Bearspaw
Bearspaw sits in Rocky View County, immediately northwest of Calgary's city limit. Lots run two to ten acres, most with private wells and septic, and the housing stock is a mix of original 1980s ranchers and substantial post-2010 custom builds. The defining characteristic is privacy — most homes are not visible from the road, and trees do most of the screening.
Pricing varies dramatically with lot size and water access. Estate properties on the Bearspaw Country Estates side regularly clear $4M, while smaller two-acre parcels start in the high $1M range. Tax treatment is also different — county taxes run roughly half of Calgary city rates, and there's no city business tax on residential-only acreage.
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, Bearspaw Reservoir, and the Twelve Mile Coulee trail network are all within a 10-minute drive — serious horse and trail country, plus direct Bow River frontage on the south-side parcels.
Country Hills Golf Club and Bearspaw Country Club are the dominant social anchors. Webber Academy, Rundle College, and Calgary Academy are 15-20 minutes via Stoney Trail; Bearspaw School (K-9) is the local public catchment.
Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre carries everyday essentials. Crowfoot Crossing is 12 minutes south for full retail; downtown Calgary is a 20-minute commute via Stoney Trail.
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