Mountain Living

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.

Interview with Nick de Ruyter, WildSmart Program Director about the WildSmart Program and community support for wildlife conservation, which is essential for long-term coexistence.

One of the youngest neighbourhoods in Canmore's South Side is still expanding. Three Sisters Mountain Village has some of the town’s latest homes, with new builds going up daily.

Living in the mountains means connecting with the nearby wild spaces. So how do you make sure your home has minimal impact on the surrounding natural world?

The south side of the valley has some of the newest neighbourhoods in Canmore, as well as some of its most sought-after homes. The south side is mountain living at its finest.

The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is a world-class facility famous for hosting the Nordic events for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. It is also home to Canada’s National Cross-Country and Biath

What started as developer Frank Kernick’s vision to develop a classic, authentic neighbourhood, filled with true local spirit and camaraderie, has developed into Spring Creek, "The Heart of Canmore".

The Canmore Public Library was established in 1971 and is looking forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Discover Books and Beyond in this Community Space.

Canmore’s River Valley remains the original source of this mountain town, and its neighbourhoods hold the keys to the town’s heritage and growth.

Located in the heart of downtown Canmore, artsPlace opened its doors in 2015 as a community hub for arts and creativity in the Bow Valley.

Stunning mountain views meet a secluded neighbourhood and a golfer’s paradise at Silvertip Resort. Learn about this oasis in this issue of In the Neighbourhood.

Known among the locals as the “sunny side” of Canmore, the neighbourhoods on the northern side of the valley feature lots of natural sunlight from their south-facing windows.

It’s said there are more dogs than people living in Canmore. Whether or not this is true, there’s something about the mountains that calls dog lovers.

From skiing to snowshoeing and getting outside in the winter, as well as hiking, biking (both road and mountain!) and watersports in the summer, being in the mountains can mean a lot of stuff.

One of the most beautiful parts of living in the mountains is the access to countless trails, right at our fingertips. Here are some of our favourites.

One of the most beautiful parts of living in the mountains is the access to countless trails, right at our fingertips. Here are some of our favourites.

Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on earth. But what’s it really like to live in Banff? It may be more complicated than you think…