LIVING
REDWOOD MEADOWS

LIVING

Living in Redwood Meadows

Redwood Meadows is a fantastic community to live in!

Geography: Redwood Meadows sits on a truly gorgeous stretch of land. It’s nestled right in the Foothills, that mark the end of the Great Plains and the start of the Rockies. The Elbow River flows beside the community, which adds to Redwood Meadows’s natural beauty. The town is committed to preserving this natural beauty through extensive development restrictions there are no fences between properties, so if scenic landscapes are important to you, then Redwood Meadows is a great place to be.


Climate: Redwood Meadows’s climate is about what you’d expect for a city at the juncture of the Plains and the Rockies. Summers are temperate to hot (it can get to 35 degrees Celsius) autumn is temperate, winters are cold with snow, and spring is volatile — it can snow one day and be 25 and sunny the next. 


The air is very dry (if you are coming from a coastal city you’ll notice a need for more moisturizer, water, etc.) and there is plenty of sunshine, though in the summers the sunshine is frequently interrupted by brief thunderstorms.


Housing / amenities: Housing is on average similar than to other centres geographically in proximity.


The “natural” amenities and recreational activities in Redwood Meadows are top notch. Great hiking trails, ski hills , bike trails etc. all either around town or an easy drive away. In general, nearly everyone in Redwood Meadows regularly does at least one of the following leisure activities:

 

  1. hiking
  2. running
  3. mountain biking
  4. skiing
  5. road cycling

 

There are also regular recreational activities that take place at the community centre called Redwood House. Weekly leisure activities include fitness classes, tae kwon do,  community café and many more!

Recreation and Leisure Activities

Redwood Meadows Golf & Country Club

In 1940, a brush fire had destroyed most of the area known as Redwood Meadows. The Elders of the Tsuu T'ina Nation noticed that after the brush fire, the regrowth of the poplar and spruce trees had a reddish color to them. The Elders then called this area "Redwood Yard".

In 1972, the Tsuu T'ina Nation embarked on an economic development endeavor, to construct an 18 hole championship Redwood Meadows golf course.

The architects, Bill Newis and Stan Leonard took full advantage of the spectacular natural terrain. There are water hazards on seven holes, filled with crystal clear mountain water, straight from the Rockies.

Redwood Meadows golf meets the criteria of a truly memorable course having 18 individual and distinctive holes, yet retaining a collective continuity from the first tee to the last green.

For golfers, Redwood Meadows is a paradise. A genuine challenge of championship caliber where birds and wildlife of all descriptions may well be your companions during your round.

Walking Trails and Biking Trails

Redwood Meadows Townsite provides ample opportunity for family oriented walking and biking with their nearby community walking trails, hiking trails and cycle paths. The Townsite is considered a “pedestrian” friendly community. Walkers, bikers, and children share the roads with vehicles. Please be cautious and respect the 30km speed limit in the community. During the winter months, the flood berm in the Townsite along the river is track set with cross country ski tracks. The West track is for south bound skiers and the East track is for North bound travelers. Bike and walking trail users are reminded that all dogs must be kept under control while using the hiking trails, and to please use the dog waste receptacles along the berm.  

Fitness Classes

Redwood House offers many indoor fitness classes throughout the week, please see below for more information.


Taekwondo

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Safari/Redwood Fitness Classes

Join us for some fun group fitness in Redwood Meadows every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 9 to 10 am (September to June). Workouts change weekly but always include a warm-up and some combination of strength, cardio, balance and flexibility exercises. All you need to start is running shoes, an exercise mat and a water bottle. We often use hand weights and sometimes use exercise bands and balls.

Classes will be held in Redwood House or, weather permitting, outside on the sports field in Redwood Meadows (email [email protected] for location). 

Drop-ins are always welcome! Cost is $14/class, with a discount for multiple classes. Your first class is free, so come try it out!

For more info, email Ann Sullivan: [email protected].

Amenities

There are many different activities and recreational opportunities within the Townsite. The main recreation area is located across from the Townsite Office on Manyhorses Drive.

Here you will find a soccer/playing field, tennis courts, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and the skate park.

There is also a Disc Golf Course located along the river. It can be accessed along the berm adjacent to the playing fields and Tennis court.

Outdoor Skating Rink

Our outdoor skating rink is maintained by a fantastic and well trained group of volunteers and Townsite staff. The Townsite has a Zamboni, and the ice crew cleans, floods, scrapes, and maintains the outdoor skating rink as much as needed. There is a heated change room with washroom facilities. The outdoor skating rink is available free to use for all community members. It is reserved by the Bragg Creek Minor Hockey Association and other groups on certain evenings and other times. The rink schedule is posted below  the calendar of events in the Community section and is updated frequently  during the winter season.

Playgrounds

There are 2 playgrounds in the Townsite. The larger main one is located on the recreation field across from the Townsite Office. The second playground is located along Redwood Meadows Drive near the southern end of the community.

Community Rugby

Stay tuned for community Rugby updates!

Art and Culture

The Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre Society was established in 2018 by a group of individuals from Bragg Creek and surrounding area who, simply put, really love musical theatre!
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