The Great Northern Town Center is a mixed-use development located in the heart of Helena. Located just moments from the downtown metro area and is adjacent to the campus of Carroll College.

The Great Northern Town Center is composed of residences, offices, shops, boutiques, restaurants and services.  There is also a hotel complete with convention facilities.  A network of open common areas meander through the development insuring a pedestrian-friendly community where residents can socialize and come together.

This development combines the best of contemporary and traditional design  to create a unique living experience. Come and enjoy convenient parking, year-round festivals and events and the unforgettable Great Northern Carousel.

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The beautiful sparkling lake of Canyon Ferry offers unique homesites perfect for your dream house or the perfect place for your horses.  Situated near Helena, Montana this reservoir covers  more than 35,000 surface acres and offers 76 breathtaking miles of shoreline.  Canyon Ferry is the most used lake in the state and offers a huge array of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiast.

This recreational playground boasts excellent rainbow trout, perch, ling and walleye fishing. There is a boat ramp so residents and visitors can enjoy wonderful motor-boating, sailing, camping, swimming and wildlife viewing on and around the lake.  This is one of the best places to view Bald Eagles, terns, pelicans and many other types of birds.

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Helena, Montana offers so much to residents and visitors.  Whether you choose to live here or are just visiting here are some highlights:

Climate:  Located at 4,153 feet above sea level, Helena offers superior air and water quality.  The climate is usually clear, sunny and dry.

Employment: As the capital of Montana, Helena offers a stable economy and an unemployemtent level that is typically one of the lowest in the country.

Taxes:  Helena, Montana is one of five states with no general sales tax and ranks 11th in the nation for favorable tax structures.

Convenience: Helena also offers easy access to railroad and airport services as well as excellent access to north-south and east-west interstates and highways.

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The Montana Historical Society Museum is currently showing two extraordinary Special exhibits through April of 2009.

Sitting Proud: Indian Portraits of Joseph Scheuerle is an exhibit of skillfully painted portraits of Indians that he knew, respected and cared for. It also includes his commentary regarding the circumstance of the portraits at the time they ere made.  A fascinating look back in time.

Traditions in Color and Comfort: Montana’s Quilting Heritage is a collection of wonderful quilts from Montana Historical Society’s permanent collection. These quilts speak of different techniques and were created by women of many different cultural and regional backgrounds in Montana’s History.

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For those who would like to live in the heart of everything without sacrificing anything, Fox Ridge Golf Course offers the best of all worlds.   Spreading over more than 220 acres of green, lush Montana landscape this challenging golf course offers breathtaking, sweeping views of  Sleeping Giant, Mount Helena and the Great Divide.

The community is very close to the sparkling waters of Hauser Lake and all the recreational opportunities it provides such as fishing, boating and swimming. It is also located very close to Canyon Ferry Lake and national Forest as well as the Helena Airport.

The 18-hole championship course boasts a huge, 3 million gallon pond water hazard as well as more than 3,000 trees.  Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Fox Ridge Golf Course in Helena Montana.  

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Old Cahaba has been offering residents a wonderful place to call home since 1998.  The neighborhood has so much to offer homeowner such as two gated swimming pools, one on Cahaba Club Drive and the other on Cahaba Parkway.  The pools have elegant cabanas and wonderful lounge chairs perfect for an afternoon of sunning.  There is also a clubhouse for social activities and community events.

The neighborhood  also has tennis courts, a playground and the City of Helena’s 30-acre Cahaba Lily Park.  The community is also serviced by an Intermediate School and a Middle School that are located close by.

The neighborhood also has a Residential Association to oversee operation and maintenance of common areas, enforce covenants and protect property values. This is Helena living at its finest.

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Downtown Helena  is home to the Last Chance Gulch Pedestrian Mall which is alive with energy and activity all year round. The Pedestrian Mall offers a unique way to immerse yourself in the history, culture, shopping and dining of Helena.  The Gulch as it is called boasts a wide variety of merchants, including art galleries, specialty boutiques, gift sores, sporting good stores, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. All of these businesses in this area are locally owned and operated and strive to provide the best in customer service.

All year round this area is bustling with fun, family oriented events that enhance Helena Montana living. During the winter season enjoy art walks and holiday strolls.  In the summer, families can enjoy free weekly concert series, music festivals, farmers’ markets and craft fairs.

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Hosted by the Lewis & Clark County Water Quality Protection District the Lake Helena Watershed Festival is a family friendly event.  The Helena  festival aims to promote watershed awareness with interactive, hands-on activities, demonstrations, exhibits, presentations and tours.

Water pollution can affect the use of water for drinking, household, recreation, fishing transportation and commerce. The festival will begin at 10 am and go till 3pm. There will be an urban bird walk at the County Fairground.  There will also be a student art display, an edible aquifer, field trips, bug exhibits and much more.

The Lake Helena Watershed Festival is possible by a grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Lewis and Clark Conservation District.

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Overlook Point is a new vibrant residential community ideally located in the heart of Helena’s historic downtown-Last Chance Gulch.  Surrounded by wonderful amenities such as the "Pedestrian Walking Mall" a lovely park-like outdoor shopping area and the Great Northern Town Center, a new master-planned residential and commercial development.  It is also close to museums, art galleries, theater and sports tournaments.

Helena enjoys more than 25 city parks including the largest Mount Helena Park.  Overlook Point Residents also enjoy views of Spring Meadow Lake a 20-acre water recreational area and Sleeping Giant Mountain or enjoy recreational opportunities at nearby Lake Helena, Canyon Ferry, Holter Lake or Hauser Lake. This is Montana living  its best!

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