Deer Run was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and developed from 1978. Homes are set in circles, or pods, and include bungalows, split-levels, two-storeys, duplexes and townhomes; some back directly onto Fish Creek Park. The Bow River and Fish Creek Provincial Park form its eastern and southern edges.
Deer Run right now: 5 homes for sale, asking $385,000 to $759,500. See the listings ↓
What stands out
- Fish Creek Provincial Park along the east and south sides, with Bow River pathways
- Close to Sikome Lake, the park’s seasonal public swimming lake
- Deer Run Community Centre with a gym, fitness room, preschool and child care
- Outdoor rinks, baseball diamonds and a soccer field
- Boundaries
- Bow Bottom Trail to the west, Deer Ridge to the north, the Bow River to the east and Fish Creek Provincial Park to the south.
- Shopping
- Deer Valley Market Place, at Canyon Meadows Drive and Bow Bottom Trail SE.
- Transit
- Bus routes connect to the Canyon Meadows and Fish Creek–Lacombe CTrain stations (check current routes).
Schools in Deer Run
| School | Board | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run School | CBE | K–6 |
Wilma Hansen School (CBE) and Don Bosco School (CCSD, K–9, in Deer Ridge) also serve the area.
Designated schools depend on the exact address and change from year to year. Confirm before you buy: CBE — Find a School (public) · Calgary Catholic School District
Safety & crime data
Rather than give an opinion, I'd point you to the official numbers. Calgary Police Service publishes crime and disorder statistics by community, so you can see Deer Run's figures and compare them with other areas yourself.