Deer Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in south Calgary, set in the Bow River valley with Fish Creek Provincial Park immediately to the east. The land was annexed in 1961 and the neighbourhood was established in 1978. The community hosts the annual Deer Point Community Festival at Deer Point Plaza.
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Guide To Deer Ridge
Parks And River
Fish Creek Provincial Park sits immediately east of the community, with its trails, picnic areas and the Bow River valley. Inside Deer Ridge, neighbourhood parks and playgrounds serve local families.
Main Street
Deer Valley Marketplace, once an enclosed shopping mall, now operates as an outdoor shopping plaza with everyday shops and services for the area.
Community Resources
Don Bosco Elementary and Junior High sits beside Wilma Hansen Junior High, serving local students. The Deer Ridge Community Association serves the neighbourhood.
Explore The Area
Fish Creek Provincial Park is the big draw, with kilometres of trails for walking, cycling and wildlife watching right next door. Each year the Deer Point Community Festival brings neighbours together at Deer Point Plaza.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No. The nearest station is Canyon Meadows Station.
Main bus route: 28 Deer Run
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Deer Ridge but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Deer Point Community Festival
Annual community festival at Deer Point Plaza, 14919 Deer Ridge Drive SE. The 2026 edition runs Sunday, June 28 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Deer Ridge news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Deer Ridge
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Deer Ridge
The Deer Ridge land was annexed into Calgary in 1961, and the neighbourhood was established in 1978 in the Bow River valley, with Fish Creek Provincial Park immediately to the east. Deer Valley Marketplace, once an enclosed mall anchored by Calgary Co-op and Zellers, was partially demolished in 2012 and redeveloped as an outdoor shopping plaza.
Deer Ridge is a quiet residential community with Don Bosco Elementary and Junior High beside Wilma Hansen Junior High. Each year the Deer Point Community Festival brings residents together at Deer Point Plaza.
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Business Improvement Area
Deer Ridge is not part of a business improvement area. Local businesses along the community's commercial streets operate independently.
Deer Ridge Community Association
Deer Ridge is served by the Deer Ridge Community Association.
Ward 14 Councillor
Landon Johnston
Ward 14 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Landon Johnston was elected Ward 14 councillor on October 20, 2025. He sits as an Independent and has advocated for budget transparency.