Riverbend owes its name to its picturesque location near a graceful bend in the Bow River. Established in 1982, this relatively new community boasts three distinct landscapes—floodplain, escarpment, and upland plain—offering captivating views of the Rocky Mountains and serene wooded flood plains.

Riverbend enjoys strategic proximity to major Calgary roadways such as Glenmore Trail, Barlow Trail, and Deerfoot Trail, providing seamless access to the city’s pathway system and the scenic Bow River. Residents revel in the abundance of green spaces that offer ample opportunities for recreation and leisure.

As of the 2021 Census by the City of Calgary, Riverbend’s population in private households is 9,205, with 71% falling in the 16 to 64 years age group. The community flaunts a median total household income of $118,000 pre-tax.

In 2021, 90% of private households in Riverbend are owner households, and 10% are renter households, which displays a healthy market for homeownership.

The community takes pride in its diversity, housing 23% immigrants. Along with this, 20% of the population speak a non-official language as their Mother Tongue. The top five languages include Tagalog, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Polish.

For more detailed info visit the City of Calgary community profiles site.