The many nearby mountain ranges are part of what makes Calgary a beautiful place to live. Escaping to the mountains is easy when scenic destinations are only a few hours away. Unique opportunities for an accessible recreational mountain home are available for those looking for a permanent place to unwind.
With the following new real estate opportunities in the Kootenays, the Columbia Valley and the Alberta Rockies, prospective buyers can take advantage of Calgary’s backcountry backyard to find their new home base for a quiet reprieve and active outdoor living.
The Wildwood by RED Mountain Homes – Rossland, B.C.
With a scenic view of the mountains, The Wildwood, RED Mountain Homes’ newest addition, gives you the chance to reside close to the summits. This new development is at the base of RED Mountain Resort, right at the edge of a planned community park that will include trails, ponds and playgrounds. Located in the West Kootenays, RED Mountain Resort is a backcountry haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Wildwood’s collection of 54 alpine homes, each with its own private deck, features one- to three-bedroom layouts inspired by Scandinavian interiors, giving them a sleek and modern look. With Rossland’s historic downtown only a seven-minute drive away, residents can set out for an exciting day of exploring the city’s rich arts and culture scene, its unique shopping opportunities and its dining and nightlife spots.
Cadence Pond by Silvertip Resort – Canmore, Alta.
Located in the charming mountain town of Canmore, Silvertip Resort is an idyllic community nestled amid the peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Cadence Pond, Silvertip’s newest residential development, introduces residents to the serenity of mountain living with one- to three-bedroom luxury condominiums.
The properties are built around the sixth hole of the Silvertip Golf Course, making them ideal for golf enthusiasts. With future development plans including exciting community features like a gondola and a Nordic spa, Silvertip is the perfect home away from home, combining leisure and outdoor adventure amid the natural vibrancy of the mountains. The resort has easy access to the Trans-Canada Highway, so residents are only a 20-minute drive to Banff and an hour away from Calgary.
cadencepond.com, 403-678-1602
Altitude at Three Sisters Mountain Village by Logel Homes – Canmore, Alta.
Logel Homes offers mountain living in the heart of Alberta’s mountains with one of its newest developments. Altitude offers 239 condominium apartments and townhomes across 14 floor plans. Condo features include granite or quartz countertops, nine-foot ceilings and expansive windows bringing both brightness and unparalleled views of the lush surroundings.
Residents also get direct access to a planned amenity area called The Gateway at Three Sisters, which will offer various retail, commercial and medical services. Essential amenities like a grocery store, gas station and car wash are also underway, making the community a prime new destination for residents to live and play.
logelhomes.com, 403-604-1521
The Selkirks and Monashees at Mackenzie Village – Revelstoke, B.C.
Situated right between downtown Revelstoke, the Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the future location of the Cabot Pacific golf course, this walkable neighbourhood is built for the outdoor enthusiast. Future residents can find their new mountain home at The Selkirks and Monashees, with a choice of townhouses, condominium apartments and penthouses, complete with communal rooftop gathering spaces to foster a community atmosphere.
With contemporary designs and neutral-to-dark colour palettes, these residences feature modern, minimalist interiors that ooze subtle luxury. Each unit includes a private deck to relish the views. And, the homes are uniquely zoned for short- to long-term rentals, allowing buyers to use their investment for rental revenue.
mackenzievillage.ca, 250-683-9827
The Park at CastleRock – Invermere, B.C.
CastleRock’s Phase 3 lots at The Park boast sweeping green spaces with community features tailored for families with small children, like playgrounds, a soccer field, picnic areas and a gazebo. The Phase 3 development offers plenty of building plans at exceptional value, conveniently located just minutes away from schools, nature trails and Invermere’s downtown amenities.
Guided by the ethos of alpine living, each home design embodies the classic mountain lifestyle, giving the residential community a cohesive character. Located in the Columbia Valley on the west side of Lake Windermere, Castle Rock combines the best of both worlds for its residents: the serenity of Lake Windermere on one side and the vistas of the glorious Purcell Mountains on the other.
castlerockliving.ca, 250-342-3313
Nordix Panorama – Panorama, B.C.
Find your new home base in the heart of the Columbia Valley at Nordix Panorama, situated at the base of Panorama Mountain Resort’s Silver Platter Chair. Designed especially for the outdoor enthusiast, these spacious, modern Scandinavian three- to five-bedroom, three-level townhomes come complete with optimal gear storage like integrated boot dryers, ski and board racks, and dedicated equipment rooms.
Panorama Mountain Resort is the ultimate location for slopeside living and all-season backcountry adventure. Residents can snowshoe along the scenic trails and heli-ski from the summit of the Purcell Mountains in winter, and, in summer, enjoy a round of golf at the world-class Greywolf course or discover the resort’s network of mountain biking and hiking trails. The destination is only 20 minutes away from the idyllic lakeside community of Invermere, where residents can explore boutiques, restaurants, and more recreation and entertainment.
panoramatownhomes.ca, 855-275-7733
