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Diamond Valley is a foothills town southwest of Calgary, formed in 2023 when Black Diamond and Turner Valley joined. It sits on the Sheep River along the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22), close to Kananaskis Country. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
Black Diamond and Turner Valley amalgamated on January 1, 2023. The two former towns are about 3 km apart and are linked by Highway 22.
See it on the map →The town spans two former communities, each with its own schools and services, so it's worth touring both before you decide where to look.
The 3 km paved Friendship Trail runs along Highway 22 between the two former towns. There's also the outdoor Dr. Lander Memorial Pool, an 18-hole golf course and a campground.
There's no local transit. The nearest Red Arrow coach stop is in Aldersyde, about 25 km east, and the Town puts Calgary International Airport about an hour away.
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Buying in Diamond Valley: what to check
Diamond Valley spans the former towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley. Spend time in both before you decide where to look.
Most people drive to Calgary or Okotoks. Test the drive at rush hour, and in winter, before you buy.
The area has a long oil and gas history. Have your agent review the land title and ask about any nearby wells or energy sites before you firm up.
Who Diamond Valley suits
Diamond Valley suits buyers who want a foothills small town with quick access to Kananaskis, the Sheep River and ranch country. It works well for outdoor lovers, retirees and people who work from home.
Read my full Diamond Valley community guide →Diamond Valley area facts
- Population
- 5,341 (2021 federal census, Black Diamond and Turner Valley combined)
- Schools in the community
- Turner Valley Elementary School, C. Ian McLaren School, Oilfields High School
- Good to know
- Archibald Dingman's 1914 gas discovery in Turner Valley set off a boom that made the local oilfields a major supplier for about 30 years
- Incorporated
- Town formed January 1, 2023, by amalgamating the towns of Black Diamond (town from 1956) and Turner Valley (town from 1977)
- Distance from Calgary
- About 60 km southwest of Calgary, via Highway 22 or Highway 7
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · diamondvalley.town
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Diamond Valley, from local news outlets.
See the latest Diamond Valley news →My take on the streets, schools, commute and what homes cost to own here.
Read my Diamond Valley guide →Diamond Valley FAQ
Where is Diamond Valley?
Diamond Valley is about 60 km southwest of Calgary, where Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail) meets Highway 7. Okotoks is east on Highway 7.
What is Diamond Valley?
It's the town formed on January 1, 2023, when Black Diamond and Turner Valley amalgamated. Both former towns are now part of one municipality.
What schools are in Diamond Valley?
Foothills School Division runs Turner Valley Elementary School and C. Ian McLaren School (both kindergarten to Grade 6) and Oilfields High School (Grades 7 to 12).
What is there to do outdoors?
You can walk or bike the Friendship Trail, fish the Sheep River and golf at Turner Valley Golf & Country Club. Kananaskis Country is a short drive west.
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