Valley Ridge is a residential neighbourhood at Calgary’s western edge, south of the Bow River and north of the Trans-Canada Highway. Established in 1992 on the former Happy Valley Campground site, it wraps around the Valley Ridge golf course.
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Guide To Valley Ridge
Parks And River
Valley Ridge wraps around the Valley Ridge golf course, and the Bow River pathways are just north of the community. The neighbourhood also has its own parks and playgrounds.
Main Street
Valley Ridge is residential; the nearest shops and restaurants are a short drive to the east.
Community Resources
Explore The Area
Valley Ridge is at Calgary’s western edge, south of the Bow River and north of the Trans-Canada Highway, wrapping around its golf course.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No, Route 108 connects to Brentwood Station (Red Line)
Main bus route: #108 Paskapoo Slopes
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Valley Ridge but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
VRCA Neighbours Day Celebration
The community association’s Neighbours Day celebration (2024: June 15).
Valley Ridge Pathway Cleanup
The community association’s annual pathway cleanup.
Valley Ridge news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Valley Ridge
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Valley Ridge
Valley Ridge was established in 1992 on the site of the former Happy Valley Campground, at Calgary's western edge south of the Bow River and north of the Trans-Canada Highway.
The Valley Ridge golf course sits in the northern part of the community. The Valley Ridge Community Association was registered in 1997 and hosts a Neighbours Day celebration and pathway cleanups.
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Business Improvement Area
There is no Business Improvement Area in Valley Ridge.
Valley Ridge Community Association
The Valley Ridge Community Association hosts the Neighbours Day celebration and annual pathway cleanups.
Ward 1 Councillor
Kim Tyers
Ward 1 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Kim Tyers is the Ward 1 councillor, elected in 2025 with Communities First. She is serving her first term on Calgary City Council.