carved from the community of Queensland in 1991. Diamond Cove is bounded on the west by Bow Bottom Trail, which provides direct access to major vehicle routes such as Deerfoot Trail and Anderson Road. Residents of Diamond Cove enjoy close proximity to Fish Creek Provincial Park and all of its recreation opportunities.
Queensland
The community of Queensland is located in the SouthEast sector of the City, near the Bow River. The entire escarpment overlooking the river has been designated as public open space in order to maintain the natural characteristics of the area and to provide for public access to the river. The area comprising Queensland was annexed to the City in 1961, yet it was not until 1973 that development began to occur. Single family residential dwellings are the predominant form of development in the community, with some multi-family dwellings.
Lake Bonavista/Lake Bonavista Estates
Lake Bonavista is located in Calgary’s SouthEast and is bordered by Bonavista Downs to the east, Macleod Trail to the west and Anderson Road to the north. The community is just north of Fish Creek Park. Lake Bonavista is a primarily residential area, with development beginning in 1967. The area is also home to two man-made lakes, Lake Bonaventure and Lake Bonavista, which offer excellent recreation and relaxation opportunities for residents. The community is also close to Southland shopping centre as well as the Deerfoot Trail. Both public and separate schools can be found in the area.
Lake Bonavista also contains a very active community and recreation centre. The recreation centre houses two skating rinks, a gym, and a fitness studio. One of the community’s most successful initiatives is the Canskate program, which utilizes the skating rinks for lessons geared towards community youth. Soccer, hockey, basketball, yoga and fitness classes are also popular. Such programs are financed in part by the frequent bingos held at the centre. The community association also offers tennis and canoeing lessons at Lake Bonavista. Such programs allow the Lake Bonavista community to appeal to a wide variety of community interests.
Midnapore
Midnapore was once a small town to the south of Calgary and was annexed by the city in 1961. It is adjacent to Fish Creek Park and offers easy access to the city’s extensive pathway system. Of historical significance, there are two churches within the community that the province has deemed historical sites. Midnapore is also a lake community, containing a beautifully landscaped recreational lake complete with beaches and tobogganing hills. There is both a separate and a public school within the community. The communities of Midnapore and Sundance share a large community centre, which offers a variety of programs. These include out of school and preschool programs, Tae Kwan Do, drama, badminton, break dancing, and school dances. Regular town hall meetings are held in the centre, and special events such as Canada Day are marked by parties at one of the community lakes. The community centre is also active in addressing concerns of the community. It represents community interests on the board of the new South Fish Creek Recreation Center. It has also established a volunteer Traffic and Development Committee to address traffic concerns in the area
Sundance
Sundance is one of the most southerly communities in Calgary. It is bordered on the North and East by Fish Creek Park. Sundance was established as a community in 1982. Like Midnapore, Sundance is a lake community. Lake Sundance provides residents with numerous recreational opportunities. Separate and Public schools can are both found within the community. The communities of Midnapore and Sundance share a large community centre, which offers a variety of programs. These include out of school and preschool programs, Tae Kwan Do, drama, badminton, break dancing, and school dances. Regular town hall meetings are held in the centre, and special events such as Canada Day are marked by parties at one of the community lakes. The community centre is also active in addressing concerns of the community. It represents community interests on the board of the new South Fish Creek Recreation Center. It has also established a volunteer Traffic and Development Committee to address traffic concerns in the area.
Parkland
The SouthEast community of Parkland is named due to its location adjacent to Fish Creek Provincial Park. There is a 20 meter wide strip of open space maintained along the top of Fish Creek Park for public access to the park. Parkland offers panoramic views of ancient trees, meadows and the river. The area was annexed in 1961 and developed in 1974. Downtown can be accessed via Bow Bottom Trail, Canyon Meadows Drive and Macleod Trail. There is a public and separate school in the area.
The Parkland community centre is well furnished and contains a gym, meeting rooms, a skating area, kitchen and playschool. Outside, the hockey rink comes complete with boards and lighting, and there is an adjacent pleasure rink. The ice is very well maintained, with the community Zamboni used once a day. The community centre is used by such groups as the Brownies and karate. Parkland also has several special events each year, including a Halloween party and a Stampede hoedown. There is also an annual parade of garage sales and barbeque. The community is also closely involved with the Friends of Fish Creek Park, who seek to preserve the park and its wildlife, and is involved with such events as the annual river clean up.
Deer Ridge
Deer Ridge is an outer suburb of Calgary located in the SouthEast sector of the City. Although Deer Ridge is not directly adjacent to Fish Creek Provincial Park, residents of this community have access to the park via Bow Bottom Trail, Canyon Meadows Drive or the pathway. The vehicular transportation routes also provide access to other parts of the City and to the Downtown, which is approximately 15 kilometres northwest of Deer Ridge. This predominantly single family residential community began to develop in 1978, after being annexed in 1961.
