For many real estate companies, a community is simply a place where they do business. For Paramount Real Estate, Valley Ridge is much more than that—it's home.
Our connection to Valley Ridge goes back nearly two decades. Nineteen years ago, our family built our home here with Morrison Homes and made the decision to put down roots in what was then one of Calgary's newest northwest communities. What began as a place to raise our family quickly became a community that shaped our lives, our friendships, and ultimately our business.
Today, Paramount Real Estate proudly serves clients throughout Calgary, but Valley Ridge remains a special place for our family and our company.
Helping Shape the Community
As Valley Ridge continued to grow, we had the opportunity to become involved in some of the area's development.
Paramount Real Estate partnered with Cove Properties in the successful development and sale of the condominium and townhouse complex located adjacent to the Valley Ridge Golf Course. Watching the community evolve while helping create housing opportunities for residents remains one of our proudest local accomplishments.
Having witnessed Valley Ridge's growth firsthand gives us a unique understanding of the community's history, housing options, and long-term value.
Memories of Valley Ridge's Early Days
Longtime residents may remember some of the businesses and gathering places that helped define the early years of the community.
One local favourite was Van Gogh's restaurant. Many residents still fondly remember its famous pasta sauce, which featured a unique blend of spices and a subtle hint of allspice that made it unlike anything else in Calgary. It became a popular meeting place for neighbours and helped create the close-knit community atmosphere that still exists today.
Growing Up in Valley Ridge
Our four children were fortunate to grow up in Valley Ridge and participate in many of the programs that make the community so special.
Like many Valley Ridge families, weekends often revolved around community sports and activities. All four children participated in the Valley Ridge community soccer program, spending countless evenings on the fields with friends and teammates.
Before soccer, they started their athletic journeys in the community's tee-ball program as preschoolers, learning teamwork, sportsmanship, and making friendships that would last for years.
Hockey, Skiing, and the Valley Ridge Lifestyle
Sports became a major part of our family's life, and Valley Ridge provided the perfect home base.
Our boys played hockey with the Bow River Bruins before advancing into the Northwest Calgary Athletic Association (NWCAA) Quadrant program. Those early mornings, practices, and games became part of our family's routine and helped build lifelong skills and friendships.
Our daughters discovered a passion for alpine skiing through the Nakiska Alpine Ski Association (NASA), training at both Nakiska Ski Area and WinSport. Living in Valley Ridge made accessing these world-class facilities incredibly convenient and helped support their development as athletes.
Today, skiing remains a significant part of our family lifestyle and one of the many reasons we appreciate living in Calgary's west end.
Education Through the Years
One of the greatest advantages of raising a family in Valley Ridge has been access to excellent educational opportunities.
Over the years, our children have attended:
Our Lady of the Assumption School
St. Jean Brebeuf School
Springbank Middle School
National Sport School at WinSport
Each school played an important role in their development, and together they reflect the wide range of educational options available to Valley Ridge families.
Today, all four of our children have attended the National Sport School, balancing academics with high-performance athletic pursuits.
More Than a Neighbourhood
For our family, Valley Ridge has never been just a place to live.
It is where our children learned to ride bikes, played their first sports, made lifelong friends, attended school, and developed their passions. It is where we built a home, built a business, and became part of a remarkable community.
That personal connection gives Paramount Real Estate a unique perspective when helping clients buy or sell homes in Valley Ridge. We don't simply market the community—we have lived its history, experienced its growth, and continue to enjoy everything it has to offer.
After nearly twenty years, we remain proud to call Valley Ridge home and look forward to helping future families discover why this community continues to be one of Calgary's most desirable places to live.
Looking for Valley Ridge Real Estate?
Whether you're searching for your first home, a golf course property, a townhouse, condominium, or a luxury estate backing onto the Bow River valley, Paramount Real Estate offers local knowledge that only comes from living in the community.
When it comes to Valley Ridge real estate, nobody knows the neighbourhood quite like the people who have called it home for nearly two decades. 🏡⛳🌲