Cochrane
Situated just 18km west of Calgary and 25 minutes to Kananaskis Country, Cochrane residents here enjoy living in great new communities with employment opportunities, an excellent transportation system, schools, mountain and valley views, pathways, natural areas, recreation facilities, and it is 20 minutes closer to the mountains.
Located in the foothills along the beautiful Bow River, with magnificent views of the Rocky Mountains, Cochrane is a modern community that has retained its western heritage. Walk through the town and you will see evidence of the ranching and farming tradition in the buildings, the artwork and the people that you meet.
To discover more about Cochrane, read more below.
The population of the Town of Cochrane according to its 2014 municipal census is 20,708, a 10.4% change from its 2013 municipal census population of 18,750.
Cochrane’s small-town values and easy-going lifestyle mix easily with its many amenities — convenient shops (from unique boutiques to big brand stores), three hockey arenas, two golf courses with outstanding junior golf programs, an indoor pool and new aquatic centre, family sports centre with indoor running track, public library, movie theatre, outdoor skate park, doctors and dentists who are still taking patients, and specialty medical services are the many reasons why you should choose Cochrane as your new home.
Cochrane has many recreational amenities:
- Big Hill Leisure Pool
- Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (3 indoor ice arenas, turf field, gym, track,
- meeting rooms)
- Cochrane Ranche Historic Site
- Glenbow Ranch Park (13,000 hectare Provincial Park on Bow River)
- Zero Gravity Skate Park
- Nan Boothby Memorial Library
- Seniors on the Bow 50 and Over Club
- 24 parks (many with playgrounds), summer fishing in trout ponds and the Bow River, outdoor skating in winter, and over 30km of pathways
- 11 soccer pitches, 8 ball diamonds, 2 tennis courts
- 2 golf courses (Links of GlenEagles, Cochrane Golf Club)
- Mitford Park and Ponds
- Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds
- Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation Library & Archives
With plenty of shopping right in town, going into the city does not have to be only for chores anymore, it can be simply for fun.
- Save On Foods
- Safeway
- Boston Pizza
- Ducks on the Roof Restaurant
- Panda Flowers; to name a few.
If you are planning to move your family to Cochrane, schools are going to be an important factor. Cochrane has many to choose from Public to Catholic.
Public Elementary and Middle Schools:
- Cochrane Christian Academy (K-8)
- École Elizabeth Barrett Elementary (K-4) French
- Glenbow Elementary (K-5)
- Mitford Middle School (K-8)
- Ecole Manachaban Middle School (5-8) French
Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools:
- Holy Spirit Catholic School** (K-8)
- École Notre-Dame des Vallees(K-8)
Public High schools
- Bow Valley High School (9-12)
- Cochrane High School (9-12)
Catholic High School:
Cochrane combines a proud western heritage with all the required modern conveniences. It is asafe, warm, neighbourly community. If you value all of these in your life, make Cochrane your new home!
Cochrane Real Estate
$8,000,000
- Multi Family (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2191234]We are pleased to offer for sale an opportunity to acquire a 100% freehold interest in The Milroy, a ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Century 21 Masters
$6,600,000
- Residential Land
[MLS®#: A2185945]Great Opportunity to build multi-family in the booming market of Cochrane!! 6.0 acres of development land...Read More
Listing Provided By: Century 21 Masters
$5,500,000
- Residential Land
[MLS®#: A2222352]Investors and Developers. This is 4.4 acres of land in the town of Cochrane. Currently Zoned ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$3,448,000
- Industrial (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2254001]Introducing a rare opportunity to own a purpose-built, high-visibility commercial property designed to...Read More
Listing Provided By: Grassroots Realty Group
$1,999,000
- Retail (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2215077]Discover the potential with this commercial property nestled in the vibrant and growing town of Cochra...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX iRealty Innovations
$1,350,000
- Warehouse (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2096461]BACK ON THE MARKET! Right in the heart of Cochrane! Super versatile building. Large warehouse/shop w...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$1,250,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,443 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2255528]OPEN HOUSE: This SUNDAY, SEPT 14th 1-3:30pm. Welcome to this immaculate and well looked after extensively r...Read More
Listing Provided By: MaxWell Capital Realty
$1,145,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,253 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2237857]This Gorgeous Home is situated in the community of Rivercrest near schools, parks, sports facility and other a...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$1,125,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,676 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2250965]Welcome to your RIVER VIEW RETREAT in the prestigious SEMI-ESTATE COMMUNITY OF RIVIERA! This FORMER TRICO SHOWHOME...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$1,100,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 3,079 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2224166]Welcome to 18 Ridge View Place, one of the most beautiful streets in the lovely community of RIVERS...Read More
Listing Provided By: TREC The Real Estate Company
$1,099,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,285 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2250508]Discover your new home located in the exclusive community of Pinnacle Estates at Sunset Ridge in Co...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Broker
$1,090,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,752 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2234195]This fully renovated walkout home in a quiet Cochrane cul-de-sac backs directly onto green space with gated ac...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$1,050,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,516 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2235467]Welcome home to this beautifully designed, 3600+ sqft executive home backing onto the 11th tee box...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$1,019,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,524 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2210242]Step into contemporary luxury with this stunning customized home, perfectly positioned on the edge of t...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$999,999
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,763 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2212262]503 Rivercrest View Another Masterpiece by 3D Development LTD! VIEWS! CLASS! PRIDE! 3D Development LTD has don...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
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