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Discovery Ridge
Calgary

Nature at Your Doorstep — SW Family Living

Backing directly onto Griffith Woods — a protected natural area teeming with wildlife — Discovery Ridge offers a unique blend of modern family homes with true wilderness at your doorstep. The Elbow River is walkable from most homes, and the community offers an exceptional quality of life for outdoor-oriented families.

1998
Year Established
6,500
Residents
$700K–$1.5M
Typical Price Range
25 min to downtown
To Downtown
Griffith Woods BackingElbow RiverWildlifeFamily Community
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Community Overview

Life in Discovery Ridge

Backing directly onto Griffith Woods — a protected natural area teeming with wildlife — Discovery Ridge offers a unique blend of modern family homes with true wilderness at your doorstep. The Elbow River is walkable from most homes, and the community offers an exceptional quality of life for outdoor-oriented families.

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Schools
Discovery Ridge School, Griffith Woods School
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Parks & Recreation
Griffith Woods Park, Elbow River, Natural Reserve
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Housing
Detached Family Homes

Typical price range: $700K–$1.5M
Did You Know

What Makes Discovery Ridge Special

A few things that set Discovery Ridge apart from every other community in Calgary.

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Originally Planned as Gated
When first developed in the late 1990s as "New Discovery," it was planned as Calgary's first gated community. The gates were ultimately dropped — but the exclusive, private character has endured.
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Griffith Woods Wildlife
Griffith Woods Environmental Reserve — backing the entire southern edge of Discovery Ridge — supports white-tailed deer, coyotes, great horned owls, and 200+ bird species. Backyard wildlife sightings are routine.
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Elbow River Access
The Elbow River runs along the community's southern boundary with multiple access points for swimming, fishing, cycling, and dog walking — directly from the neighbourhood.
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Broad Architectural Range
Discovery Ridge features one of SW Calgary's widest ranges of home styles — from townhomes and starter detached homes to large executive estates backing the natural reserve.
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