I think people wanting to live in NW Calgary are over-looking a hidden gem when they miss Rocky Ridge Ranch. Don't get me wrong, Tuscany is a great neighbourhood too but Rocky Ridge is a little smaller, a little calmer and has a whole lot to offer.
With an elementary school in neighboring Royal Oak and a 5-9 to be built by 2016 this quiet community is setting-up as THE place to live in the NW. The new C-Train Station on Crowfoot Trail, slated to be open in 2014, is closest to Rocky Ridge, with the park & ride on the RRR side. What's not to love?!
Oh yeah, and access to Wal-Mart and Sobeys off Country Hills Boulevard couldn't be easier. Wanna go to Costco? It's just up the road at Stoney Trail and Sarcee Trail. Access to downtown from Rocky Ridge is direct, Stoney Trail South to the mountains and Stoney Trail North to the Airport. It really is the perfect location in NW Calgary.
But, that's just my opinion, here's some imperical facts about the 2 communities. You can decide for yourself:
Rocky Ridge Ranch Compared to Tuscany NW Calgary
Rocky Ridge Population 2012 - 7,266 in 2,972 dwellings
Tuscany Population as of 2012 - 19,013 in 6,492 dwellings
Rocky Ridge Ranch features a modern 3,000 square foot clubhouse, pond (doubles as an ice rink in the winter), playground, beach volleyball court, tennis courts and tot lots.
Schools in Rocky Ridge Ranch and the surrounding community:
Elementary:
- Simon Fraser
- Royal Oak
- Banff Trail (Fr)
- St. Dominic (Separate)
- St. Luke (Separate)
- St. Sylvester (Separate)
Junior High:
- Simon Fraser
- Branton (Fr)
- St. Jean Brebeuf (Separate)
- Madeleine d'Houet (Separate)
Senior High:
- Bowness
- William Aberhart (Fr)
- St. Francis (Fr) (Separate)
Closest LRT Stations for Rocky Ridge Ranch:
| Station | Distance |
| LRT - Crowfoot Station | 3.44 km |
| LRT - Dalhousie Station | 7.43 km |
| LRT - Brentwood Station | 9.35 km |
| LRT - University Station | 11.01 km |
| LRT - Banff Trail Station | 12.15 km |
Schools in Tuscany and the surrounding community:
Elementary:
- Marion Carson
- Varsity Acres (Fr)
- Tuscany (K-4)
- St. Basil (Separate)
- St. Sylvester (Separate)
- St. Luke (Fr) (Separate)
Junior High:
- F. E. Osborne
- Branton (Fr)
- St. Basil (Separate)
- Madeleine d'Houet (Fr) (Separate)
Senior High:
- Bowness
- William Aberhart (Fr)
- St. Francis (Fr) (Separate)
Closest LRT Stations for Tuscany
| Station | Distance |
| LRT - Crowfoot Station | 2.69 km |
| LRT - Dalhousie Station | 6.49 km |
| LRT - Brentwood Station | 8.31 km |
| LRT - University Station | 9.87 km |
| LRT - Banff Trail Station | 10.92 km |
Looking at the info above I'd say Rocky Ridge is worth another look! Right now there's 33 single family, detached houses on the market in Rocky Ridge, here's a link to my favourite: http://www.mypadcalgary.com/rocky-ridge-house-for-sale-calgary-nw.html
Send me a text or an email and let's get together in Rocky Rocky Ridge Ranch, I think your new home might be waiting for you!