Retirement Community, High River, Alberta

High River is a nice vibrant town with a beautiful mountain view!

With a population of around 11,000 friendly people, High River is just the perfect size. Calgary being the largest city in Alberta with 1.06 million people is only a 25 minute drive away.
This quiet retirement community nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies has a rich western pioneer heritage which is seen throughout the town, demonstrated in its magnificent historical buildings and landmarks, amongst others the Sheppard family park, the Greidanus honey mill, the Frank Lake Conservation area, Bar U Ranch, George Lane Park, and more.
This beautiful retirement community hosts many activity events throughout the year for the whole family to enjoy. Some of these include the Guy Weadick Week and North American Chuckwagon Races, the Little Britches Rodeo & Parade, the High River Highland Games, the Santa Claus Parade, the Trade Fair, the High River Farmers Market, the Arts Alive Art Show, the High River Lions Music Festival, the RC Jet Rally, the River City Classics Car Club Show & Shine, amongst others.
If golf interests you, there is a beautiful 27 hole championship course with practice facilities, driving range, full service restaurant and pro shop, found at the Highwood Golf & Country Club.
Fun family events such as bowling, skating, curling, swimming are also at hand, as well as nice pathways for leisure walks or exhilarating bike rides.

High River, Ab truly is a friendly and warm town, one to be seriously considered when choosing a retirement community to live in!

Links you may find of interest:
Town Of High River	http://www.highriver.ca
Chamber Of Commerce	http://www.hrchamber.ca
Local Newspaper	http://www.highrivertimes.com
Hospital Information	http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca
Doctors Listing	http://high-river-ab.cofars.ca/doctors
Golf Course	http://highwoodgolf.com
Calgary Economic Dev.	http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
Alberta's Wetlands	http://www.wetlandsalberta.ca