Live here
Sunshine, mountains and the amenities of a regional centre, with a five-minute commute.
Cranbrook sits between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west, with mild summers, moderate winters, little seismic activity and few extreme storms.
Climate
| Sunshine | 2,190 hours a year |
|---|---|
| January average | −6.1°C |
| July average | 18.7°C |
| Snowfall | 125 cm a year |
Driving distances
| To | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kimberley | 28 km |
| US border | 79 km |
| Fernie | 97 km |
| Banff | 278 km |
| Calgary | 410 km |
| Vancouver | 842 km |
Recreation
- 28 City parks covering 160 hectares
- 3 indoor arenas, 2 outdoor rinks and an indoor sports dome
- An aquatic centre with a wave pool and slide
- 8 golf courses within 30 km
- 2 ski resorts within 97 km
- Trails in town and within 10 minutes of downtown
Popular outings: hiking and biking, paddling, wildlife viewing and skiing.
Arts, culture and events
- Western Financial Place: Cranbrook Bucks hockey and concerts
- Cranbrook History Centre
- Key City Theatre
- Cranbrook Arts Council
- Farmers’ market
- Spirit of the Rockies festival
- Cranbrook Pro Rodeo
- Fort Steele Heritage Town (nearby)
Shopping and services
Two shopping malls, 8+ big-box and national retailers, about 17 fitness and wellness centres, over 30 restaurants and a lively downtown.
Population
About 21,000 people live in Cranbrook, in about 8,780 households, with an average age of 44 and an average family size of 2.7. Another 73,000 people live within 150 km. See the population profile.
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