Deer Run
The community of Deer Run is located in Calgary’s SouthEast. The Bow River and Fish Creek Provincial Park form the eastern and southern boundaries respectively. Deer Run is well linked to the rest of the city via Bow Bottom Trail and Deerfoot Trail. The area was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1961, however, it was not developed until 1978. There are a number of recreational opportunities in the surrounding areas, including Calgary’s only public manmade lake, Lake Sikome. There are also a number of green spaces and hills. There is a public school in the area.
Deer Run houses a large community center that includes several multipurpose meeting rooms, a dividable gym, a preschool, a commercial kitchen, a racquetball court, an exercise gym, offices and storage. The exercise gym includes a treadmill, stair climber, bike, weights and a stereo, and is open whenever the community center is. Deer Run also has a paved hockey rink and pleasure rink, as well as baseball diamonds and soccer fields. The centre provides a lot of programming for residents, including softball, soccer, preschool, an out of school program that offers foosball, computers and a library, yoga, karate, Jazzercise, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, folk art and Blockwatch. The community also hosts pubs and casinos, an annual Stampede Breakfast, and a Christmas craft fair. The community is also constantly introducing new initiatives, one of which is the Membership Advantage program, which offers discounts at local businesses with the purchase of a community membership.
McKenzie Lake
The McKenzie Lake community is located in Calgary’s SouthEast. It is on the east side of the Bow River, North of the Marquis of Lorne Trail and East of Fish Creek Provincial Park. The area is named after J. McKenzie, one of the area’s first settlers. He arrived in McKenzie Lake from Montreal in 1882. With the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1884, and the Calgary Macleod Railroad in the early 1890s many more people arrived from the east to settle in the area. Situated on good farmland, with easy road access to the city of Calgary, the McKenzie Lake area quickly became a prosperous farming region. The region was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1970. Residential development began in 1982. Today, McKenzie Lake is conveniently located near major roadways (the Deerfoot and Marquis of Lorne Trail). Several golf courses, Fish Creek Park and the popular McKenzie Lake are also in the area. The community offers excellent view of both the city and the mountains. Both public and separate schools can be found in the area.
McKenzie Lake’s community association offers a variety of programs to residents. Scouting programs, community based youth baseball, soccer and hockey programs, dance classes, martial arts, exercise classes, church group, Kumon math and drop in men’s basketball are just a few of the programs that are offered through the community association. Preschool and afterschool programs are also offered. One of McKenzie Lake’s more innovative programs is a youth justice council that seeks to give young offenders a second chance. The community’s outdoor skating rink is popular during winter months, as are special events such as jellybean dances, New Year’s and Children’s Christmas parties. It should be noted that not all residents in the community boundaries have access to the lake. The lake access boundary is different than the community boundary and ends just south of the Mountain Park school property line. The lake is run by the McKenzie Lake Resident Association a separately incorporated non-profit.
Chaparral/Chaparral Valley
Located in the SouthEast sector of Calgary. Chaparral's main calling card is a 32 acre man-made lake and a 21-acre park with two waterfalls, a recreation centre with a full-time director, and facilities for fishing, boating, skating and diving. These amenities are available to homeowners for a fee paid to a Resident's Association who operate the facility.
Quarry Park
Quarry Park is both a residential and a commercial neighbourhood in the south east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by the community of Riverbend, to the east by 24 Street, to the south by the community of Douglasglen and to the west by the Bow River. The community itself is close at hand to a thriving office and retail district, and also boasts a short commute to downtown Calgary. A network of paths and parks can be found throughout the neighbourhood, with a nature reserve and the Bow River only extending the natural appeal.
New Brighton
New Brighton is a master planned residential neighbourhood under development in the south-east of Calgary, Alberta. Located east of 52nd. Street SE and south of future 130th. Ave extension and McIvor Boulevard to the south. The community contains a variety of single family and multi-family homes as well as a private residents association recreation facility called the New Brighton Club with a water park, hockey rink, tennis, banquet facilities and studio space with many programmed activities.
McKenzie Towne
McKenzie Towne is a master planned residential neighbourhood in the southeast of Calgary, Alberta being developed by Carma Developers LP. The community is bordered on the west by Deerfoot Trail, on the south by Marquis of Lorne Trail Highway 22X, on the east by 52 St. S.E., and to the north by the South Trail regional commercial centre along 130 Ave. S.E.
Mckenzie Towne boasts many recreational features, including: the McKenzie Town Hall containing the staff of the McKenzie Towne Council (which is the area homeowners association), a gymnasium, meeting and banquet facilities, and a private outdoor park area; a network of paved pathways and green spaces; a fountain and splash park; and numerous ponds also compliment McKenzie Towne. McKenzie Towne also contains one Separate School Board elementary school and a public elementary school is under construction and will be open for enrollment in 2010.
