Summer Fun at Big Canoe - Award Winning Georgia Mountain Community

If the sand and beach are the only images that come to mind when conjuring up images of summertime fun, it’s time to experience a summer in the mountains. There is no such thing as a lazy summer day.  That’s because in the mountains, the outdoor activities are endless. Among the list of things to do, gazing upon the beautiful terrain. From green lush forests, to rolling rivers and peaks that appear to reach the sky, one day is not enough time to take in the splendor of the Appalachian Mountains.

But the picturesque scenery isn’t all the mountains have to offer. This is the place for families, baby boomers and vacationers who want fun-filled adventures. There’s kayaking, rafting, fishing, biking, swimming, and rock climbing. Here you'll also find the best hiking community in GA. This is truly an outdoors enthusiast’s dream come true.

Located at the foothills of the Georgia Appalachian Mountains, Big Canoe is a gated mountain community and is considered by many as the best place to live in GA. Rustic style custom built or pre-existing homes with fireplaces, screened porches and hardwood floors make Big Canoe real estate a hot commodity. Set amongst seven mountains, living at Big Canoe is like living in a national park.

The Fourth of July fireworks spectacular is among the yearly events, which brings out the community to witness the light show above Lake Petit. The Cardboard Race Regatta is new to the events lineup this year. Contestants applied creativity and ingenuity to meet because the required materials, which usually only include cardboard and specific adhesives, will only do in this competition. The race took place on August 6th on Lake Sconti and was a big success.

Another draw to the Big Canoe real estate development is undoubtedly its beautiful scenery and star filled skies. Lake Petit is Big Canoe’s largest fresh water lake spanning more than a hundred acres. There’s fishing, canoeing, and cruising. And the fish, specifically Rainbow Trout are plentiful. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. Swimmers also find the waters of Lake Petit refreshing.

For those who prefer to stay on land, there’s 20-plus miles of excellent hiking trails to explore leading to waterfalls making this one of the best hiking community in GA. From sun up to sunset, residents can take in breathtaking views and see wildlife up close and personal.

While the summer is a great time to visit Big Canoe, the fall is just as beautiful. Tour the best hiking community in GA as the leaves turn from green to an array of colors. No visit would be complete without a tour of Big Canoe real estate. The community comprises of five neighborhoods with existing homes and new homes in custom styles or three current plans. And if home ownership isn’t part of the plan rental options make it possible to become a part of the best place to live in GA. The amenities such as tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center with state of the art equipment and spa, and numerous outdoor activities are available to both homeowners and renters.

Here's an overview of the Big Canoe amenities:

• 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
• 27 Hole Championship Mountain Golf Courses designed by Joe Lee
  • 9 Hole Creek Course overlooking Lake Sconti
  • 9 Hole Cherokee Course with dramatic elevations
  • 9 Hole Choctaw Course accented by waterfalls and rushing creeks
• Lodge-style Golf Clubhouse overlooking Lake Sconti
• 16,000 Square Foot Fitness Center
• Indoor Heated Saline Swimming Pool
• Resort-style Outdoor Swimming Pool bordering the Beach
• Wildcat Recreation Center with Outdoor Swimming Pool and Kids Pool
• Ballfields - Soccer, Baseball, Basketball and Bocce Ball
• Ten Lighted Tennis Courts
• 22 Miles of Paved and Gravel Trails for fantastic hiking in Georgia
• Three Private Lakes stocked with Trout, Bass, Bream and Crappie
• Community Boat Docks and Marina Store
• The Villages Market
• Three Dog Parks

When you visit Big Canoe this summer, you’ll get a chance to see how this community has fun at the Cardboard Race Regatta or the many other exciting Big Canoe events. If prefer to tour the area a little later in the year, consider the fall foliage season when there’s a slight chill is in the air and the leaves are turning colors. Either way,  the folks at Big Canoe will make sure you experience one of the best mountain communities in Georgia.