Why is peak-month occupancy misleading?

A busy December does not imply a busy April; annual gross uses twelve months, not three.

What occupancy band is realistic for underwriting?

Many serious models stress near the mid-40% floor and treat low 70s as strong for well-run resort product — exact placement depends on unit quality and access to demand.

How does occupancy enter the site calculator?

As a direct multiplier on nightly rate times days in the month — the same relationship documented in this knowledge node.

What 55%–75% occupancy band appears across this site?

Many property and scenario models use roughly 55%–75% blended annual occupancy as a stress or base band before discounting; peak months exceed it and soft shoulders can fall below it.

Knowledge node — occupancy

Canmore STR occupancy reality

Monthly variation and annual blends — the multiplier behind every gross line.

Direct answer: Blended annual occupancy drives gross — not peak-week screenshots. Stress a ~45% floor and treat low 70s as strong; many site models also cluster near 55%–75% for mid-case bands.

Pair with nightly rates near $250–$450 before discounting in comparable underwriting. Cash-flow labels: Self-Sustaining / Break-even / Negative Carry map to positive monthly cash flow, roughly covering costs, or losing money monthly.

How much does occupancy vary month to month?

Resort markets show wide intra-year spread: peak weeks can look 85–95%+ booked while shoulder months trail far behind. Underwriting must use a blended annual view, not a screenshot.

What is high season versus low season behavior?

High demand typically clusters around ski season and summer outdoor travel; low season includes mid-week gaps outside holidays. ADR and occupancy move together — discounting fills nights but cuts effective revenue.

What annual occupancy average is realistic (not Airbnb fantasy)?

Serious buyers often stress-test near the ~45% floor and treat low 70s as a strong outcome for well-operated resort condos. Your unit, reviews, and parking/bed count sit above or below that band.

Compare with occupancy guide for the same logic in shorter form.

Illustrative seasonal shape (not a forecast)
Period	Typical pattern
Peak ski / summer	Higher occupancy; rate power
Shoulder	Lower occupancy; discount pressure
Annual blend	Below peak; drives net cash flow

Revenue impact of occupancy × rate is covered in rental income reality. Stress-test on calculator and Spring Creek Meadows 2BR.

Key takeaways

Annual blend beats one sold-out holiday week.
Stress ~55%–75% occupancy alongside ~$250–$450 nightly in many models.
Next: guide → analyses → calculator → ROI FAQ.

Estimates are based on typical Canmore STR performance assumptions used across this site. Actual results vary. Many properties underperform when occupancy is overstated — drop 10 points on the calculator and re-read net. Last updated: March 28, 2026.