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My wife and I are walking all of the residential communities in Calgary one at a time. I like to take photos of the cool things that we see along the way.

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The view of the world from the top of Springback Hill

The view of the world from the top of Springback Hill

It’s been a while since we’ve come across any wildlife on our walks. Today we spotted a group of six deer hanging out near Elveden Drive SW. Here are two of them.

It’s been a while since we’ve come across any wildlife on our walks. Today we spotted a group of six deer hanging out near Elveden Drive SW. Here are two of them.

More pictures of big, expensive houses that you'll find up here.  I'd hate to have their property bill.

More pictures of big, expensive houses that you'll find up here. I'd hate to have their property bill.

One of the few remaining pieces of undeveloped land in Springbank Hill — this one sits at the corner of 26 Ave and Elveden Drive SW.

One of the few remaining pieces of undeveloped land in Springbank Hill — this one sits at the corner of 26 Ave and Elveden Drive SW.

Today’s photos chronicle another round of exploring #SpringbankHill.

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16.02.2026 23:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today we reached the top of the hill on the eastern side of #SpringbankHill. We are now finished all streets east of 77th Street and all west of 85th Street.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8748...

Distance: 2.98 km Duration: 41:02 min

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16.02.2026 23:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A view down Elmont Court SW

A view down Elmont Court SW

Walking west down Elmont Drive SW

Walking west down Elmont Drive SW

Gazebo at the top of the steep incline in Elmont Park

Gazebo at the top of the steep incline in Elmont Park

Walking north up Elmont Rise SW.  On the other side of the wall is 69th Street

Walking north up Elmont Rise SW. On the other side of the wall is 69th Street

Some pictures we took during our travels in #SpringbankHill earlier today.

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16.02.2026 00:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Back to #SpringbankHill today for another adventure there.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8747...

Distance: 2.47 km Duration: 33:33 min

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15.02.2026 23:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Seems to me that this sign at the corner of Country Hills Blvd & Country Hills Drive has seen better days

Seems to me that this sign at the corner of Country Hills Blvd & Country Hills Drive has seen better days

The view from a portal at the end of Country Hills View NW.  In the foreground, Country Hills Golf Course.  In the background, Nose Hill.

The view from a portal at the end of Country Hills View NW. In the foreground, Country Hills Golf Course. In the background, Nose Hill.

Houses on Country Hills Heights NW

Houses on Country Hills Heights NW

Walking down Country Hills Gate NW

Walking down Country Hills Gate NW

Our first snapshots from #CountryHills

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15.02.2026 00:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today we decided to take a break from the slopes of Springbank Hill and made our very first sojourn to #CountryHills

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8747...

Distance: 4.23 km Duration: 53:51 min

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15.02.2026 00:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It seems that the further we go up the hill, the bigger and elaborate the houses get in #SpringbankHill

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14.02.2026 01:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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We continued our march through #SpringbankHill today.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8746...

Distance: 2.88 km Duration: 38:25 min

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14.02.2026 01:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Overlooked parts of Springbank Hill and Signal Hill in the background from Springbluff Heights SW

Overlooked parts of Springbank Hill and Signal Hill in the background from Springbluff Heights SW

The view from the top of the stairs on Springbluff Bay SW.  You can see Stoney Trail running in the distance.

The view from the top of the stairs on Springbluff Bay SW. You can see Stoney Trail running in the distance.

Communication towers on Springbluff Point SW.  Almost at the highest point on the eastern side of the community.

Communication towers on Springbluff Point SW. Almost at the highest point on the eastern side of the community.

Walking the 34 metre drop down Elkton Drive SW towards 69 Steet, with Signal Hill on the other side

Walking the 34 metre drop down Elkton Drive SW towards 69 Steet, with Signal Hill on the other side

Today's picturesque moments from #SpringbankHill.

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11.02.2026 23:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Almost reached the top of the hill during today’s expedition in #SpringbankHill.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8745...

Distance: 2.82 km Duration: 37:43 min

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11.02.2026 23:44 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Walking south on Springback Way.  Tsuut'ina Trail way in the background

Walking south on Springback Way. Tsuut'ina Trail way in the background

Lots of boulders scattered around Springbank Hill

Lots of boulders scattered around Springbank Hill

Post image Hugh retaining walls between the various levels of Springbank Hill

Hugh retaining walls between the various levels of Springbank Hill

A few moments from today in #SpringbankHill.

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10.02.2026 23:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today’s journey through #SpringbankHill took us along the full length of Springbank Way and Springbluff Blvd.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8745...

Distance: 2.51 km Duration: 34:27 min

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10.02.2026 23:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Built in 1903, you would think this house would be the oldest house in Springbank Hill.  But it isn't.  It was moved 1300 km brick by brick from Winnipeg in the 1970's and rebuilt in this location.

Built in 1903, you would think this house would be the oldest house in Springbank Hill. But it isn't. It was moved 1300 km brick by brick from Winnipeg in the 1970's and rebuilt in this location.

In a park between Springbank Rise and Fortress Rise is Springbank Hill's version of Stone Hedge

In a park between Springbank Rise and Fortress Rise is Springbank Hill's version of Stone Hedge

A look west down Stoney Trail from a public walkway at the end of Springbank Place SW

A look west down Stoney Trail from a public walkway at the end of Springbank Place SW

Houses at the southern end of Springbank Hill built on levels.

Houses at the southern end of Springbank Hill built on levels.

Unveiling our latest visual stories from #SpringbankHill.

Today’s discoveries include 277 Fortress Manor SW — a property with a particularly interesting story behind it.

