Canyon Meadows
Canyon Meadows Calgary is a SW community whose property values climbed 18.7% year-over-year, running above the citywide average of 15.3%. The community was established in 1965 and runs between Anderson Road on the north, Macleod Trail on the east, Fish Creek Provincial Park and Canyon Meadows Drive on the south, and 14 Street W on the west. What sets Canyon Meadows apart from most mid-1960s SW communities is that it has two structural anchors most peers don’t share: Fish Creek Provincial Park along the south boundary — one of Calgary’s largest urban natural areas — and Canyon Meadows Station on the Red Line, giving residents direct rail access into downtown. Homes here are mostly detached single-family across the interior blocks on standard suburban lots, with attached townhomes on the busier streets and a smaller share of walk-up buildings along the main roads. The Canyon Meadows golf course sits to the northwest and adds another everyday amenity. The average assessed value of $656K places the community about 15% below the citywide average of $732K — a moderate price point for a SW community with a park and an LRT station on its edges. The disorder rate of 32.3 events per 1,000 residents runs well below the citywide baseline of 59.2 per 1,000. Canyon Meadows sits inside Calgary’s 219 community profiles.
What the data says
Property Values
Average assessed value of $656K — below the city average of $732K.
Value Trend
Property values grew 18.7% year-over-year, outpacing the city average.
Lower Disorder Rate
32.3 events per 1,000 residents — below the city average of 59.2. A relatively quiet community.
Demographics
7,435 residents call Canyon Meadows home, with 27% aged 20-39.
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Property Values in Canyon Meadows
| Year | Year-End Assessment Roll | Properties | YoY Change |
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| 2023 | $491,279 | 3,145 | — |
| 2024 | $535,059 | 3,142 | +8.9% |
| 2025 | $635,126 | 3,144 | +18.7% |
Why two numbers?
Assessment-roll averages in Canyon Meadows have climbed 29.3% over the last 3 years, from $491,279 in the 2023 roll to $635,126 in the 2025 roll. The Average Property Assessment in the snapshot above ($656K) is drawn from the live current-year assessment feed, which uses a broader aggregation than the year-specific rolls in the table — small differences between the two are normal.
Building Activity in Canyon Meadows
Latest building permits issued
The 10 most recently issued or completed building permits in this community. Sourced from the City of Calgary's Open Data portal. Some fields are blank when the city hasn't published them yet.
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103 CANTRELL PL SWRelaxation - Existing - Compliance Follow-Up—Sep 4, 2026AXIOM GEOMATICS
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12223 CANFIELD RD SWResidential Improvement Project · New$112KAug 28, 2026—
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12820 CANSO CR SWResidential Improvement Project · Improvement$150KAug 28, 2026JAVT ENTERPRISES
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12716 CANNINGTON WY SWResidential Improvement Project · Improvement$100KAug 28, 2026TOP TOUCH DRYWALL
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251 CANNELL PL SWResidential Improvement Project · Improvement$60KAug 27, 2026—
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160R CANNIFF PL SWResidential Improvement Project · Improvement$82KAug 24, 2026—
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503 CANTRELL DR SWResidential - Additions over 10 sq metres—Aug 24, 2026—
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724 CANFIELD WY SWRelaxation - Existing - Compliance Follow-Up—Aug 21, 2026ARC SURVEYS
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7 CANNA BA SWResidential Improvement Project · Improvement$68KAug 20, 20262134910 ALBERTA LTD.
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#200 11625 ELBOW DR SWCommercial / Multi Family Project · Improvement$145KAug 14, 2026—
Source: City of Calgary Open Data — Building Permits (c2es-76ed). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary.
Community Safety in Canyon Meadows
In 2025, Canyon Meadows recorded 240 disorder events — 32.3 events per 1,000 residents, below the city average of 59.2.
| Year | Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 375 | — |
| 2021 | 286 | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 267 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 259 | -3% |
| 2024 | 211 | -18.5% |
| 2025 | 240 | +13.7% |
| 2026† | 104 | — |
† Partial year — coverage limited to months published by CPS to date.
Who Lives in Canyon Meadows
The mix of people living in Canyon Meadows tracks a 1965 SW community that's had time to age with its residents. The 40 to 64 group, the 65-plus group, and the 20 to 39 group each carry meaningful shares, which fits a community whose original owners have largely stayed put through retirement while resale has brought in newer mid-career and family buyers. The population sits around 7,435 based on 2021 census numbers, which supports the full K-through-12 school catchment inside the community. Density on the interior streets matches the 1965-era SW pattern, and the mix of detached houses and townhomes on the busier streets brings a range of ownership and rental. The Canyon Meadows Red Line station is one of the things that keeps this community appealing to newer buyers — it means younger buyers can move here and still get to downtown by rail. That's less common for a SW community of this age, where car dependency is more typical. The result is a layered mix of long-tenured retirees, mid-career families, and younger buyers. For a SW peer at a similar era, the Oakridge profile is the closest reference to look at.
Traffic cameras near Canyon Meadows
Live images from City of Calgary traffic cameras within ~4 km of Canyon Meadows. Each camera refreshes every 30 seconds — click any pin to see the latest view.
Transit near Canyon Meadows
Every Calgary Transit bus stop within about 2 km of Canyon Meadows. Click any pin for the next few live arrivals at that stop.
