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Silver Springs, Calgary

Silver Springs is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Silver Springs is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was developed between 1972 and 1980 and is bounded by Crowchild Trail, Sarcee Trail, the Bow River, and Nose Hill Drive. The community includes a golf course and borders the Bowmont Natural Area to the south.

Geography

Silver Springs is located in northwest Calgary and sits along the Bow River corridor. Its boundaries are Crowchild Trail to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, the Bow River to the south, and Nose Hill Drive to the west.

Development

The neighbourhood was developed during the 1970s, with construction taking place between 1972 and 1980. This places it among Calgary's newer residential communities.

Community features

A golf course occupies part of the eastern section of Silver Springs. The community also adjoins the Bowmont Natural Area, which provides access to parkland and river valley space.

Key facts

  • Silver Springs is a residential neighbourhood in northwest Calgary.
  • Its boundaries are Crowchild Trail, Sarcee Trail, the Bow River, and Nose Hill Drive.
  • The neighbourhood was developed between 1972 and 1980.
  • The Silver Springs golf course is located in the eastern part of the community.
  • The Bowmont Natural Area borders the community to the south.
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Canadian context

This is a Calgary neighbourhood in Alberta, making it directly relevant to Canadian urban geography and local history.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Springs located?
Silver Springs is in northwest Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What kind of place is Silver Springs?
It is a residential neighbourhood.
What are its boundaries?
It is bounded by Crowchild Trail, Sarcee Trail, the Bow River, and Nose Hill Drive.
When was Silver Springs developed?
It was developed between 1972 and 1980.
What is a notable feature of the neighbourhood?
The Silver Springs golf course is in the eastern part of the community, and the Bowmont Natural Area borders it to the south.

References

  1. Apple Mapshttps://maps.apple.com/place?auid=16772174700275481855
    Supports: Neighbourhood location, boundaries, development period, golf course, Bowmont Natural Area, coordinates
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Springs,_Calgary
    Supports: Neighbourhood location and boundaries