A City for an Active Lifestyle: Why You Should Move to Chestermere

This small city on the shores of a picturesque lake, just outside Calgary, offers an impressive range of opportunities for sports and outdoor recreation all year round. Thanks to this, Chestermere is often chosen by families with children, supporters of a healthy lifestyle, and people who are used to staying active and love spending time outdoors.

Here, you don’t have to choose between comfort and activity — in Chestermere, you’ll definitely find both. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the main sports and recreational opportunities that local residents value most.

Chestermere Lake and Water Sports

The city’s main natural attraction is Chestermere Lake. During the warm season, it turns into a true sports hub. Local residents and visitors can:

• go swimming;
• enjoy boating, kayaking, wakeboarding, or water skiing;
• take up sailing;
• go fishing for northern pike or yellow perch — with a valid licence.

The lakeshore is a great place for picnics and leisure activities. The paved pathway along the western and northern shores is perfect for walking, jogging, rollerblading, and cycling. In winter, when the water freezes, the area becomes a spot for skating and informal hockey games.

Summer Outdoor Sports on Land

Chestermere offers plenty of options for active leisure on land. The city features:

• beach volleyball and basketball courts;
• tennis courts;
• a skate park for rollerblading and skateboarding;
• soccer and baseball fields;
• the Chestermere Family Bike Park with trails of varying difficulty, a skills loop, and a pump track.

Bike trails, pathways, and parks are accessible from morning until evening, allowing residents to exercise and enjoy the outdoors at any convenient time. Outdoor sports fields and courts have safe surfaces, lighting, and designated zones for different activities. This allows people of all ages to choose something they enjoy and feel comfortable and secure.

Lakeside Greens — an 18-hole golf course with scenic lake views — is suitable for both beginners and experienced players. In recent years, the owners faced financial challenges and considered closing the club or selling the land. In 2025, the city purchased the property to preserve it as a recreational area.

Winter Sports at the Regional Recreation Centre

The heart of winter sports in Chestermere is the Regional Recreation Centre. Inside, you’ll find:

• two arenas for hockey, figure skating, and ringette;
• a curling rink with three sheets;
• a skate sharpening shop;
• three conference rooms;
• a banquet hall;
• a lounge area.

Training sessions, competitions, and a variety of entertainment events for children and adults are held here regularly.

The complex also includes outdoor facilities:

• three regulation softball fields;
• four fenced soccer fields;
• an equestrian arena;
• a barbecue area;
• an open event space.

These facilities can be rented for tournaments, birthday parties, and corporate events.

Sports Communities and Events

The Chestermere Regional Community Association (CRCA) operates out of the recreation centre. It includes:

• minor hockey association and men’s hockey clubs;
• a curling club;
• the Ice Edge figure skating club;
• ringette programs;
• the Crushers baseball team;
• the Chiefs football team;
• CUFC Soccer Club.

The city regularly hosts running events, group cycling rides, and hockey, soccer, and baseball tournaments. As part of the family-friendly summer Chestermere Water Festival, competitions in wakeboarding and other water sports are organized.

The Chinook Triathlon Festival is an annual event held near Chestermere Lake that attracts athletes and spectators from across the region.

The traditional triathlon includes:

• swimming;
• cycling;
• running.

Various participation formats are available for both seasoned athletes and beginners: long and Olympic distances, duathlon (run + bike), and Aquabike (swim + bike).

Sports communities help people not only develop skills but also make new friends, strengthen a sense of belonging, and maintain an active lifestyle. Competitions and festivals bring families together and create a vibrant urban environment where everyone can spend time in a meaningful way.

If you’re planning a move to Chestermere from Calgary or another Alberta city, the Best Moves team will help make the process simple and stress-free. We’ll take care of packing, loading, transportation, and unloading your belongings. This way, you’ll be able to settle into your new active community faster, start exploring the city, meet your neighbours, and enjoy sports and outdoor recreation from the very first days after your arrival.