Golden larch trees glowing against a blue alpine sky in the Canadian Rockies

Chasing Gold: The Best Larch Hikes Near Calgary This Fall

For about two weeks every year, the mountains west of Calgary put on a show that draws hikers from around the world , and most Calgarians don't have to book a flight to see it. It's larch season, and it might be the single best argument for living where you do.

Wait, Why Do Evergreens Turn Gold?

Here's the fact that surprises almost everyone who sees it for the first time: larches are conifers that aren't actually evergreen. Also known as tamarack, the larch is one of the only conifers on the planet that sheds its needles every year, just like a maple sheds its leaves. Instead of toughing out the winter with needles intact, larches drop them entirely ,a strategy that conserves energy…

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Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed in 2027?

"Should I wait for rates to come down?" is one of the questions we hear most from buyers right now, and it's easy to see why. After more than two years of rate hikes and cuts, everyone wants a signal that borrowing is about to get cheaper. Here's what the data actually says as of September 2026, and what it means if you're shopping for a home in Calgary this fall.

Where Rates Stand Today

On September 2, 2026, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive decision, keeping the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. In its own words, the Bank says recent data came in "largely in line" with its July forecast and a broader economic recovery is underway , but…

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