Mountain Living

Spring is in the air and it's the perfect time to reconnect. Here are some great local events in the Bow Valley this spring.

March and April are the shoulder season in the Bow Valley. This is the time to really enjoy the small-town culture of our unique home.

There are a few ways you can access your home equity. Ultimately, it comes down to your situation and what you plan to do with the cash.

Understated luxury is back! From warming colours to mixed materials, here are the interior design trends to watch in 2023.

There is lots of information out there on etiquette around wildlife, but here are a few key species and what to look out for.

With rising costs, more people are finding it difficult to afford the holidays. This season, let’s come together in giving to those in need.

Here's the Mountain Real Estate holiday decorating guide for the Bow Valley with special guest Nick de Ruyter, Program Director for WildSmart.

Crisp fall days are in the air, which means it’s time to winterize your home! Here’s a quick checklist to get you started.

We’ve got the towns to ourselves! Here’s how locals make the most of shoulder season in the tourist towns of Banff and Canmore.

Vacation rentals are a great investment. Here are some tech for vacation rentals that improve the experience for everyone.

With the award-winning Bike All Winter program from Community Cruisers, it won’t break the bank to get your bike ready for winter.

If you’ve decided to purchase an investment property, you might be wondering how to furnish your vacation rental for stye and function.

Summer is in full swing and that means it’s time to make the most of mountain living with some key summer essentials.

The tourists are back! Here are some tried and true ways to get around the mountains during the busy summer months.

Moving to the Bow Valley means embracing the mountain lifestyle. It’s important to consider who is on the trails with proper trail etiquette.

We talked with Community Cruiser’s Chair Jen Tweddell and volunteer mechanic Jeremy White about how to get your bike ready for the spring!

From working on Toronto’s Bay Street to becoming a tourism leader in Banff, Julie Canning is an advocate for living the mountain life.

House for Whale Watchers is one of a select few homes in Canmore designed by the prestigious architect Jeremy Sturgess.

Alberta is an excellent place for solar power. Canmore and Banff have great solar rebates if you’re looking at this upgrade for your home.

As we approach the holiday season, there is a lot going on in our little mountain communities.

Here are some amazing trails to explore in your back yard that will take you on many adventures.

The Banff Theatre Collective began 5 years ago when 5 newfound friends decided to share their passion for theatre in Banff.

The Pine Tree Players began in 1978, when a group of Canmoreites recognized the need for performing arts in the little mountain town.

Born in small town Northern Ontario, Olympian and multi-talented Kelly VanderBeek shares the best parts of mountain life in the Bow Valley.

CAMBA is a non-profit society that advocates for a vibrant and exciting trail system for users of all ages and abilities.

It’s summer, and it’s one of the best times to live in the Bow Valley. The natural playground is your backyard, and there are countless ways to explore what it has to offer!

Somebody once said there are more dogs than people in the Bow Valley. So where can you bring your pooch around town?

Surrounding Canmore is the Municipal District of Bighorn. These relaxed communities have less tourism and larger lots, making them the perfect mountain getaway!

Living in Banff National Park is a unique privilege. The town’s size restrictions mean residents enjoy a special closeness to nature and connection to the surrounding wilderness of the National Park.

To paraphrase Neil Gaiman, ‘Google can bring you a million answers; a Librarian can bring you the right one.’ - Sarah McCormack, Library Director

We're celebrating one year of market trends and mortgage tips, one year of the best in mountain living, and one year of the finest properties for sale in the mountains!

Living in Banff National Park is a unique privilege. The closeness to nature and connection to the community are just some of the highlights of living in this mountain town.