Wedderburn
Okotoks, AB
The good life is waiting in Wedderburn, where new homes, small-town charm, mountains you can almost touch and all the things to do in Okotoks make every day an adventure
Wedderburn is a new residential community in Okotoks, Alberta, combining modern homes with a warm, inviting atmosphere. It embraces everything people love about the Town of Okotoks: welcoming neighbours, family-friendly living, safe walkable streets, affordable homes, abundant amenities and stunning Rocky Mountain views—all just 15 minutes from Calgary.
Families choose Okotoks for its balance of small-town charm and big-city convenience. With a population nearing 35,000—many of them young families—Okotoks is one of the Calgary region’s most desirable places to live, known for its outdoorsy lifestyle, excellent schools and a relaxed pace of life without big city hustle.
As both the community developer and a homebuilder in Wedderburn, Anthem offers a variety of single-family homes designed to fit families at every stage of life.
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The Community of Wedderburn, Okotoks
The Community of Wedderburn, Okotoks
Wedderburn is a growing community in north Okotoks that will welcome 1,200 new homes and more than 3,500 residents—all drawn to a family-friendly, connected lifestyle. Well into construction, families are already enjoying the many gathering spaces, trails and greenspaces set against the idyllic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to the west. Wedderburn community amenities include:
- Community Pond & Natural Spaces – A scenic pond and nearby greenspaces anchor the community, with benches and seating areas scattered throughout, inviting residents to relax, watch wildlife meander by or simply enjoy the mountain views.
- Pathways & Safe Route Network – Pathways wind throughout Wedderburn and connect to over 85 km of multi-use trails in the Town of Okotoks Safe Route Network, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to travel safely throughout the town.
- Off-leash Dog Park – A 4-acre off-leash dog park for residents and their four-legged family members.
- Playground & Pump Track – Centrally located spaces for kids to play, stay active and make friends.
- Gazebo & Communal Picnic Tables – Areas for family gatherings, birthday parties or spontaneous neighbourly meetups.
- Shops & Services – Once complete, Wedderburn will include its own retail spaces. Until then, D’ARCY Crossing, located just across Northridge Drive, is a large shopping complex with Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart, professional services and places to eat. Okotoks is also home to larger retailers like Costco, Save-On-Foods and Walmart within 10 minutes of Wedderburn.
New Homes for Sale in Wedderburn, Okotoks
Anthem offers a selection of single-family homes for sale in Wedderburn, including front-drive garage and laned home styles. Currently selling in the community’s most desirable phases, these homes are within walking distance of the dog park, community pond, playground and pump track.
Visit our showhome at 6 Emerson Crescent or explore the community map for lot availability and quick possession opportunities.
All Anthem homes showcase our signature functional floorplans—home designs with no wasted space and features that just make sense. Floorplans maximize every square inch, ensuring no space goes unused. If a space isn’t livable, it’s transformed into something functional—like built-in mudroom benches, walk-through pantries and extra storage closets in all the right places. Large, oversized kitchen islands enhance the heart of the home, creating more space for gathering, cooking and connection. Maximized windows fill each home with natural light and 9’ main-floor ceilings create grand, open spaces that feel welcoming day to night.
Anthem’s front-drive garage homes in Wedderburn combine practicality and comfort, with up to four bedrooms and the convenience of an attached double car garage—perfect for snowy Okotoks winters or hauling groceries directly into the kitchen. Available on traditional, wider lots than often found in new communities, front drive homes offer added privacy and more space between neighbours.
A smart, affordable choice for first-time buyers or growing families seeking the luxury of a single-family home. Laned homes feature charming curb appeal, generous backyard space and flexible layouts. Homeowners can personalize their space with several home options, including a detached double garage in the back, side entries, basement developments or alternate kitchen and ensuite configurations.
Build your dream home from the ground up. Select your ideal lot, preferred floorplan, and interior finishes to create a home that’s uniquely yours. Anthem’s design team will guide you through the process from start to finish.
Anthem keeps a selection of quick possession homes available in Wedderburn that are move-in ready within 30, 60 or 90 days—ideal for those who want to move on a quick timeline.
