Canyon Meadows

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Canyon Meadows is a southwest Calgary community established in 1965, next to Fish Creek Park and served by the Canyon Meadows CTrain station on the Red Line.


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Guide To Canyon Meadows

Quadrant Southwest 50.94111, -114.08528
Ward Ward 13
Established 1965
Population 7,435 2021 Census

Parks And River

Fish Creek Park, one of Canada’s largest urban parks, borders the community to the south, with hiking trails, picnic areas and cycling routes. The neighbourhood also has its own parks, playgrounds and sports fields.

Main Street

Canyon Meadows has no formal main street. Daily shopping is at the Canyon Meadows Shopping Centre, with Southcentre Mall and the Macleod Trail retail corridor close by.

Community Resources

The Canyon Meadows Community Association organizes neighbourhood programs and events. Families in the area are served by Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic schools.

Explore The Area

Fish Creek Park’s trails start at the community’s edge, and the CTrain connects the area to downtown.

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Public Transit

Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.

Is there a c-train station?: Yes (Canyon Meadows station, Red Line)

Main bus route: #35 Bonavista / Canyon Meadows

Outreach/Support

There are some resources in Canyon Meadows but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.

Things To Do

September

Stampede in September

The community association hosts a September Stampede celebration with food, games and entertainment.

August

Movie in the Park

A summer outdoor movie night brings neighbours together in the park.

June

Neighbour Day

The community celebrates Neighbour Day with a gathering each June.

December

Christmas Tour of Lights

A holiday tour of lights showcases the community’s best-decorated homes in December.

Canyon Meadows news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Canyon Meadows

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Canyon Meadows

1965

Canyon Meadows is established in southwest Calgary, beside what would become Fish Creek Park.

Today

The community is served by the Canyon Meadows CTrain station on the Red Line.

Canyon Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in southwest Calgary, established in 1965. The community developed beside Fish Creek Park, one of Canada's largest urban parks.

The Canyon Meadows CTrain station on the Red Line serves the community, giving residents a direct ride downtown.

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Local Organizations

Canyon Meadows BIA

Canyon Meadows does not have a Business Improvement Area.

Canyon Meadows Community Association

The Canyon Meadows Community Association organizes neighbourhood programs and events.

Ward 13 Councillor

Dan McLean, Calgary Ward 13 councillor

Dan McLean

Ward 13 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Dan McLean represents Ward 13 on Calgary City Council. He has lived in southwest Calgary for over 20 years and founded McLean Golf in 1998.

Local Legends

20+ years in business!

Tommy S Pizza

Family pizza restaurant in the Canyon Meadows Shopping Centre, established in 1974.

Sizzling Rice Peking House

Long-running Chinese restaurant serving the Canyon Meadows area.

Filo's Restaurant and Lounge

Neighbourhood restaurant and lounge serving the community since 1982.

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