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Living in Canyon Meadows
Canyon Meadows was established in 1965 and has settled into the kind of quiet mature SW community feel that comes with 60 years of history on the streets. Homes here follow the standard 1965-era SW pattern — detached single-family across the interior blocks on standard suburban lots, attached townhomes on the busier streets, and a smaller share of walk-up buildings along the main roads. The interior streets have mature landscaping, established lawns, and the settled residential feel that comes with a community where the original owners’ generation has largely aged in place while new buyers have moved in through resale. What makes Canyon Meadows different from other 1965-era SW communities is the transit picture: Canyon Meadows Station on the Red Line puts residents on rail into downtown in a short trip, which is uncommon for a community of this era. Most SW communities from the 1960s are car-dependent for downtown commutes. Fish Creek Provincial Park along the south boundary gives residents pathway access straight into one of Calgary’s largest urban natural areas. The community adjoins Braeside, Southwood, Willow Park, Woodlands, and Lake Bonavista across the surrounding SW ring.
Things to do in Canyon Meadows
Everyday life in Canyon Meadows leans on Fish Creek Park, the Red Line station, the golf course to the northwest, and the shopping catchment along Macleod Trail and Anderson Road. Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of Calgary’s largest urban natural areas and connects the community into the wider SW pathway system running west toward the reservoir and east toward the Bow River valley. On weekends the park is where most Canyon Meadows residents spend outdoor time — pathways, off-leash zones, and picnic areas across a very large footprint. The Canyon Meadows golf course to the northwest adds another recreational anchor. Local schools cover the full range: Canyon Meadows Elementary, Robert Warren Junior High, and Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High under the Calgary Board of Education, plus St. Catherine Elementary under the Calgary Catholic School District. That’s a full K-through-12 setup inside the community, which most SW communities don’t offer. For a SW community with a similar Fish Creek adjacency further west, the Oakridge profile is the closest same-quadrant reference. For a SW-adjacent lake community immediately east across Macleod Trail, the Lake Bonavista profile covers the SE-side comparison.
The Canyon Meadows real-estate read
The average assessed value of $656K places Canyon Meadows in the moderate range of Calgary’s SW mid-1960s prices, about 15% below the citywide average of $732K. The 18.7% year-over-year change runs above the citywide average of 15.3% — a stronger gain than the broader Calgary average, likely tied to how detached and townhouses in the SW ring caught up to the wealthier SW enclaves further west during the recent assessment cycle. Building activity is modest, which makes sense: Canyon Meadows is a fully-built-out community where turnover happens through resale rather than new construction on empty lots. Most families move in when someone else moves out. The Property Values section above breaks down how homes here spread across price ranges, and the disorder rate of 32.3 events per 1,000 residents sits well below the citywide baseline of 59.2 per 1,000. For a SW peer at a similar 1960s era further west, the Oakridge profile is the closest reference. For the SW-adjacent lake community immediately east across Macleod Trail, the Lake Bonavista profile covers the SE-side comparison.
Common Questions About Canyon Meadows
Why are there two average values on this page?
The page shows two related but distinct figures because they come from two different official City of Calgary datasets with different aggregation methods. The Average Property Assessment (in the snapshot at the top of the page and in the "vs Calgary Average" card) is drawn from the City's live current-year assessment feed, using a broad aggregation across all residential parcels. The Year-End Assessment Roll figures in the Property Values chart and table below come from a separate dataset that captures each year's official year-end roll, using a narrower per-year methodology. Both are official data — the small difference between them is normal and reflects the different aggregation windows. For an at-a-glance current value, use the Average Property Assessment; for authoritative year-over-year trends, use the Assessment Roll.
Where is Canyon Meadows in Calgary?
Canyon Meadows is a SW community bounded by Anderson Road on the north, Macleod Trail on the east, Fish Creek Provincial Park and Canyon Meadows Drive on the south, and 14 Street W on the west. It was established in 1965 and adjoins Braeside, Southwood, Willow Park, Woodlands, and Lake Bonavista.
Does Canyon Meadows have LRT access?
Yes. Canyon Meadows Station on the Red Line provides direct rail access into downtown Calgary. That's uncommon for a SW community from the 1960s, most of which rely on car commutes. The station is one of the reasons the community keeps attracting younger buyers alongside long-tenured retirees.
How much do homes cost in Canyon Meadows?
The average assessed value in Canyon Meadows is $656K, about 15% below the citywide average of $732K. Property values rose 18.7% year-over-year, above the citywide 15.3% increase. Homes are mostly detached single-family on standard suburban lots, with townhomes on the busier streets.
What schools serve Canyon Meadows?
Canyon Meadows has a full K-through-12 catchment inside the community: Canyon Meadows Elementary, Robert Warren Junior High, and Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High under the Calgary Board of Education, plus St. Catherine Elementary under the Calgary Catholic School District. That's uncommon for a SW community of this size.
Is Canyon Meadows close to Fish Creek Park?
Yes. Fish Creek Provincial Park runs along the entire south boundary of Canyon Meadows. Residents have direct pathway access into one of Calgary's largest urban natural areas, connecting into the wider SW pathway system running west toward the reservoir and east toward the Bow River valley.
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