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
$610,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,857 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2123825]Welcome to 177 Buckskin Way, a stunning family home offering over 2400 square feet of thoughtully desig...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$599,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,635 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2108429]**Open house at 498 River Ave - Sat:3:15-6:15pm; Sun: 1-4pm; Mon-Thurs: 4-7pm OR contact for private ap...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$594,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,683 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2124910]BRAND NEW HOME by Douglas Homes, Master Builder in centrally located Greystone, down the street from a Chil...Read More
Listing Provided By: Greater Calgary Real Estate
$591,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,630 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2106685]** Open House at Greystone showhome - 498 River Ave, Cochrane: Apr. 5th 2-5pm, Apr. 6th 1:15-4:15pm and ...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$589,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,630 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$589,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,551 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2126934] BRAND NEW HOME by Douglas Homes, Master Builder in central Greystone, short walking distance to parks, the...Read More
Listing Provided By: Greater Calgary Real Estate
$574,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,818 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2119853]This wonderful family home features recently refinished hardwood floors, 17 ft ceiling in the living room with ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$569,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,590 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: Bode Platform Inc.
$569,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,562 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2127744]Exceptional Value in Sunset Ridge: Over 2,400 Sq Ft Fully Developed Two-Story Home
Step into warm ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Solutions
$569,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,590 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2129395]Welcome to the Luna by Genesis builds, where contemporary elegance meets practical design. Nestle...Read More
Listing Provided By: Bode Platform Inc.
$569,000
- 4 Beds
- 1 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,186 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$565,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,728 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$562,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,676 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2116934]Welcome home to Heartland in Cochrane! This incredible new community invites you to live your advent...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX iRealty Innovations
$559,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,622 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2097216]Welcome to the Charlotte, a stunning two-story duplex home crafted by Genesis Builds. This modern...Read More
Listing Provided By: Bode Platform Inc.
$559,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Semi Detached (Half Duplex)
- 1,336 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2112069]SPECTACULAR and unobstructed MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this beautiful home in sought after Sunset Ridge in...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Real Estate (Central)
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