Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, at the western edge of the city. It is bounded by Stoney Trail to the north, 69 Street W to the east, Rocky View County and the city limits to the west, and the Elbow River and the Tsuut’ina Nation reserve to the south. The community was established in 1990.
All Calgary community guides
Guide To Discovery Ridge
Parks And River
Griffith Woods Natural Environment Park sits within the community, with trails through aspen forest along the Elbow River, which borders Discovery Ridge to the south.
Main Street
Discovery Ridge is a quiet residential enclave; everyday shopping is a short drive east to West Springs, Signal Hill and Westhills.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information.
Explore The Area
Long before development, this area was known to longtime Calgarians as Jackson’s Valley. The community was first planned as a gated community called New Discovery, but the idea was later dropped and Discovery Ridge opened to the public.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #51 West Springs / Discovery Ridge
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Discovery Ridge but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Stampede RoundUp
The community association’s Stampede RoundUp on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Discovery Ridge news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Discovery Ridge
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Discovery Ridge
Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood at the western edge of Calgary, bounded by Stoney Trail to the north, 69 Street W to the east, Rocky View County and the city limits to the west, and the Elbow River and the Tsuut'ina Nation reserve to the south. Long before development, the area was known to longtime Calgarians as Jackson's Valley.
The community was established in 1990. When development first began in the late 1990s it was known as New Discovery and was originally planned as a gated community, but the idea was later dropped and today Discovery Ridge can be accessed by the public.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Discovery Ridge BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Discovery Ridge.
Discovery Ridge Community Association
The Discovery Ridge Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.
Ward 6 Councillor
John Pantazopoulos
Ward 6 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
John Pantazopoulos represents Ward 6 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025. His career spans energy leadership roles at Terra Energy, Petro-Reef Resources and Tangle Creek Energy, and he previously chaired the Calgary Parking Authority.