The best of both worlds is a cliche, but it's true at Prairie Springs Hill. Situated in southwest Airdrie, this new master-planned community features 139 single-family detached homes with front attached garages on generously-sized lots. There's also a large central park with a pathway that connects to the city's extensive pathway system and a playground that forms the heart of the community.

The community will tie in to a wetlands area nearby and to a new baseball diamond development via the pathway system.

About 25 per cent of the homes back on to the park while another 25 per cent of the homes have access to paved back lanes in addition to the garage in front.

In addition, the community is situated in a prime part of Airdrie, on top of a hill that affords a stunning view of the rocky mountains to the west.

There is a shopping centre literally right around the corner, while downtown Airdrie is only a short drive away. There are 11 public schools and two catholic schools in Airdrie, all mere minutes from Prairie Springs Hill. Nose Creek Elementary School just opened a stone's throw from Prairie Springs Hill while a new high school in the city's southwest, designed to service new communities like Prairie Springs Hill, is also planned by the Rocky View School District.

The East Lake Recreation and Wellness Centre is a world-class facility, again only minutes from Prairie Springs Hill. The centre features three swimming pools, a fitness centre, sports medicine clinic, a gymnasium and child care. The second phase of the centre will be built soon and will include indoor soccer fields and an indoor running track.

It's as close to Calgary as you can be in Airdrie and is only minutes from the QE 2 Highway. If you don't want to travel on the main highway all the way into town, you can take Eighth Street, which is the entrance to the community, all the way to the Balzac overpass and join the freeway from there.

Prairie Springs Hill features three builders, Prominent Homes, Gallery Homes and Talisman Homes and a wide variety of housing styles including bungalows, split levels and two-storey plans on level lots, walkouts, those backing onto the park and laned lots. Buyers can discuss custom floor plans with each builder.

This is a place where people know their neighbors. Where laughter fills the air. A place where life is simple but rich with possibility. Located a few minutes from Red Deer and nestled on the southern boundary of Sylvan Lake, the new community of Ryders Ridge is the starting point of your family's active lifestyle.

Aspenshire is set on the picturesque west side of Calgary, Alberta. Surrounded by the beautiful nature that is the foothills it has saved many of the natural aspen groves and incorporated them into this master planned community. Both city and mountain views are offered in Aspenshire. A short drive from both the city center and the Rocky Mountains makes Aspenshire very appealing to the busy Calgarian. Strict control of building materials and standards will ensure the value of this growing community for years to come. Very close proximity to many of the premiere shopping and recreation facilities as well as restaurants, cultural events and entertainment will certainly add to the quality of life of every home owner if Aspenshire.

Take a walk through the parks of Cooper's Crossing and you'll quickly realize why this is the place you family would like to call home. Forty-four acres of meandering greenspace connect every corner of this innovative hillside development. Scenic ponds, lush parks, cozy picnic areas and active playgrounds await you just beyond your back gate.

For your kids, the park system provides a safe place to play, bike, or burn off steam on their way to school. Two existing schools border the community and two more are planned within the community itself - all easily accessible via the park and away from traffic.

Imagine a place where using the car to get around is an option not a necessity. Major shopping outlets or a planned neighbourhood shopping plaza could be just one of the many destinations on your relaxing evening stroll. Instead of driving to the neighbour's BBQ, your family could choose to walk through the park, just don't forget to check out the ducks at the pond on the way. A great community with an abundance of greenspace brings its residents together and encourages them to be active and healthy.

Cooper's Crossing is definitely the place for outdoor loving people who value open space and all the benefits that come with it.

For people who love their community as much as their home. Cooper's Crossing was designed for people who take pride in their home and care about the environment they live in. It's for people who appreciate fine architecture and the freedom to build a home that matches their personality. The mosaic of architectural styles complement each other to form a colourful and diverse streetscape. These are enhanced by gently curving tree-lined boulevards, serene ponds, meandering pathways and spectacular views of rolling prairie against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

From stylish apartments to the most exclusive estate homes, Cooper's Crossing has something for everyone. All are built with uncompromising quality by Alberta's best builders. Lasting value is ensured for your most important investment.

Bringing all these elements together are the remarkable parks of Cooper's Crossing. Connecting residents to all the features of their community with a beautiful park system is what makes Cooper's Crossing truly different from all others. Small Town charm, big city amenities. Located right on Calgary's north doorstep, Airdrie is where small town living meets big city convenience. It's a youthful, family oriented town of over 30,000 with a strong sense of community; the kind of place where neighbours become close friends.

Cooper's Crossing is a 320 acre master planned community situated on a picturesque hill in the vibrant and growing southwest corner of Airdrie. Its residents are perfectly located to enjoy current and planned conveniences in the area along with those in Calgary. Co-op, Wal-Mart and Home Depot are already right next door to Cooper's Crossing.

Home seekers will appreciate the larger lots and better prices in Airdrie. They will also enjoy the benefits of over 300 acres of parkland, ample sports fields and a fantastic new regional recreation centre.

WestMark Holdings Ltd. is a family-owned company dedicated to ensuring that Cooper's Crossing is Airdrie's finest community, one that reflects the Cooper family's 100 year legacy of farming and community service in Airdrie.

CottageClub at Ghost Lake is the ideal lake community for anyone who, with family and friends in tow, wants to enjoy all the perks of the cottage lifestyle without having to drive 3 hours out of town to do so! This 350-cottage project is located just 35 km west of Calgary just off Highway 1A, and is master-planned to both preserve the stunning natural habitat and give residents the perfect recreational sanctuary.

Long weekend escapes, weeklong diversions or just quick day trips to refuel your spirit, CottageClub at Ghost Lake grants residents the freedom to enjoy their cottage whenever and however they want.

All Holmes Communities are designed with you and your family in mind. Our team of professional architects, engineers, developers and designers have created a set of distinct home building and construction specifications that maximize energy efficiency while incorporating innovative design elements. Together, these custom homes form one cohesive vision for smart residential development and modern living. Your Holmes Approved Homes Builder will guide you through a variety of architectural and landscaping design options that are as unique as the nature that will surround your home. Inspired by the ravine, our architects have integrated Autumn Gold Boulders as a design feature. These rocks will aid in melding the community through their use in the entryway signage, house numbering and rain gardens.

The mission behind Holmes Communities is to create a series of low-impact developments that integrate sustainable features while maintaining a healthy balance with the surrounding environment. This can include incorporating overland drainage and the proper use of bioswales in the development of each community, and everything from LED lighting to rain gardens in the construction of each home. Our goal is to ensure the best use of our precious shared resources: the rain, the sun, the air and the land.

Creekside Ravine is a Holmes Communities' development project that is aptly named as it overlooks the Wedgewood Ravine, with 10 of its 16 lots directly backing onto the Environmentally Reserve. Working with your choice of custom home builder from our Holmes Approved Homes list you can trust that your investment will be rock solid. Every home is built using only the best materials and undergoes a rigorous inspections process that exceeds industry standards. You get the proof that your home was Built Right From the Ground Up.

CrestView is located at the highest point within the Town, which provides for incredible views of the lake and surrounding areas. The vast elevation changes will create a unique and exciting community, which will allow us to provide new and creative properties to take advantage of the topography and views.

Chestermere shares a border with the City of Calgary and, unlike many of the other towns and cities "outside the ring," Chestermere has 5 corridors running from just outside its north and south borders west to Stoney Trail. Commuting to downtown Calgary or the Foothills Industrial area is a breeze.

New Chestermere is located on the east side of the lake and is home to one of Alberta's newest K-9 public schools, shceduled to be open in 2014. It is also the future home of the Chestermere's Medical Center.

Natural Living in Chestermere

Situated only 90 minutes southeast of Calgary, Lake McGregor Country Estates is a resort community that delivers life at the lake just like when you were a kid - peaceful and relaxing, with four seasons of recreational activities.

Perched high over the South end of the lake, the Country Estates of Lake McGregor offer water views in one direction, and beautiful prairie vista views in the other.

It's a unique opportunity to start a tradition of life at the lake for your family - a place where you can return year after year, always finding new experiences and adventures to enjoy.

This is the place where children can play without worry, neighbours can visit and share the special moments, and everyone slows the pace down a little to appreciate life's simple pleasures.

Lake Newell Resort - southern Alberta's best kept secret! Less than two hours from Calgary, Lake Newell Resort is located near Brooks, Alberta, and is one of the province's warmest lakes. With almost 65 kilometres of undeveloped shoreline, and at over 17,000 acres in size, Lake Newell is a water lover's paradise.

Whether you're a sailor, a fisherman, a waterskier, or you just want to hang out at the beach, Lake Newell Resort offers the lifestyle you want.

Lake Newell Resort will be developed in several phases, with shoreline and vista lots.