Black Diamond, a town of about 2000 situated in the majestic foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Just a half-hour south of Calgary, the town is a gateway to the ranchlands along the Cowboy Trail. A spectacular setting, friendly rural atmosphere, fascinating history, and a thriving artistic community are just a few of the qualities that give the town its unique appeal.

Black Diamond businesses benefit from the community’s affordable location, strong community spirit, as well as visitors and new residents attracted to the area by its amenities, scenery and recreation opportunities. Proximity to Calgary provides ready access to suppliers and distributors as well as a marketplace of one million consumers.

The strategic crossroads location on the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) is an advantage for downtown retailers and other businesses. In addition to hardware and grocery stores, a growing number of art studios and specialty shops cater to area residents and traffic along the Cowboy Trail. New commercial and residential, development, proposed sidewalk improvements for pedestrians, and a “Main Street” downtown revitalization
initiative will further strengthen the commercial core.

Black Diamond offers a wide range of housing, from older residences to new developments on the outskirts of the community. Seniors’ housing includes self-contained units at the Glen Mead Park and High Country Lodge.

Black Diamond is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 52 km southwest of Calgary at the junction of Highways 7 and 22 (the Cowboy Trail). Access is provided by excellent paved highways as well as numerous scenic unpaved byways.

Elevation: 1080 meters / 3542 feet
Latitude: 50 degrees 42 minutes
Longitude: 114 degrees 14 minutes

Time by automobile from Black Diamond to:

Calgary (south city limit): 25 minutes
Calgary downtown: 55 minutes
High River: 30 minutes south east
Okotoks: 15 minutes east
Turner Valley: 5 minutes west

The Town of Black Diamond
Box 10, Black Diamond, Alberta, T0L 0H0
Telephone: (403) 933-4348. Fax: (403) 933-5865

Office Hours: 8am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday