Southern Alberta Community Guide

Explore the communities surrounding Calgary and Southern Alberta. Each community offers a unique lifestyle, amenities, schools, and housing opportunities.

Calgary skyline

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 Alberta

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 Alberta

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 Alberta

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 Alberta

Stavely

Population: ~500

Distance from Calgary: 110 km south

Schools: Livingstone Range School Division

Market Snapshot: Quiet village living with affordable homes

Claresholm Alberta

Claresholm

Population: ~3,800

Distance from Calgary: 120 km south

Schools: Livingstone Range School Division

Market Snapshot: Family homes, acreages, and retirement living

Vulcan Alberta

Vulcan

Population: ~2,000

Distance from Calgary: 120 km southeast

Schools: Palliser School Division

Market Snapshot: Affordable homes and strong rural community feel

Lethbridge Alberta

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