McKenzie Towne is a master planned Neotraditional Community reflecting a small town, complete with both street front retail, mid size commercial offerings, a wide variety of single family homes, apartments, town houses, churches, seniors care facilities, public and separate board elementary schools, and traditional architecture. The neighbourhood was based on the new urbanist movement and original concepts were crafted by Andres Duany who was the same architect to model Seaside, Florida (the filming location of The Truman Show movie). McKenzie Towne was selected by the Urban Land Institute as one of the top 26 master planned communities in the world.
The neighbourhood is divided into four distinct areas: Inverness, Elgin, Prestwick, and High Street. Each of the four areas of Mckenzie towne offer complimenting architectural styles. Elgin features six styles of architecture designed to reflect Europe. English Cottage, Greek Revival, English Tudor, French Eclectic, Italianate, and English Arts & Crafts. Prestwick and Inverness follows four styles: Queen Anne (Victorian), Georgian, Craftsman, and National. High Street is the commercial area, designed by Gibbs Gage Architects. It features street oriented commercial with many small businesses and complemented with larger well known retail tenants and a major grocery store.
Copperfield
Copperfield is a neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The neighbourhood is bounded by 52nd St. to the west, The Marquis of Lorne Trail (Highway 22X) to the south, and the neighbourhood of New Brighton to the north. The city's as yet unnamed East Freeway will form the community's eastern boundary when it is built.
Auburn Bay
Auburn Bay is a new suburban residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the south-eastern edge of the city, and is bounded by Seton Boulevard to the south, Deerfoot Trail to the west, the yet-to-be-constructed 52 Street E extension to the east and Marquis of Lorne Trail to the north.
The proposed South Health Campus and southeast Calgary hospital (scheduled to open in 2011) will be located immediately to the south of the community. A proposed southeastern extension of the city's C-Train system is planned to run along the community's eastern boundary, parallel to 52nd Street.
Mahogany
Mahogany is a suburban residential neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta that was approved by city council for development beginning in 2007. The community is bordered by a future extension of 52nd St. S.E. to the west, along with the community of Auburn Bay, Marquis of Lorne Trail to the north, the proposed East Freeway to the east, and an eastern extension of Seton Boulevard (dubbed 196 Ave. S.E. to the south. Mahogany is being developed by Hopewell Residential Communities of Calgary. The chosen builders within Mahogany include: Jayman, Sabal, Stepper Custom Homes and Trico Homes.
According to the city's Mahogany Community Plan, efforts are to be made to preserve a historic ranch located within the future community. A core commercial hub will abut 52 Street on the west side, and a future southeast line of the city's C-Train system is expected to run parallel 52nd Street, servicing Mahogany as well. The community will be constructed northeast of Seton, a commercial-residential-service hub that will include the city's new South Health Campus.
Cranston
Cranston is a master planned residential community in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. Cranston contains a wide range of single family and multi family residential, commercial, one public elementary school and one separate board K-9 school(both opening 2010), a Latter Day Saints church, and Century Hall (a private Cranston residents recreation facility). It is bounded by Marquis of Lorne Trail to the north and Fish Creek Park and the Bow River to the west and south. Its eastern boundary is Deerfoot Trail and the new communities of Auburn Bay and the mixed use town centre development of Seton and the new Calgary South Health Campus hospital.
Seton
Seton is a suburban residential/commercial/institutional community currently under construction in southeast Calgary, Alberta. It is located directly south of Auburn Bay and east of Cranston. Its boundaries are presently Deerfoot Trail to the west, Seton Blvd. to the north, and an as-yet unbuilt extension of 52 St. S.E. to the east. Its southern boundary is defined by a proposed, currently unnamed arterial road. Seton, when completed, will include a mixture of residential and business development, and will be served by a proposed southeast leg of the city's C-Train system, but it will primarily be the location of the proposed 44-acre (180,000 m2) South Health Campus, which will include a major hospital for the region.
Willow Park/Willow Park Estates
Willow Park is bordered by Southland Drive to the North, Acadia Drive to the East, Anderson Road to the South, and Macleod Trail to the West. These roads, coupled with the LRT line, provide excellent access from Willow Park to downtown. Willow Park was annexed to Calgary in 1956, and developed a decade later. The area contains a mix of residential, commercial and recreational land uses. These land uses include the nearby Bow River Valley, the city’s pathway system, Southland Mall, the Family Leisure Centre and Fish Creek Provincial Park. There are both public and separate schools in the area. There is a playschool for local youngsters, as well as an out of school program. Other groups and activities, such as the Cubs, Brownies, dog obedience training, yoga, seniors activities and youth soccer take place in the area as well. Tennis courts and a skating rink are also located nearby.
Walden
Walden is a planned residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the southern edge of the city, south of 194 Avenue S.E. and the community of Chaparral. To the east it is bordered by the Bow River Valley, to the south by 210 Avenue and an RV park, and to the west by Macleod Trail. Developed by Genstar, Walden was officially approved by Calgary City Council in July 2007. The community covers 620 acres (2.5 km2), and is named after Walden, a book by Henry David Thoreau. When completed, Walden will consist of three "villages", a 160-acre park system, and a nine-hole golf course.