Walden

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Walden is a suburban community in southeast Calgary, established in 2007. One of the city’s newer neighbourhoods, it features parks, pathways, and a growing town centre near Stoney Trail.


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Guide To Walden

Quadrant Southeast 50.871, -114.025
Ward Ward 14
Established 2007
Population 7,650 2021 Census
Known for Walden Park

Parks And River

Walden has parks, playgrounds, and pathways throughout the community. The nearby Blue Devil Golf Club and Fish Creek Provincial Park offer more recreation.

Main Street

Walden’s town centre is growing with shops and restaurants. Nearby Shawnessy Towne Centre provides larger retail options.

Community Resources

The Walden Community Association serves the community (website currently unavailable).

City of Calgary community profile (PDF)

Explore The Area

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Walden sits in Calgary’s deep southeast, near Stoney Trail and 210 Avenue SE.

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: #167 Walden / Legacy

Outreach/Support

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

Walden news and updates

City of Calgary newsroom: Walden

Source: City of Calgary Newsroom

History Of Walden

2005 The area is annexed by the City of Calgary.
2007 Walden is established as a new community.

Walden was established in 2007 on land annexed by Calgary in 2005. It is one of the city's newer suburban communities in the deep southeast, designed with parks and a developing town centre.

Wikipedia

Local Organizations

Business Association

There is no Business Improvement Area or business association for this community. Local businesses are supported through the community association and the City of Calgary.

Walden Community Association

The Walden Community Association serves the community (website currently unavailable).

Ward 14 Councillor

Landon Johnston, Calgary Ward 14 councillor

Landon Johnston

Ward 14 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025

Landon Johnston is the Ward 14 councillor, elected October 20, 2025, representing the area as an Independent.

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