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09.02.2026 23:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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After a 13‑day absence, today we returned to #SpringbankHill.

Worked some of the streets on the south central part of the community.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8744...

Distance: 2.62 km Duration: 34:37 min

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09.02.2026 22:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The average assessed value of residential properties in #Mahogany —including single‑detached, side‑by‑side, and duplex homes—is approximately $872,000.

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09.02.2026 15:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#Mahogany's demographics currently align with #Calgary averages in the areas of languages spoken, indigenous identity, citizenship, visible minority, housing affordability, housing suitability and population in low income

They differ as follows:

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09.02.2026 15:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Mahogany Profile

The City of #Calgary’s community profile for #Mahogany is available here

www.calgary.ca/communities/...

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09.02.2026 15:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Construction started in the northwest corner. This is how it appeared in 2010.

Construction started in the northwest corner. This is how it appeared in 2010.

By 2013, construction stretched across the northern parts of the community.

By 2013, construction stretched across the northern parts of the community.

In 2019, the community was taking shape on the eastern side

In 2019, the community was taking shape on the eastern side

Mahogany at it appears in the most recent images

Mahogany at it appears in the most recent images

#Mahogany occupies land incorporated into Calgary’s boundaries through the 1983 and 1989 annexations.

Construction of the community began in 2007 and continues in parts today.

Its population nearly doubled between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, reaching 13,860.

09.02.2026 15:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Yesterday, we finished walking all the publicly accessible residential streets in #Mahogany that have completed and occupied homes.

That brings our count to 185 completed #Calgary communities.

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09.02.2026 15:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Sunrise on Mahogany Lake #1

Sunrise on Mahogany Lake #1

Sunrise on Mahogany Lake #2

Sunrise on Mahogany Lake #2

Public art on the southern leg of Mahogany Lake

Public art on the southern leg of Mahogany Lake

Walking east down Marina Grove SE

Walking east down Marina Grove SE

Today we got an early start to final walks in #Mahogany. Here are a few last scenes of the community.

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08.02.2026 23:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today we finished off the remainder of #Mahogany with our last two walks there.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8744...
Distance: 2.02 km Duration: 27:00 min

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8744...
Distance: 2.91 km Duration: 36:08 min

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08.02.2026 23:30 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
The Mahogany Beach Club, the residents-only recreation hub for the community.  Operated by the Mahogany Homeowners Association and serves as both a lakeside amenity complex and a community gathering space.

The Mahogany Beach Club, the residents-only recreation hub for the community. Operated by the Mahogany Homeowners Association and serves as both a lakeside amenity complex and a community gathering space.

Walking down Masters Common SE

Walking down Masters Common SE

The view from the southern end of Masters Cover SE

The view from the southern end of Masters Cover SE

The sun is trying its darndest on Masters Way SE.

The sun is trying its darndest on Masters Way SE.

Here’s a fresh batch of photos from our latest exploits in #Mahogany.

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07.02.2026 00:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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After our walk in #Mahogany today, our time there is nearing its end.

We covered the streets in the pinwheel right in the middle of the community.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8743...

Distance: 4.19 km Duration: 56:02 min

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06.02.2026 23:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A few more moments from this morning’s wander through #Mahogany.

Nice view of the chinook arch and the grain bins from the Ollerenshaw ranch site.

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04.02.2026 23:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A few moments from this morning’s wander through #Mahogany.

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04.02.2026 23:22 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Logged another day in #Mahogany, bravely confronting its endless sidewalks like this is all perfectly normal.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8742...

Distance: 4.21 km Duration: 53:58 min

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04.02.2026 23:02 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The view that you see when you walk west down Magnolia Manor SE

The view that you see when you walk west down Magnolia Manor SE

The view of Magnolia Street SE across the playground/park off of Magnolia Terrace

The view of Magnolia Street SE across the playground/park off of Magnolia Terrace

Houses on Magnolia Drive as seen from Magnlia Grove

Houses on Magnolia Drive as seen from Magnlia Grove

Just can't seem to escape construction this winter.  This from Mahogany Blvd where the completed homes end

Just can't seem to escape construction this winter. This from Mahogany Blvd where the completed homes end

Just another day in #Mahogany

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04.02.2026 00:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today's stroll in #Mahogany.

Back to the southeast corner where the houses have been recently completed.

www.mapmywalk.com/workout/8742...

Distance: 4.12 km Duration: 55:35 min

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03.02.2026 23:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A video taken while walking the trail along the western side of the #Mahogany Wetlands earlier today.

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03.02.2026 00:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Mahogany Lake, looking north from Marina Drive.  Great skating trail and lots of hockey rinks

Mahogany Lake, looking north from Marina Drive. Great skating trail and lots of hockey rinks

Mahogany Lake, looking south from Marina Drive.  The skating trail continues and even more hockey rinks.  Notice the grain bins from the Ollerenshaw Heritage Ranch in the distance.

Mahogany Lake, looking south from Marina Drive. The skating trail continues and even more hockey rinks. Notice the grain bins from the Ollerenshaw Heritage Ranch in the distance.

There’s a statue on the east side of the Mahogany Wetlands. There’s no plaque explaining it, so I’m not sure what its significance is.

There’s a statue on the east side of the Mahogany Wetlands. There’s no plaque explaining it, so I’m not sure what its significance is.

Walking eastward down Masters Avenue SE

Walking eastward down Masters Avenue SE

Another one of our photo studies of #Mahogany, because apparently we’re committed to documenting every last corner.

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02.02.2026 23:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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