The Ranchlands are bordered by Nose Hill Drive to the west, Sarcee Trail to the east, Crowchild Trail to the south and John Laurie Boulevard to the north. The community was established in 1977 and by 2012 had a population of 7,626; 3,051 homes make up the community and they range in price from $300,000 to $600,000 approximately.

Transit
Bus routes 37, 43, 137, and 143 serve the community.

Parks & Recreation
Ranchero Park and Ranchlands Community Park are both located within the community; in fact they face one another with the center of the community between them. The first features two softball fields while the latter features two as well in addition to two tennis courts. Many other parks surround the community as well. Stores just outside the community include Sheila's Window Toppers, Chapters, Ed Williams Mens Wear, Crowfoot Co-Op, Golden Leaf Cigars, EC Fashions, and more.

Schools
● Saint Rita School
● Simon Fraser Junior High
● William Aberhart High

Houses of Worship
● Varsity Acres Presbyterian
● Foothills Mennonite
● Westminster Presbyterian