Living in Country Hills, Calgary
Established in 1990 in Calgary’s Northwest quadrant, Country Hills is one of the city's most architecturally distinguished, mature, and convenient golf course communities. Bounded by Country Hills Boulevard NW to the south, Harvest Hills Boulevard N to the east, Country Hills Golf Club / Panorama Hills to the north, and West Nose Creek / MacEwan to the west, Country Hills pairs generous 40 to 50+ foot wide lot footprints and rolling fairway views with Country Hills Towne Centre retail, Vivo for Healthier Generations recreation centre, Notre Dame High School, and an effortless 15-minute commute to Calgary International Airport and Downtown Calgary.
A Fairway Haven Merging West Nose Creek Ravines with Unmatched Retail & Airport Access
Country Hills covers an attractive 1.9-square-kilometer footprint in Calgary's NW quadrant. Designed around the 36-hole Country Hills Golf Club and West Nose Creek ravine pathways, the community's interior streetscape features low-density, tree-canopied crescents and quiet cul-de-sacs engineered to minimize high-speed pass-through traffic.
At the heart of the community sits a premier retail and recreational core: Country Hills Towne Centre and Vivo for Healthier Generations (featuring indoor pools, ice arenas, climbing walls, and public fitness facilities) sit directly on the community boundary.
For commuters, airport personnel, active families, and interprovincial buyers seeking golf course views, equity stability, and arterial clearance, Country Hills delivers exceptional value. Residents walk or cycle internal ravine trails, enjoy fairway dining at the clubhouse, or catch express MAX Green BRT transit along Centre Street.
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Local Realities to Consider
1990s Mechanical Audits & Golf Fairway Setbacks: Homes in Country Hills built between 1990 and 2002 feature solid 2x6 timber framing and poured concrete basements, but original non-renovated properties require capital planning for furnace/boiler upgrades, roof shingle replacements, and polybutylene (Poly-B) plumbing checks in mid-90s builds. Furthermore, properties situated directly along the Country Hills Golf Club fairways should have window impact glass and irrigation runoff drainage verified, while homes near Country Hills Boulevard feature sound-attenuation fencing.
Housing Stock & Property Archetypes
Single-Family Front-Drive Homes
The cornerstone of Country Hills. Spacious 1990s two-storey, split-level, and bungalow homes set on generous 40 to 50+ foot lot frontages with attached double garages, brick/stucco accents, and deep fenced yards.
- Styles: 1990s Two-Storey, 4-Level Split, Executive Bungalow.
- Footprints: 1,500 – 2,350 sq ft above grade.
- Features: Attached double garages, 9ft ceilings, fully finished basements.
Country Hills Golf Estates
Executive single-family homes and walkout manors situated directly along Country Hills Drive NW and Country Hills Green NW backing onto the championship fairways of Country Hills Golf Club.
- Styles: Custom Golf Walkout Two-Storey & Executive Bungalow.
- Footprints: 2,200 – 3,600 sq ft total developed area.
- Features: Fairway views, walkout basements, double/triple attached garages.
Row Townhomes & Golf Villas
A varied selection of multi-level row townhouses (such as Country Hills Park) and low-maintenance bungalow villas offering lock-and-leave living near Country Hills Towne Centre.
- Styles: Brick Row Townhomes & Terraced Bungalow Villas.
- Footprints: 950 – 1,500 sq ft.
- Features: Private fenced yards/patios, attached/assigned garages, low condo fees.
School Catchments & Transit Connectivity
Country Hills offers an outstanding educational footprint, hosting Notre Dame Catholic High School directly on its border alongside top public elementary and middle catchments.
Designated School Catchments
| Board / Level | School Name | Location |
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| CBE Public (K-4) | Nose Creek School / King George (French) | Coventry Hills / Mount Pleasant |
| CBE Public (5-9) | Nose Creek School / Georges P. Vanier (French) | Coventry Hills / Huntington Hills |
| CBE Public (10-12) | John G. Diefenbaker High School (IB Program) | Huntington Hills (Adjacent) |
| CSSD Catholic (K-9) | Ascension of Our Lord School | Coventry Hills (Adjacent) |
| CSSD Catholic (10-12) | Notre Dame High School | In Community / Boundary (11900 Country Hills Blvd) |
*School boundaries are subject to annual CBE and CSSD capacity reviews. Verify registration status directly with school administration.
Commute & Access Logistics
- Downtown Business Core: 18-22 minutes driving via Deerfoot Trail, Harvest Hills Blvd, or Centre Street N.
- Calgary International Airport (YYC): 12-15 minute drive east via Country Hills Blvd to Airport Trail.
- MAX Green BRT & Route 3 Transit: Express bus corridors along Harvest Hills Blvd and Centre Street deliver commuters downtown in 22 minutes.
- Deerfoot Trail & Stoney Trail Clearance: 3 minutes to major arterial interchanges for seamless citywide travel.
Country Hills Real Estate Market Snapshot
Real-time benchmark market metrics compiled via Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) trends for Country Hills & NW established sub-districts.
Distinct Pockets Within Country Hills
Country Hills features distinct geographic micro-pockets based on Country Hills Golf Club fairways, Vivo recreation access, and West Nose Creek ravines.
Country Hills Golf Fairways Rim
Situated along Country Hills Drive NW backing directly onto the private fairways of Country Hills Golf Club. Features 1990s executive two-storeys, walkout basements, and fairway views.
Price Tier: $850K – $1.18M+
Country Hills Towne Centre & Vivo Hub
Surrounding Vivo for Healthier Generations and Country Hills Towne Centre along Harvest Hills Blvd. Highly walkable, family-heavy sector with front-drive homes and townhomes.
Price Tier: $310K – $780K
West Nose Creek Ravine Border
Located along the western perimeter facing West Nose Creek ravine pathways. Offers quiet, tree-canopied crescents with direct trail links to MacEwan and Nose Hill Park.
Price Tier: $640K – $820K
Local Favorites & Outdoor Lifestyle
🍽️ Local Eats & Coffee
- Country Hills Towne Centre Dining: Local bakeries, Vietnamese noodle houses, craft beer pubs, and casual cafes right in the community hub.
- Country Hills Golf Clubhouse: Member and event dining featuring patio views over championship golf fairways.
- Harvest Hills & Coventry Plazas: 2 minutes east for additional authentic Asian dining and specialty tea shops.
🛍️ Daily Conveniences & Retail Nodes
- Country Hills Towne Centre: Sobeys, Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Home Depot, banks, and medical clinics.
- Real Canadian Superstore & T&T: Major regional grocery hubs situated on the eastern boundary.
- Deerfoot City: Major open-air regional retail destination featuring Rec Room, Winners, iFLY, and fashion stores 6 minutes south.
🌿 Parks, Trails & Recreation
- Country Hills Golf Club: Private 36-hole championship golf venue featuring two distinct 18-hole courses (Ridge and Talons).
- Vivo for Healthier Generations: Regional mega-recreation facility featuring indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, climbing walls, and fitness gyms.
- West Nose Creek Park & Pathways: Paved ravine trail loops connecting through local greenways to Confluence Park and Nose Hill Park.
🎭 Community Events & Annual Traditions
- NHCA Outdoor Events: Volunteer-maintained winter outdoor ice rinks, community sports leagues, and summer festivals.
- Seasonal Family Gatherings: Summer food truck rallies, community garage sales, and holiday craft fairs held at Vivo.