Layne Gardner

Your Peace Country Realtor with Deep Roots and Proven Results

I was born and raised in the beautiful Peace River region and like so many others who come here for a few years and end up staying for life, I’ve never wanted to leave. This is home, and I’m proud to serve the community I’ve grown up in.

As a lifelong resident, I bring a deep understanding and appreciation for everything that makes the Peace Country such a special place to live, work, and raise a family. My local knowledge is matched only by my dedication to the people and progress of our region.

I'm a proud graduate of Grimshaw Jr./Sr. High School and went on to study at the University of Alberta before completing my Bachelor of Management degree at the University of Lethbridge. After graduating, I returned to Peace River and joined my family's business, Peace River Chrysler (then Tri-Star Chrysler), where I held various upper management roles until the dealership changed ownership in 2007.

That’s when I followed a new calling into real estate. I joined RE/MAX Northern Realty in 2008, and thanks to a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to my clients, I was fortunate to find success early on. In 2009, I briefly returned to the auto industry to manage the dealership once again under its new ownership (GoAuto), but in 2013, I came back to real estate full-time and I haven’t looked back since.

Over the years, I’ve had the honour of helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the buying and selling process with confidence. I hold both the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) and Accredited Commercial Professional (ACP) designations, and have been recognized with numerous RE/MAX awards, including the 100% Club, Platinum Club, Chairman’s Club, and the Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award.

Beyond real estate, I’m passionate about building a strong, thriving community. I currently serve as President of the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Peace River Economic Development Committee, and I sit on the Northern Sunrise County Economic Development Committee. I was recently appointed to the Executive Committee for the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. I’m also a past President of the Rotary Club of Peace River and a passionate sports parent who offers his time to his kids' sporting activities as needed.

My wife, Allison, shares my love for this area. She was also born and raised in the Peace Country and now owns and operates Fern’s Greenhouse and Mercantile. Together, we’re raising our two awesome kids in the same tight-knit, welcoming community we grew up in. With deep family roots and strong community ties, we truly believe there’s no better place to call home.

Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in Peace River and beyond, I’m here to help you every step of the way with experience you can trust and service you can count on.