Dear Owners and Guests
The staff and management of Spring Creek Vacations would like to extend a warm welcome to Spring Creek.
Spring Creek isn’t just another destination neighbourhood, it’s an entity unto itself. It’s an integral part of Canmore, connected as much in spirit and philosophy as its location at the very heart of this magical mountain town.
This guest directory has been designed to provide you with information about our resort services, the neighborhood of Spring Creek, and the community of Canmore. Discover mountain adventures, epicurean delights, boutique shops, local services, and operational instructions for your condo.
The Spring Creek Vacations team can assist you in booking any tours or activities in the area. From picnics to hikes, heli-skiing to water adventures, let us help you make the most of your rocky mountain getaway.
If you have any questions or if we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to stop by the reception office and speak with our knowledgeable staff. If you notice any maintenance or housekeeping issues, please bring them to our attention so we may correct them as quickly as possible.
We invite you to share in the Spring Creek and Canmore Rocky Mountain experience.
We hope you enjoy your stay!
THE STORY OF SPRING CREEK
The history of the Kernick family has been tightly interwoven with the history of Canmore since 1927. It was then that Georgina and Franklin Kernick – recently married and wanting to build a life together amid the splendour of the Canadian Rockies – purchased 70 acres just east of downtown. They established Canmore Dairy, a working dairy farm that was then the largest and most successful in the region.
Their sons Jack and Don, who were born and raised in the dairy farm’s original farmhouse, grew up helping their father deliver milk by horse and carriage to local families – primarily coal miners and railway workers. Franklin used the nearby creeks to keep the dairy’s milk at just the right temperature.
In the early 1950s, the Canmore area entered into an era of change as work began on the Trans-Canada Highway. This made way for larger dairy producers, and smaller farms like Canmore Dairy had to reinvent themselves or go out of business. Around the same time, Franklin Kernick passed away and Georgina needed a new source of income.
Newly returned from service in the Navy, Jack went to work with his brother Don as a carpenter at the Banff Centre. They purchased and salvaged some old Banff cabins and moved them to the family farm.
The empty field where the dairy cows used to graze gave way to a camp for construction workers as the new Trans-Canada inched its way through the Bow Valley, and Georgina singlehandedly managed the cabin rentals. This site evolved into a trailer park and campground that the brothers would work for the rest of their lives.
The steward of the land today is Frank Kernick – Jack’s son, Franklin and Georgina’s grandson. Spearhead and guardian of the Spring Creek vision, Frank’s ties to Canmore are deep and enduring. After leaving to study and practice engineering in Calgary, he returned to his roots 20 years ago to establish what would become a successful and trusted real estate development company. His noted projects include Grotto Mountain Village, Canyon Close and Eagle Terrace, all in Canmore, as well as Lakeview Meadows in Invermere, BC.
Canmore is Frank’s home, and he stands by Spring Creek every step of the way, surrounding himself with a dynamic team to deliver on a vision for excellence. Love of the land, a tireless work ethic and a deep sense of belonging to the town he calls home: Frank has come by these qualities honestly. They are deeply ingrained in his family legacy.
MAP OF SPRING CREEK
NATIONAL PARK PASS
