Living in Country Hills Village, Calgary
Established in 2000 in Calgary’s high-demand North quadrant, Country Hills Village is one of the city's most densely planned, walkable, and low-maintenance master-planned communities. Built around the central 13-acre Country Village Pond and surrounded by Coventry Hills and Harvest Hills, Country Hills Village seamlessly pairs modern apartment condominiums and multi-level row townhomes with Country Hills Towne Centre retail, Landmark Cinemas, Vivo for Healthier Generations recreation centre, and rapid BRT transit clearance to Calgary International Airport and Downtown Calgary.
A Walkable Lakeside Urban Oasis Merging Lock-and-Leave Living with Complete Retail Convenience
Country Hills Village covers a compact, highly efficient 1.1-square-kilometer footprint in North Calgary. Designed specifically for young professionals, downsizing retirees, small families, and interprovincial investors, the neighborhood replaces suburban sprawl with a walkable urban village centered around Country Village Pond.
Life in Country Hills Village revolves around outdoor health and daily convenience. Residents step out their building doors onto paved trail loops wrapping around the pond, feed the waterfowl, walk across the street to Country Hills Towne Centre for groceries and dining, or catch a movie at Landmark Cinemas.
Flanked by Country Hills Boulevard and Harvest Hills Boulevard N, with direct express MAX Green BRT transit along Centre Street, commuting into Calgary's corporate core, the airport, or post-secondary campuses is effortless, making Country Hills Village a premier choice for lock-and-leave lifestyle buyers.
The Calgary Relocation Method
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Step 1: Turning Someday Into Now— GTA equity conversion, ON-to-AB tax advantage calculations, and low-maintenance condo/townhome financial planning.
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Step 2: Seeing Your Future Clearly— Evaluating North Calgary dynamics: condo reserve funds, BRT transit corridors, and Airport/Deerfoot clearance.
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Step 3: Where Dreams Meet Doors— Immersive 4K remote video walkthroughs, building envelope audits, and condo document reviews.
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Step 4: Finding the Feeling of Home— Deciphering Alberta Real Property Reports (RPRs), condo board meeting minutes, and reserve fund studies.
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Step 5: Welcome Home— Seamless possession day execution with zero provincial land transfer tax and turnkey key delivery.
Local Realities to Consider
Condo Document Audits & High Density Parking Realities: Because Country Hills Village is predominantly comprised of wood-frame apartment condos and townhomes built between 2000 and 2012, buyers must prioritize thorough condo document reviews—including reserve fund contributions, age of building boilers/roofs, and pet/rental restrictions. Furthermore, while visitor parking and assigned underground stalls are ample inside complexes, street parking along Country Village Way experiences high density during peak retail hours.
Housing Stock & Property Archetypes
Low-Rise Apartment Condos
Wood-frame 4-storey residential condo complexes (such as Lighthouse Landing and County Village) offering 1 to 2-bedroom floor plans with private balconies, underground heated parking, and lake views.
- Styles: Modern Low-Rise Apartment Condos.
- Footprints: 600 – 1,050 sq ft.
- Features: Heated underground parking, in-suite laundry, pond/park views.
Multi-Level Row Townhomes
Multi-level row townhouses (such as Newport Landing and Country Village Cape) featuring attached single/double garages, private fenced patios, 2 to 3 bedrooms, and low monthly condo fees.
- Styles: Brick & Vinyl Row Townhomes.
- Footprints: 1,100 – 1,450 sq ft.
- Features: Attached garages, private fenced courtyards, low maintenance.
Lakeside Bungalow Villas
Executive bungalow-style villa townhomes positioned directly on Country Village Pond, featuring main-floor primary suites, walkout basements, attached double garages, and manicured grounds.
- Styles: Terraced Bungalow Villas.
- Footprints: 1,150 – 1,600 sq ft (main level).
- Features: Direct pond access, walkout basements, groundskeeping included.
School Catchments & Transit Connectivity
Country Hills Village offers excellent educational connectivity, served by top public and Catholic schools in neighboring Coventry Hills, Harvest Hills, and Huntington Hills.
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 Harvest Hills Blvd N to Deerfoot Trail or Centre Street N.
- Calgary International Airport (YYC): 10-12 minute drive east via Country Hills Blvd.
- MAX Green BRT & Express Transit: Express bus corridors along Harvest Hills Blvd and Centre Street deliver commuters downtown in 22 minutes.
- Deerfoot Trail & Stoney Trail Clearance: 2 minutes to major arterial interchanges for rapid citywide mobility.
Country Hills Village Real Estate Market Snapshot
Real-time benchmark market metrics compiled via Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®) trends for Country Hills Village & North Calgary condo sub-districts.
Distinct Pockets Within Country Hills Village
Country Hills Village features distinct geographic micro-pockets based on Country Village Pond walkability, retail hub access, and complex architecture.
Country Village Pond & Lighthouse Landing Rim
Situated along Country Village Way directly facing Country Village Pond. Features Lighthouse Landing condos and townhomes with direct lakeside pathway access.
Price Tier: $260K – $420K
Country Hills Towne Centre Retail Gateway
Located along Country Village Cape and Country Village Lane. Steps from Sobeys, Landmark Cinemas, restaurants, and express BRT transit.
Price Tier: $230K – $399K
Vivo Recreation & Northern Greenways
Situated near Harvest Hills Blvd N and Country Hills Blvd. Offers immediate access to Vivo recreation centre, Notre Dame High School, and regional parks.
Price Tier: $240K – $580K
Local Favorites & Outdoor Lifestyle
🍽️ Local Eats & Entertainment
- Country Hills Towne Centre Dining: Local bakeries, pub grills, Asian noodle houses, and casual cafes right next door.
- Landmark Cinemas Country Hills: Modern multi-screen movie theater located directly within the community commercial center.
- Coventry & Harvest Hills Plazas: 2 minutes east for additional authentic Asian dining and craft boba shops.
🛍️ Daily Conveniences & Retail Nodes
- Country Hills Towne Centre: Sobeys grocery, Shoppers Drug Mart, Home Depot, banks, and medical suites.
- Real Canadian Superstore & T&T: Flagship grocery destinations located 2 minutes south on Harvest Hills Blvd.
- Deerfoot City: Major open-air regional shopping destination featuring Rec Room, Winners, and fashion outlets 6 minutes south.
🌿 Parks, Trails & Recreation
- Country Village Pond Pathways: Paved 13-acre lakeside trail circuit for daily walking, running, and waterfowl watching.
- Vivo for Healthier Generations: Regional mega-recreation facility featuring indoor swimming pools, ice rinks, climbing walls, and gyms.
- Country Hills Golf Club: Private 36-hole championship golf course located 3 minutes west.
🎭 Community Events & Annual Traditions
- NHCA Northern Hills Events: Community garden initiatives, youth sports leagues, and seasonal markets organized by NHCA.
- Vivo Community Gatherings: Summer food truck rallies, fitness expos, and family holiday celebrations held at Vivo.