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A COMMITTED - AND DEEPLY CONNECTED - DEVELOPER

The Development Story

SPRING CREEK – CANMORE’S PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

Building on a family heritage, the Spring Creek land has been in developer 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.

With its unmatched location bordered by two spring-fed creeks at the heart of downtown Canmore, it was only natural for the site to evolve into the town’s premier residential neighbourhood.

The master plan for Spring Creek’s 70 acres includes a mix of homes for every age and every stage of life, all melding high standards of craftsmanship and environmental sustainability with architectural character right at home in this magical mountain town. Along streetscapes infused with European flair, Spring Creek’s spaces are being sculpted with pedestrians in mind: flat, highly walkable pathways, plenty of places to gather and visit; and around every corner, an uplifting viewscape whose power to delight never wanes.

Among the many things that set Spring Creek apart is a clear commitment to cultivating a sense of community and belonging. This commitment has taken shape in an active and inclusive property owners association – in earnest efforts to protect the land’s natural beauty, which always brings out the best in people – in an array of parks, pathways and other places for Spring Creek owners and members of the broader community to gather and connect and more deeply enjoy the vibrancy of our town and its Rocky Mountain setting.

FRANK KERNICK – DEVELOPER & SPRING CREEK HOMEOWNER

For three generations, developer Frank Kernick’s family has called Canmore and the Spring Creek lands home. The neighbourhood of Spring Creek embodies their commitment to this place and the values that have shaped it over the years.

Frank’s care for his family’s land is unmistakable. With a heartfelt commitment to raising the bar on responsible development, Spring Creek embraces high standards of sustainability at every stage of design, planning and construction. From protecting its creeks and natural habitats to embracing geothermal heating and LEED certification to applying proven principles of urban master planning, Spring Creek is evolving as a testament to stewardship and forward-thinking.

Frank cares deeply about the people, businesses, natural splendour and exciting future of Canmore; and his genuine, unaffected affinity for the town’s residents finds expression in Spring Creek’s extensive involvement in local events and philanthropic efforts.

This commitment to care is nowhere more evident than in his provision of perpetual affordable housing for the people already living here. Residents of the mobile home park that currently occupies part of the community have been given the option to buy into Spring Creek as part of Canmore’s Perpetual Affordable Housing Options.

Before he unveiled his vision for Spring Creek in 2004, Frank Kernick developed some of the most successful neighbourhoods in Canmore and in Invermere, BC. Intelligently designed with a commite to quality of execution, these thriving neighbourhoods boast an authentic and distinctive sense of place. Over 25 years they include Canyon Close, Grotto Mountain Village and Eagle Terrace in Canmore and, in Invermere, Lakeview Meadows.

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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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