History of Square Butte Ranch

Square Butte Ranch spans 480 acres and consists of 48 units nestled in the Alberta Foothills, an area rich in pioneering history. The development of Square Butte Ranch is a colorful and intriguing story, envisioned by modern-day horseman and pioneer Max Gibb.

 

In the spring of 1989, under the original name Maximum View Ranch, the concept, vision, and pursuit of approval for an Old West-themed resort project began. Following the sale of his previous project, Maximum West, Mr. Gibb renamed the proposed development Square Butte Ranch in 1992. In 1995, Mr. Gibb, along with his development partners Joe Killi and Mike Supple, prepared an Area Concept Plan to support their application for developing the land as a resort. By 1997, the plan evolved into a bare land condominium development, allowing part-time owners to purchase small acreages ("Mini-Ranches") and Western-themed townhomes ("Ranchettes") on lands rezoned from agricultural to part-time recreational use.

 

Square Butte Ranch has attracted owners who cherish the rural, Old West ambiance of the community and its architecture, the beauty of its landscapes, and the serenity and seclusion of the surrounding areas. They appreciate the proximity to the Rocky Mountains, the immersion in nature, and the sight of horses grazing in the pastures. Longtime residents often describe it as "a little piece of heaven" and "the best kept secret."

 

Square Butte Ranch is indeed a unique and special community!