Calgary communities
Silver Springs
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 8,679
- Dwellings
- 3,563
- Density
- 1,847/ km²
Place
- Area
- 5.02km²
- Sector
- Northwest
- Structure
- 1960s/1970s
Character
- Established
- 1972
- Community association
- Silver Springs Community Association
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026
Market
Market snapshot
In the neighbourhood
Livability
Green space & getting around
- Parkland
- 31%
- Natural area
- 22%
- Tree canopy
- 20%
- Off-leash areas
- 6
- Pathways & trails
- 39km
- Bike routes
- 8.0km
- C-Train stations
- 0
- Bus stops
- 53
Schools
- Silver Springs School — Elementary (Public)
- St. Sylvester School — Elementary (Separate)
- W. O. Mitchell School — Elementary (Public)
Culture & heritage
- Public art
- 1
- Historic resources
- 1
Development
Development
Silver Springs — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is Silver Springs in?
- Silver Springs is in the Northwest sector of Calgary.
- How big is Silver Springs?
- Silver Springs covers about 5 square kilometres.
- Which communities border Silver Springs?
- Silver Springs borders Arbour Lake, Bowness, Dalhousie, Ranchlands, Scenic Acres, and Varsity.
- How many historic resources are in Silver Springs?
- Silver Springs has 1 historic resource on the City of Calgary's heritage inventory.
- Is Silver Springs good for walking and cycling?
- Silver Springs has 8.0 km of bike routes and 39 km of pathways and trails.
- Does Silver Springs have public art?
- Silver Springs has 1 public artwork.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering Silver Springs
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Sources & notes
Livability figures (transit, parks, schools, culture) — City of Calgary Open Data, refreshed periodically. Approximate; may not reflect the most recent changes.
Sold & market figures — compiled from MLS® sold data for this community; not the MLS® HPI. Recently sold records may be revised as they're finalized.