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the canmore and banff area

Before it was made famous for hosting the Nordic
activities of the 1988 Winter Olympics, Canmore was a sleepy mining town
and a 'gas stop' for travelers. Today, Canmore is a bustling town of more
than 11,442 (2005 census) permanent residents. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere causes
visitors to return and make Canmore a permanent home: a never-ending
vacation.
Ideally
situated 5 minutes from the Banff Park gates, 20 minutes from the Town of
Banff, and less than an hour from the City of Calgary, Canmore is
fast-becoming the location of choice for those seeking retirement,
recreational or permanent homes. As technology grows, so do the number of
people tele-commuting and operating their businesses from their homes in
Canmore.
With the abundance of recreational activities available,
residents and visitors to Canmore always have much to choose from.
Downhill skiing, skating, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing are just a
few of the options in the winter. During the summer, the championship golf
courses, mountain bike and hiking trails, and rivers full of fish beckon.
The surrounding mountains offer countless opportunities for adventure and
relaxation. Their beauty inspires those who live here to live fully and
climb each personal 'mountain' with confidence.
The Town of Canmore has adopted a growth Management strategy that
restricts growth to a maximum of 6% per year. By doing so, the town is
proactively taking control of limitation of growth.
Canmore Census
2005 PDF 1.2MB

Located
in Banff National Park, the Town of Banff is well known for its
magnificent beauty, world-class accommodations, and limitless shopping
opportunities. Banff's history dates back to the late 1800's when the
transcontinental railway was cut through the Rocky Mountains. Famous
attractions include the historic Banff Springs Hotel (complete with
ghosts!), the healing waters of the Upper Hot Springs, and the Whyte
Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
In order to limit growth in Banff National Park, the
federal government has placed some restrictions on residential and
commercial development in both Banff and Lake Louise as defined by the
"need to reside" guidelines. Home ownership in Banff is limited to those
who either own businesses or are employed within Banff National Park.
There are currently 6,959 (2005 census) permanent residents in Banff.
If you would like to live in Banff there are some
government regulations that you have to meet.
Click here to read the Need to Reside
Information
Banff
Census 2005 PDF 1.8MB

Please visit our link to Becoming a Canadian Citizen.
http://canadainternational.gc.ca/gtc/Immigrating_and_Working_In_Canada-en.aspx

There’s more to Rocky real estate than Canmore - Gerald Vander
Pyl – Special to Calgary Herald
Saturday July 8, 2006 |
Mountain
dream prized - Canmore attracts international buyers
Gerald Vander Pyl – Special to the Calgary Herald
Saturday June 24, 2006 |
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Lawrence Grassi Middle School 2006 - Christmas came early for the Canadian
Rockies Public Schools |
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Canmore
touted for National Mountain Centre 2006 - would both educate visitors and
provide a venue |
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Canmore Project takes 'huge step'
2005
- Joins with New Mexico spa Resort Company |
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House
prices seen higher - Tavia Grant, December 1, 2005 |
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Condominium ownership to jump among first-time buyers - Royal LePage
- November , 2005 |
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Recreational Report 2003 - Royal LePage
- May 15, 2003 |
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A Very Hot Market - Michael Lau - Calgary
Herald- Friday, May 16, 2003 |
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Cabin Fever - Ruth Kelly - Alberta Venture Magazine - July, 2002 |
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Development Land has Complex History - Courtesy of Three Sisters
Mountain Village - Calgary Herald - February 23, 2002 |
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Canmore Plan brings all partners together - Marty Hope - Calgary
Herald - February 23, 2000 |
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Long Road Taken - Marty Hope - Calgary Herald - February 23,
2000 |
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Aspen, Whistler and now Canmore - Marty Hope - Calgary Herald -
February 23, 2000 |
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Getting it right the first time - Marty Hope - Calgary Herald -
February 23, 2000 |
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Housing Prices Soar, Calgary Herald - Kathy McCormick, Calgary
Herald - February 3, 2000 |
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