New Homes for Sale in Wedderburn, Okotoks
New Homes for Sale in Wedderburn, Okotoks
Anthem offers a selection of single-family homes for sale in Wedderburn, including front-drive garage and laned home styles. Currently selling in the community’s most desirable phases, these homes are within walking distance of the dog park, community pond, playground and pump track.
Visit our showhome at 6 Emerson Crescent or explore the community map for lot availability and quick possession opportunities.
- Functional floorplans that just make sense – All Anthem homes showcase our signature functional floorplans—home designs with no wasted space and features that just make sense. Floorplans maximize every square inch, ensuring no space goes unused. If a space isn’t livable, it’s transformed into something functional—like built-in mudroom benches, walk-through pantries and extra storage closets in all the right places. Large, oversized kitchen islands enhance the heart of the home, creating more space for gathering, cooking and connection. Maximized windows fill each home with natural light and 9’ main-floor ceilings create grand, open spaces that feel welcoming day to night.
- Front drive garage homes – Anthem’s front-drive garage homes in Wedderburn combine practicality and comfort, with up to four bedrooms and the convenience of an attached double car garage—perfect for snowy Okotoks winters or hauling groceries directly into the kitchen. Available on traditional, wider lots than often found in new communities, front drive homes offer added privacy and more space between neighbours.
- Laned homes – A smart, affordable choice for first-time buyers or growing families seeking the luxury of a single-family home. Laned homes feature charming curb appeal, generous backyard space and flexible layouts. Homeowners can personalize their space with several home options, including a detached double garage in the back, side entries, basement developments or alternate kitchen and ensuite configurations.
- Pre-construction homes – Build your dream home from the ground up. Select your ideal lot, preferred floorplan, and interior finishes to create a home that’s uniquely yours. Anthem’s design team will guide you through the process from start to finish.
- Quick possession homes – Anthem keeps a selection of quick possession homes available in Wedderburn that are move-in ready within 30, 60 or 90 days—ideal for those who want to move on a quick timeline.
Commuting from Okotoks to Calgary
Commuting from Okotoks to Calgary
Wedderburn’s north end location in Okotoks makes commuting to and from Calgary easy and stress-free. Residents can reach Macleod Trail, Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail within five minutes, making south Calgary accessible in 15 minutes and downtown Calgary in roughly 35 minutes.
Getting around Okotoks is just as convenient. The Town of Okotoks has enhanced public transit by adding the Fixed-Route Transit Service connecting neighbourhoods to key destinations within town, and the On-Demand Transit Service allowing for pre-booked rides whenever and wherever you need to go.
Wedderburn was also designed to be transit-ready, with spaces reserved for future Town of Okotoks bus stops, ensuring even more commuting options in the years to come.
Schools in Okotoks
Schools in Okotoks
Families in Wedderburn benefit from a walkable, family-friendly community where kids can safely travel to school using the pathway system. The Town of Okotoks is home to several excellent schools, many located on the north end, minutes from Wedderburn. Explore the full list of Okotoks schools in the Foothills School Division.
In the future, Wedderburn’s neighbouring community of D’ARCY will add two new schools, including a K–9 public school and a K–9 Catholic school, ensuring even more schools for families moving into the community.
Things to do in Okotoks
Things to do in Okotoks
Okotoks is full of recreation, activities and annual community events. With a young, active population there’s always things to do in Okotoks. Wedderburn residents especially enjoy these local favourites:
- D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club – An 18-hole public golf course within five minutes of Wedderburn.
- Okotoks Recreation Centre – A hub for family fun, with swimming pools, skating rinks, a fitness centre, curling rink, and childcare services.
- Old Towne District – Wandering Okotoks’ vibrant downtown, browsing boutique shops, cozy cafés, and restaurants.
- Okotoks Dawgs – Cheer on the hometown baseball team at Seaman Stadium.
- Parks, Playgrounds & Spray Parks – Explore more than 500 hectares of public parks, natural areas, and a wealth of activities throughout town including skating rinks, sports fields, a BMX track, community gardens, and so much more. For more activities in Okotoks beyond Wedderburn, visit Anthem’s Okotoks amenities page.
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