Encompassing over 8,000 acres, Big Canoe is a North Georgia community nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains – just one hour north of Atlanta. Among its beautiful features are seven mountains, three lakes, numerous waterfalls, miles of hiking and biking trails, and abundant wildlife. This extraordinary lifestyle is located in Pickens and Dawson counties near the Appalachian Trail and Amicalola Falls. Big Canoe also near the Dawson National Forest, ensuring its pristine and natural surroundings.

CLUBHOUSE

The Clubhouse at Lake Sconti was designed to capture the understated nature of the Big Canoe real estate market. With its heavy timber framing, shake roof, board and batten siding and natural stone materials, it captures what the Big Canoe real estate market is - a community that blends with the natural environment. It has the look of being there forever. The views from the clubhouse of Lake Sconti and the mountains are spectacular.

GOLF

The Big Canoe Golf Course is a 27-hole championship course that is as beautiful as it is challenging. The integration of spectacular mountain views, wildlife, and streams make the course a truly unique golf experience. Rated as one of the top 20 in Georgia, the Big Canoe Golf Course tests the skills of even the most experienced players. Golf pro Dave O’Connor, an Arnold Palmer protégé, manages the Big Canoe Golf Club, which sponsors tournaments and events throughout the year.

TENNIS

The Big Canoe Tennis Center offers outstanding tennis for players of any ability. The club participates in both ALTA and the North Georgia Mountain League. It also offers Junior Development programs, Summer Junior Tennis Camps and USTA/NTRP Junior tournaments. At the heart of the Big Canoe Tennis Center are 4 clay and 4 hard courts (including 4 lighted for night play), as well as 2 indoor courts for all-weather play. With a wide variety of instructional programs, there is something for everyone.

HIKING AND BIKING

Big Canoe real estate owners can access over 20 miles of trails winding through expansive wildflower meadows, trout streams, continuing through more than 2,500 acres of preserved woodlands. The hiking/biking trails found in the Disharoon & Nature Valley areas meander around spectacular waterfalls, over creeks and around Lake Disharoon. Alongside the Nature Valley trail runs the Jeep Trail, an off-road adventure open to four-wheel drive vehicles.

FITNESS CENTER

Big Canoe's 16,000 square foot fitness center overlooks beautiful Lake Disharoon. The center offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, Nautilus strength training machines, free weights, racquetball/squash and tennis courts, cardio machines/theater, and a five-lane Olympic lap pool with saline water treatment. The Fitness Center also extends a wide variety of classes, which include aerobics, pilates, yoga, water aerobics, and Tai Chai. A full-service spa offers massages, hot stone treatments and more. Physical therapy services are also available on site.

SWIMMING

Nestled among Big Canoe’s mountains is the Disharoon Swim Club. The unique freeform pool has a gradual entry for small children and is treated with saline rather than chlorine. Opportunities abound for recreation with an abundance of paddleboats, canoes, a volleyball area, and a rock slide. Picnic areas are also available including grills, tables, a snack bar and a charming pavilion with hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, walls of windows and wraparound decks for entertaining large crowds. The swim club offers a range of activities including summer camps, arts and crafts, and seasonal events. Big Canoe's swim club is a natural draw for families.

BOATING AND FISHING

Big Canoe real estate offers three pristine lakes, surrounded by mountains and wildlife, for boating and fishing. Lake Petit, the largest of the three, is a fisherman’s paradise stocked with rainbow trout. The marina is located on Lake Petit- accommodating canoes, kayaks and electric-powered boats. Pontoon and canoe rentals are available. Serene Lake Sconti is also a beautiful lake for canoeing or fishing. On Lake Disharoon you can enjoy swimming, canoeing, paddleboats and a very unique rockslide.

WILDCAT RECREATION CENTER

Another center of activity for Big Canoe real estate owners is the Wildcat Recreation Center which consists of a baseball field, basketball court, soccer field, bocce ball court and playground. There is also a 6-lane lap pool and a zero entry kid’s pool with a flower spray, bucket drop and rainbow fountain. Adjacent to the pool is a large open air pavilion featuring stone seating around the perimeter, a massive stone fireplace and picnic tables. The Wildcat pavilion can be reserved for family or neighborhood parties. All of this connects to miles of paved trials that wind throughout Wildcat.