EXPLORE THE TREASURE VALLEY

CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO

Tucked on the west end of the beautiful Treasure Valley in the heart of Idaho. Just minutes from the capital city of Boise, it features the perfect mixture of rural and urban living and boasts one of the strongest agricultural economies in the entire state, including one of the fastest growing and premier wine regions in the world – the Snake River Valley. The area’s mild climate makes Canyon County a recreationist’s dream with easy access to popular activities like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, bicycling, camping, and golfing. The educational opportunities are abundant with a variety of public, private, and charter schools, as well as two fully accredited universities, Northwest Nazarene University and the College of Idaho, and the state’s largest community college, the College of Western Idaho. Canyon County is also home to two of the premier professional rodeos in the United States, playing host to the Snake River Stampede & Caldwell Night Rodeo each summer.

ADA COUNTY, IDAHO

Established on December 22, 1864, Ada County is the most populated county in the Gem State, with just over 23% of the state’s population, as of 2010. Ada county is not only home to the state capital of Boise, but also Boise State University - a public research institution, and so many wonderful businesses and yearly events. Within its sprawling 1054.99 square miles of high desert, foot hills, and glistening rivers, Ada county also includes the municipalities of Star, Eagle, Meridian, Garden City, and Kuna.

The county as a whole is known for a rich agricultural heritage and open spaces for recreation. Thousands of acres of Open Space make the county an exceptional place to live and work. It is also the state’s commerce and industry hub, and boasts a vibrant and diverse arts scene. EXPO Idaho in Ada County hosts the annual Western Idaho Fair, one of the biggest events each year in Southwest Idaho. While the county is projected to be just shy of 700,000 by 2040, protecting Ada County’s quality of life and unique heritage in a fiscally responsible manner remains paramount for leaders across the county.