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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 almost 18,000 residents made up of 12,226 permanent residents and 5,744 non-permanent residents (2009 census – 2011 due out in mid Sept. 2011). The relaxed, friendly atmosphere causes visitors to return and make Canmore a permanent home: a never-ending vacation.
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, rock climbing, bird watching 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.
In order to limit growth in Banff National Park, the federal government has placed some restrictions on residential and commercial development in all communities with any National Park including 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 8,721 (2007 census) 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 2011 Banff Census Report PDF 845kb
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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.
Located in Banff National Park, the Town of Banff is well known for its magnificent beauty and mountain adventures, 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, the healing waters of the Upper Hot Springs, and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
