GENERAL INFORMATION
More About Elbow Valley And Area

SCHOOLS
Springbank is the designated community for schools for Elbow Valley. With our unique proximity to a number of Calgary communities, however, there are also multiple private school options nearby.
LOCAL SHOPPING
With Westhills, Aspen Landing and Discovery Ridge shopping centres all within a few minutes drive of Elbow Valley, you really are closer than you think to all of life’s amenities.
FEES & BUDGET INFO
The community association (Elbow Valley Residents Club i.e. ‘EVRC’) collects monthly fees to maintain and operate the community infrastructure and amenities and to provide essential services while protecting the natural integrity of Elbow Valley. Fees vary by property. To inquire about fees, please submit a request through the Contact Us form.
UTILITIES
With rural living, there can sometimes be a fear that common utilities may be harder to access. In Elbow Valley, our residents enjoy the comforts of urban living with access to water, ‘city standard’ waste and other important services.
GOLF COURSES
With four options in our backyard, you can take your pick of whether you want to hit the links at Elbow Springs Golf Club, Glencoe Golf & Country Club, Pinebrook Golf & Country Club or River Spirit Golf Club.
GOVERNANCE, BUDGET & BYLAWS
Elbow Valley is governed by an elected, volunteer, Board of Directors that provides fundamental guidance and has decision-making authority for the community. Day to day management is carried out by full-time operations and administrative managers, along with support staff where and when required.
ELBOW VALLEY UTILITIES
Elbow Valley Service Providers


One thing that sets Elbow Valley apart from other luxury acreage communities is our access to urban amenities. As a result, you truly feel as if you’re living the best of both worlds. This includes a connection to the city’s waste treatment system, something not available in most rural luxury communities.
Some of the service providers for Elbow Valley include:
Natural Gas: Direct Energy & Enmax
Water: Westridge (403) 228-2543
Sewage: Waste treatment provided by the City of Calgary and billed by County Utilities
Cable & Internet: Shaw & Telus
Fire & EMS: A full-time staffed regional fire hall is located in Elbow Valley West, the community immediately adjoining the west end of Elbow Valley. Due to this close proximity, many insurers will offer a discounted home insurance rate.
SCHOOLS IN THE AREA
Live Life, As Nature Intended

The three Springbank schools, Ecole Elbow Valley Elementary School, Springbank Middle School, and Springbank Community High School, are the designated public schools for our area. They all provide busing from Elbow Valley to the schools. There are also excellent private and Catholic schools nearby as an option
Some of the nearby schools include:

Buffalo Park is a ‘playful’ interpretive area that both young and old can enjoy. It is located within Elbow Valley. Find out more under ‘Living in Elbow Valley’.