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Our Story

Our Story

Building on family heritage, Spring Creek’s land has been in
Frank Kernick’s family since 1927. His grandparents operated a
modest dairy farm until the 1950s when it became a camp for the
workers constructing the Trans-Canada Highway. It then evolved
into Restwell – a mobile home park and campground. In 2004,
Frank unveiled his vision for the Spring Creek development and
launched a project that would be built to last and provide the
Canmore community a place to thrive.

Our Purpose

Founded on the spirit of community, Spring Creek was developed to provide Canmore with a vibrant neighbourhood and to give a home to our businesses, properties and associations.

In an unmatched location bordered by two creeks at the heart of Canmore, the site has naturally evolved into the town’s premier neighbourhood. The master plan for Spring Creek’s 70 acres included a mix of homes for every stage of life, melding high standards of craftsmanship and sustainability with the architectural character of the enchanting mountain town we call home.

Spring Creek is also designed with interconnecting pathways, bridges and gathering spaces, all weaving the neighbourhood into a true community. Uplifting the relationships and businesses that we’ve built over the years and enveloping local businesses into our plan, we’ve created a development that is more than just a collection of mountain homes; it is a full-service neighbourhood. 

These evolving pieces were planned as part of our commitment to cultivating a spirit of community and belonging. 

Entering the final phases of development with completion anticipated in the next 10 years, Spring Creek is a vibrant community we’ve built to last.

Beginning with Frank’s grandparents in 1927 and now into the 5th generation of the Kernick family, it is a Canmore family legacy that is at the heart of our story. Honouring our master plan and family heritage, Spring Creek strives for our future while respecting
our valuable story

Our Mission

Spring Creek fosters a lively, authentic mountain community for our residents, business owners and employees with a development unlike anything else in Canmore.

Our Vision

Spring Creek envisions itself strengthening its identity as a respected and inclusive leader in Canmore and evolving with the future in the long term, while always maintaining our standards for quality and legacy.

Our Values

Spring Creek values integrity, regenerative sustainability, high-quality standards, authenticity, a sense of place, family legacy and the 5 Cs that started it all.

Our Team

Portrait of Ross Jansen of Spring Creek Real Estate in Canmore, wearing a blue collared shirt, and standing and smiling in front of green foliage with mountains in the background.

ROSS JANSEN

Sales Manager / Broker Spring Creek Realty

Portrait of Ann Ricord Spring Creek Sales Team

ANN RICORD

Senior Sales Associate Spring Creek Realty

Portrait of Ross Jansen of Spring Creek Real Estate in Canmore, wearing a blue collared shirt, and standing and smiling in front of green foliage with mountains in the background.

ROSS JANSEN

Sales Manager / Broker Spring Creek Realty

As Mentioned In

Spring Creek is the heart and soul of Canmore.

We will continue to uphold our high, uncompromising standards in everything we do, now and in the future. We maintain our standards and spirited community atmosphere by building high-quality homes, never cutting corners, curating our community businesses, creating genuine connections with our staff and businesses, hosting community events and more.

Our amenities unite the need of our residents and business owners with the excitement of the Canadian Rockies they seek. We want to nourish our genuine connections with our residents and business owners to uphold lasting relationships within our neighbourhood. We want our community members to answer their calls of adventure but be able to establish roots in their mountain homes.

We want Spring Creek to be the guiding roadmap for Canmore’s growing future.


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We see…

  • Ourselves continuing to exceed expectations as the recognized and respected community development in Canmore.
  • Ourselves leading the way for a more sustainably-built future, and setting the standard to make a greener future in development a reality.
  • Ourselves achieving recognition for our community beyond Canmore and the Rocky Mountains.
  • Our future, established by history, as long-lasting and integral to the growth of Canmore.
  • Our community becoming a true destination for homeowners, vacationers and future employees seeking the thrill of mountain life with the security of a home and close community.
  • Ourselves as a master neighbourhood, completing our community development within the next 10 years.
  • Spring Creek as a place where ownership means far more than owning a home with a mountain view, but rather as being a part of something bigger.
  • Each individual that lives, works and plays in Spring Creek connecting with one another as a part of an enduring, inclusive and adventurous community.
  • Ourselves staying true to the core values that are at the heart of our brand, leaving a lasting impression within our community for years to come.

Spring Creek is built to last, maintaining our standards for quality long into the future and upholding our legacy. We are a community that is welcoming to all and honours our connection to the people and land that make us who we are. As timeless as the mountains, Spring Creek will stand the test of time.


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Integrity

Our integrity is what keeps us authentic to what makes Spring Creek so unique and special. We want to stand by our values and what makes us “Spring Creek”. Our integrity means never compromising on quality, standing by our values, and being honest with who we are, what we represent, and where we come from, always.

Regenerative Sustainability

Traditional sustainability is not enough; regenerative is our future. We take care of our environment and aim to set regenerative sustainability standards as a leading example in our industry. As the first Built Green®-certified development in Canada, we surpass benchmarks set before us and always look to raise our own green standards. From recycling building materials to implementing geothermal heating before it was common practice, Spring Creek focuses on innovative ways to lead in sustainability. We don’t just meet environmental standards, we aim to exceed them. We value the natural world that surrounds us, and we want to preserve its unparalleled beauty for our future and for those to come.


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