Temple is located just south of McKnight Blvd in north east region of Calgary. Although the area was originally annexed in 1961, it did not officially develop into a community until 1977. Temple, along with the neighbouring communities of Pineridge, Rundle and Whitehorn, were originally referred to as "The Properties".  Today, the community is very active and take pride in their cultural diversity.

The community boasts plenty of green spaces and amenities and has a very active association.  The Temple Community Association provides a number of activities and programs for residents of Temple.  In addition, the association boasts some of the best amenities in Calgary, which includes a skating rink, tennis courts, outdoor exercise machines, baseball diamonds, pickle ball, fitness centre, hall rental, disc-frisbee golf and free wifi.  In nearby Pineridge, residents have easy access to Village Square Leisure Centre, which has a total size of 5.5 acres and houses an aquatic park, two hockey arenas, a fitness facility, dance studio, dive tank, gymnasium, hot tub, steam room, library and jungle gym for the kids.  It is one of 2 Leisure Centres operated by the City of Calgary.

The community is surrounded by a number of important routes including 52 Street E on the west, 32 Avenue N on the south, 68 Street E on the east and the McKnight Boulevard on the north that connect it to the rest of the city.

The Castleridge Mall is just north of the neighbourhood with Safeway and several shops and services.  McKnight Village is just across the road with more shops & services including Shoppers Drug Mart.  The Real Canadian Superstore is located just 5 minutes north west of the community. Sunridge Mall is the closest large shopping facility to the community. The shopping area along 36 Street, which is home to Marlborough Mall, IKEA, Walmart, Home Depot, restaurants and entertainment facilities like movie theatres is also close by.

Temple has two public elementary schools Annie Foote and Guy Weadick, as well as St. Thomas More Elementary and Father Schollen Junior High for separate schools.