Redwood Meadows, Alberta, is a distinctive townsite in Canada, recognized by Alberta Municipal Affairs as the only one of its kind as of August 2020. This partially independent townsite functions similarly to an incorporated Alberta town, but it stands out from all other Alberta towns due to its unique characteristics.
Redwood Meadows, Alberta, is located within the Tsuut'ina 145 Indian reserve, making it unique among Alberta towns. The land on which it is developed is leased, adding to its distinctiveness. The townsite is administered by an elected council under a stewardship agreement with the Tsuut’ina Nation.
The Townsite of Redwood Meadows is situated along Highway 22, approximately 20 km west of Calgary, 18 km south of Cochrane, and 5 km northeast of Bragg Creek. It boasts an elevation of 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) and spans approximately 400 acres (1.6 km2) in size (1.62 km2 or 0.6 sq mi). Redwood Meadows is located in census division No. 6 and in the federal riding of Foothills.
In the early 1970s, the land upon which Redwood Meadows, Alberta, is developed was leased to Sarcee Developments Ltd. (SDL), a wholly owned Tsuu T'ina company. The head lease, originally 75 years in duration, commenced in 1974 and was set to terminate in 2049. However, a new lease was signed on April 21, 2021, which is now in effect until 2095.
Redwood Meadows, Alberta, shares municipal and emergency services with nearby municipalities through various contracts and agreements. The townsite is serviced with water, sewer, parks, and roads, and it has a volunteer fire department. The Redwood Meadows Golf and Country Club is a popular attraction located in the townsite. Policing of the townsite is provided by the Tsuut'ina police.
While Statistics Canada was unable to enumerate the population of Redwood Meadows, Alberta, in the 2021 Census of Population, it indicated that the community had a population of 1,053 in the 2016 Census of Population. According to Alberta Municipal Affairs, the Townsite of Redwood Meadows had a population of 983 in the 2011 Census. Its most recent municipal census prior to this indicated that it had a population of 1,150 on June 30, 2005.
