About Canmore

 

The Town of Canmore was settled in 1883 during the building of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, thanks to the abundance of high quality steam coal nearby, it grew steadily to a population of 450 in 1888.

The last coal mine closed in 1979 when the workings were sealed and the land reclaimed. Interesting enough, Canmore was part of Banff National Park from 1902 until 1930 and continued as a game reserve until 1956. Since then, Canmore has turned to tourism as the dominant industry in the valley. The present population of Canmore stands at approximately 11,500 residents.

 In 1988, however, the Calgary Winter Olympic Games ushered in a new era. The cross-country ski and biathlon events were held here at the Canmore Nordic Centre, a facility built especially for the Games. This fantastic facility features over 70km of trails and more than 850ft (260m) total elevation. Over the course of the year of 2005 it saw major upgrades to bring it back up to world class standards in hopes of hosting some of our up and coming Olympians during their training for the 2010 Olympics.

 The citizens of Canmore are made up of a diverse mix of cultures, age groups and occupations. The common thread is our love of the small town atmosphere, our pristine environment and most of all, the quality of life it offers us and our families. The large local arts, crafts and cultural community is widely respected for its diverse talent pool with many local art galleries, pottery studios etc.

Wildlife in the Bow Valley abounds with Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Deer, Bears, Cougars, Coyotes and many others. The mix of wildlife and growth always creates some difficult problems, but the environment and the native animals are always paramount in the planning process in Canmore. The creation of wildlife corridors and public awareness programs through the schools and media have heightened our appreciation and respect for our natural wildlife population. The same is true for the Bow River which flows down from Lake Louise, through Banff and Canmore and on to Calgary and beyond. The Bow River is one of the premium trout fishing rivers in the country.
 

Canmore's climate is known as a montane zone on the lower slopes of the Bow Valley and has unusually mild winter weather due to frequent warm Chinook winds that drift into the valley about twenty times a year. Canmore is also fortunate to have a low annual precipitation of generally around 47cms. (19 inches)

 Canmore is strategically located 106 kilometres (66 miles) west of Calgary, Alberta on the Trans Canada Highway, an easy and beautiful drive of about one hour from downtown.  The Town of Canmore is just 5kms (2 miles) from the entrance to Banff National Park to the west and 22kms (12 miles) to downtown Banff. This scenic drive takes just 15 minutes. The incredible beauty of Kananaskis Country, a recreation preserve of a million acres, lies easily accessible to the south and east of town.

Alberta Real Estate, and in particular Canmore Real Estate, is a rapidly growing commodity. If you are looking to purchase real estate in Canmore we are located in the splendour of the Canadian Rockies, only a stone's throw from Banff National Park. Many people are choosing to use Canmore as a base for their outdoor pursuits.   

This Canadian Rockies resort town has seen a lot of changes in the last decade, and with the growth of the town, the real estate market in Canmore is quite attractive and the purchasing of houses, condominiums and commercial properties have escalated.

From golf and ski enthusiasts to mountain climbing, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting or just plain marvelling at the beautiful surroundings; we have it all.

I have an extensive knowledge of the Canmore real estate market and at www.CanmoreRealEstate.com  I look forward to helping you with the purchase or sale of your new home in Canmore. Whether you are a first time buyer, just starting to get acquainted with the Canmore market or if you are a real estate investor who requires immediate assistance or if you are looking for a Rocky Mountain getaway, I can help.

Be aware - our enthusiasm for living is infectious!

Call me at 403-678-1361 or Toll Free: 1-800-992-6718 in North America

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