Fairmont is home to Canada's largest natural mineral hot springs, flowing with 1.2 million gallons of fresh water daily
Fairmont is where the Columbia Valley’s deepest roots are planted. Known for having Canada’s largest natural mineral hot springs and a slower pace, it suits families who want a four-season place that grows with them
| Fairmont Metric | 2026 Neighborhood Data |
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| Market Tier | Multi-Generational Legacy / Four-Season Resort Hub. |
| Property Range | Condos and townhomes through to estate homes. |
| Signature Feature | Canada’s Largest Natural Mineral Hot Springs. |
| Drive Time | ~3 Hours from Calgary; the first major stop in the South Valley. |
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is home to one of Canada’s most diverse golf experiences. Very few places in North America allow you to play a championship round and soak in natural mineral hot springs all in the same afternoon.
With 45 championship golf holes within the village, Fairmont is the ultimate playground for active families and retirement living. Among the newer options is
the Springside community.
Fairmont Hot Springs offers a 360-degree mountain experience. To the east, the rugged, snow-capped Rocky Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for the sunrise. To the west, the ancient and jagged Purcell Mountains offer stunning silhouettes at dusk. Carving through the center is the Columbia River, the lifeblood of the valley. Owners here should also know
what the RDEK housing survey means for Fairmont.
Commonly Asked Questions about Fairmont Real Estate
What is for sale in Fairmont Hot Springs?
Fairmont's market is led by villas, townhomes and condos, with whole-ownership homes and co-owned shares alongside them. Much of the resort product sits in named developments like Marble Canyon and Mountain View Villas, each of which prices against its own recent sales rather than a Fairmont-wide average. Because the ownership types vary so much here, the right comparison is always within the same development and the same ownership structure. Team Rice can send you the current Fairmont listings and what's recently sold in any development.
How much does it cost to buy in Fairmont Hot Springs?
Fairmont trades at the valley's most accessible prices, which is exactly why many first-time valley owners start here. Condos and co-ownership shares form the entry point, with villas and whole-ownership homes above them depending on size, development and ownership type. For a real figure on a specific property, DK Rice will pull the comparable sales at no cost.
What is co-ownership in Fairmont, and how does it work for a buyer?
A lot of Fairmont's resort product is sold in shares — quarter shares and other fractions — rather than whole ownership. A share gives you set weeks of use at a fraction of the whole-ownership price, and it's valued against recent sales of the same share size in the same development, not by dividing a whole-ownership price. As a buyer you'll want to read the co-ownership and management agreements, the cost breakdown, and any rules on how shares change hands, such as a right of first refusal. It's a genuinely different purchase from a whole-ownership home, and Team Rice can walk you through what you're actually buying.
Can I short-term rent a property in Fairmont Hot Springs?
Short-term rental rules in Fairmont depend on local zoning, the strata or resort's own rules, and licensing, not just the provincial rules. Because of its population, the Fairmont area is not subject to British Columbia's principal-residence requirement for short-term rentals, but that provincial exemption is not a permit, and it does not override RDEK zoning, a development's own bylaws, or business-licence rules. Whether a specific villa, condo or share can be rented nightly comes down to the development and the zone, so confirm it for the exact property before you count on rental use. Team Rice can tell you what we know about a given development and point you to the right source to confirm.
Is Fairmont a good place to buy a recreational property?
Fairmont suits value-minded buyers who want the valley lifestyle at the most accessible entry price. The hot-springs pools draw visitors year-round, so unlike most of the valley, Fairmont holds interest through the winter as well as the summer — the golf and the lake bring the biggest crowds in summer, but the pools keep it busy off-season too. Most buyers here have holidayed in Fairmont for years before they buy, and the decision usually takes nine to twelve months. It's a community people get to know first and commit to second.
