Big Canoe, Georgia's premier mountain community is located less than one hour north of Atlanta's I-285. It occupies more than 7,000 architecturally controlled acres in the lush North Georgia Mountains, with elevations ranging up to 3,200 feet. Nearly a third of the property is set aside for greenbelts and recreation areas. There are more than 85 miles of paved road within the community, and all utilities are underground.

• There are three pristine lakes in Big Canoe. Lake Petit, the largest at 100 acres, and Lake Sconti are reserved for boating (canoes and electric motors only, please) and fishing (stocked with trout and bass), with a marina on Lake Petit. Lake Disharoon is reserved for swimming, canoeing, and paddleboating.
  
  
  

  Lake Petit
• Noted golf course architect Joe Lee designed all 27 holes of the challenging and scenic Big Canoe Golf Club, rated among the top 20 courses in Georgia by Golf Digest Magazine. Full-time professional staff, pro shop, full driving range and practice putting green add to the enjoyment.
  
  

  Covered Bridge on the Golf Course
• A full range of tennis facilities can be found at Big Canoe. Eight outdoor courts (four hydro-clay and four hard surface), with four lighted for night play; two indoor courts; a full-time professional staff; and a well-equipped pro shop.
• The Big Canoe Swim Club offers a new free-form pool and refreshing Lake Disharoon for swimming, a white sandy beach, canoes, paddleboats, a natural rockslide, snack bar, barbecue and picnic areas, and party room for family enjoyment. Wildcat Recreation Area, featuring a second swim club (with water-feature kiddie pool), covered pavilion, and sports fields is located just inside the North Gate.
  
  

  Swim Club
• Organized youth soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, golf and swimming programs have been established in Big Canoe; basketball courts and athletic fields are located in the Wildcat Recreation Area; a large children's playground is located near the Village.
• The beautiful 20,000 square foot Fitness Center at Big Canoe features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and weight machines, aerobic room, racquet-sport court, a 25-meter indoor lap pool, private massage room, men's and women's locker rooms, physical therapy services and juice bar.
  
  

  Fitness Center
• Miles of hiking trails and jeep trails interweave the unspoiled natural beauty of Big Canoe. Of interest along the way are the beautiful array of flora and fauna, deer and other native wildlife, streams and three waterfalls. McDaniel Meadows, a 34-acre wildflower preserve, is the most recent link of trails to be developed.
• A 360-seat interdenominational chapel provides worship services on Sundays and numerous activities during the week. The adjoining Broyles Center offers meeting rooms, a library, pottery room, and a large dining room with full-service kitchen. An outdoor amphitheater provides a beautiful natural setting for special events.
• There is 24-hour security within gated Big Canoe, with fire and ambulance/medical service just across from the North Gate.
• US Mail and inter-community mail delivery is made to the Big Canoe Post Office. 24-hour ATM banking is located there as well.
• Cable TV, Satellite TV (including Atlanta stations), and high-speed Internet access is available to Big Canoe homeowners.
• Communication sources: monthly community newspaper ("Smoke Signals"), and Smoke Signals Online (www.bigcanoenews.com) community websites (www.bigcanoehoa.org, www.bigcanoepoa.org and www.bigcanoechapel.org), community cable channel (Channel 12)