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
$14
- Retail (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A1060466]Sheridan Mall for lease , sizes available from 100 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. Ground level available and upp...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX LANDAN REAL ESTATE
$400,000
- Retail (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2056077]Looking to be your own boss and run a profitable business? Look no further than this well know Mucho Burr...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX REALTY PROFESSIONALS
$1,970,000
- Retail (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2062435]This building is in the midst of the highly sought after and walkable Downtown Historic Cochrane. Fu...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$3,330,000
- Retail (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2062459]This is Cochranes most desirable Retail Block with Constant demand for Tenants. Just a couple of doors from the famous MacKay's Ice Cream and in the Most walkable area in Town.
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$2,950,000
- Hotel/Motel (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2065049]One of Alberta’s oldest operating hotels, established in 1904 on Cochrane’s Main Street, this amazing ...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$1,450,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,586 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2085715]Here’s your opportunity to purchase your dream home in the prestigious community of Riviera. This is...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$1,300,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,275 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2091359]Whether it’s an investment property or your forever home, The Paisley’s modern and cozy aesthet...Read More
Listing Provided By: ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
$1,100,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 2,284 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2091248]Combining the Priscilla’s modern aesthetic with the most breathtaking mountain views equal an
unp...Read More
Listing Provided By: ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
$1,000,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 2,161 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2090191] The Payton is a home to be reckoned with. Building to an already upgraded level of standard
specif...Read More
Listing Provided By: ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
$1,100,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 2,335 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2090329]Stop looking we're building your dream home. This lot will soon be home to the Penelope, a stunning...Read More
Listing Provided By: ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
$750
- 3 Beds
- Office (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2093635] Premier Office Space for Lease - Step into success with our prime office space available FOR Lease! T...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$1,300
- 3 Beds
- Office (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2093904]Discover your ideal workspace at our commercial office located on the second floor. With just over 100...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$559,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Apartment
- 1,360 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2093130]SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION || Stunning riverside condo located in the quiet oasis between the Jum...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR REALTY
$508,725
- 2 Beds
- Warehouse (Commercial)
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Listing Provided By: ROYAL LEPAGE BENCHMARK
$5,700,000
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Agriculture
[MLS®#: A2095881] Welcome to a magnificent 400-acre ranch nestled in the breathtaking foothills of Alberta, on the western periphery of the ci...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Estate Centre - Fort Macleod
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