Every year, I talk to people who meant to get up to Gleniffer Lake at least once during the summer – and maybe even buy some summer or vacation property – but couldn’t find the time in their schedules. If you are one of them, then here are seven things you might have missed this summer:

Some of Canada’s best boating. There is a reason that families love to come up here with their boats – our clean, deep, fresh lake is perfect for a day spent on the water.

Cooler weather. Hot weather can seem even worse when you’re stuck in the city. If you haven’t gotten out to feel the fresh air and cool breeze coming off our lake on a summer night, then you don’t know what you’re missing.

Golf and tennis for all skill levels. Whether you dabble or compete, we have some of the very best golf and tennis anywhere in Canada. What summer would be complete without enjoying a bit of the outdoor life?

Leagues for softball and other sports. Want to get out to meet other people, try your luck at a pool table, or just play in a softball league? At Gleniffer Lake, we set up leagues every summer.

A summer of family fun. If you’ve ever wondered what “quality time” really looks like, then come spend a week with your loved ones in our community – you might not ever want to leave.

Neighborhood cookouts and parties. Good friends, great food, cold drinks, and clean air… isn’t that what summers were made for?

Sense of peace and relaxation. If you can’t remember the last time you actually stopped to smell the roses and enjoy your life a little bit, then you probably need to get away bit more. Why not join us next summer at Gleniffer Lake?

If you’ve never purchased a second home before, then the entire process can feel a bit daunting. More than that, you might not even really know what sort of property you should be looking for in the first place.
After many years helping families to find the right summer real estate in Gleniffer Lake, I’d like to offer a few tips. Here are five things you should definitely look for in a weekend home in Alberta:

A reasonable distance from your main residence. You don’t want to spend your weekends driving endlessly. At Gleniffer Lake, we are lucky enough to be an hour and a half from both Calgary and Edmonton; that means our residents can enjoy their time off, not spend it on the highway.

An area that’s affordable. Obviously, “affordable” can mean different things to different people. Still, it’s a lot easier to enjoy your summer fun if you know you won’t have to stress about paying the bills for later.

Lots of activities for the family. Our community offers golf, tennis, boating, and dozens of other family activities all summer long. Shouldn’t you spend your time having fun and enjoying the great weather?

Investment potential. Although most of our residents keep their Gleniffer Lake weekend homes for a long, long time, it makes sense to think about your financial future just in case. Try to find an area that has good value and potential for future appreciation – if you ever need to sell, you’ll be glad you did.

An environment where you and your loved ones can unwind. Even though I consider this to be the most important, I put it last because it’s something that people looking for a weekend or vacation property sometimes forget. The whole point is to “recharge the batteries,” so to speak, so make sure you find a place that makes you feel calm and happy.

Have other questions about second homes or summer properties in Alberta? Feel free to give me a call or send me an e-mail.

We are never running out of new things to do at Gleniffer Lake, and the summer promises to bring more choices than ever. That’s because, in addition to the boating, golf, and nightlife that have made our community so popular with families from Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond, we are adding even more sports to our summer calendar this year.

That’s right: Gleniffer Lake is adding a couple of new teams this summer. First, we are looking for men and women interested in playing baseball on our brand-new diamond. We’ve already got almost a couple dozen players lined up, but are interested in finding more. Once we have a full complement, we’ll set up some games – perhaps one phase against another! – and may even challenge some folks from that other resort across the lake.

We’re also going through the same process to put together a league of pool players for upcoming competitions and tournaments. So, if you’re an ace on the billiards, then come show off your skills to the rest of the Lake Resort. Or, if baseball and pool aren’t the games for you, then know that we’ll still be featuring golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities – including a number of camps and competitions that will run through the summer.

One of the best things about spending the summer at Gleniffer Lake is that there’s always something to do. Whether you feel like having a little bit of peace and quiet or getting out to compete with your neighbors, you won’t have trouble finding what you’re looking for. So, if you haven’t competed in one of our sports leagues in the past, I hope you’ll give it a shot this year. I’m really looking forward to some fun and friendly competition with all of you!