Things to do in Deer Ridge Calgary
Deer Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located in the Bow River valley, and is bounded to the north by Canyon Meadows Drive, to the east
Elevation: 3,346′
Area: 494 acres
Population: 4,344 (2006)
Deer Ridge
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Sprawling retreat for swimming & hiking
Expansive outdoor park featuring miles of hiking & biking trails, a manmade lake & wildlife.
1875 fort & Calgary's first building
Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours.
Seasonal history museum with actors
Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors.
Storied park with winter ice skating
1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating.
Trails, picnic areas & seasonal events
Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events.
Interactive science museum & HD theater
Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre.