Southern Alberta Community Guide
Explore the communities surrounding Calgary and Southern Alberta. Each community offers a unique lifestyle, amenities, schools, and housing opportunities.
Calgary
Population: ~1.4 Million
Distance from Calgary: Located within the city
Schools: Calgary Board of Education, Calgary Catholic School District, private and charter schools
Market Snapshot: Diverse housing including condos, infills, and luxury homes
Okotoks
Population: ~30,000
Distance from Calgary: 18 km south
Schools: Foothills School Division, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools
Market Snapshot: Family homes, new developments, and river valley properties
High River
Population: ~14,000
Distance from Calgary: 67 km south
Schools: Foothills School Division, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools
Market Snapshot: Historic homes, family neighbourhoods, and new subdivisions
Nanton
Population: ~2,200
Distance from Calgary: 60 km south
Schools: Livingstone Range School Division
Market Snapshot: Affordable homes, heritage properties, and rural living
Stavely
Population: ~500
Distance from Calgary: 110 km south
Schools: Livingstone Range School Division
Market Snapshot: Quiet village living with affordable homes
Claresholm
Population: ~3,800
Distance from Calgary: 120 km south
Schools: Livingstone Range School Division
Market Snapshot: Family homes, acreages, and retirement living
Vulcan
Population: ~2,000
Distance from Calgary: 120 km southeast
Schools: Palliser School Division
Market Snapshot: Affordable homes and strong rural community feel
Lethbridge
Population: ~105,000
Distance from Calgary: 215 km south
Schools: Lethbridge School Division, Holy Spirit Catholic Schools
Market Snapshot: Growing city with diverse housing and strong university community
