Okotoks
Nestled along the Sheep River Valley in the heart of the Alberta Foothills, the Town of Okotoks is a young, vibrant and friendly community. Okotoks was the 10th fastest growing community in Canada from 2006-2011 with a 42.9% population growth.
Okotoks has a front range view of the Rocky Mountains to the west, and situated fifteen minutes south of Calgary’s city limits. Natural beauty, ideal location and a commitment to sustainability reinforce their enviable quality of life. 97% of the residents when asked to rank quality of life in Okotoks, they ranked it to be very good.
To discover more about the Town of Okotoks, read more below.
Okotoks’ name comes from the Blackfoot First Nation’s word for rock. Just seven kilometres west of town lies the world’s largest known glacial erratic, Big Rock, a massive stone deposited by glacial ice.
The population of the Town of Okotoks according to its 2014 municipal census is 27,331. At its current population, Okotoks is the largest town in the province and is eligible for city status.
Okotoks is a dynamic, growing community, reflecting all the best qualities of a small town life, with the amenities expected in a large urban community. A number of delightful shopping districts can be found throughout Okotoks, including Olde Town Okotoks, the Business Park and Southridge Village Shopping Centre. Multitudes of additional shops, stores and services can be found scattered throughout the city, ensuring there is always a shop nearby, to name a few:
- Costco
- Safeway
- Sobeys
- Walmart Supercentre
- Many restaurants and fast food chains and;
- a variety of financial institutions and gas stations
If recreation and sports entertainment are what you are looking for; Okotoks boasts a wide array of recreation facilities:
- 79 kms of pathway system (which includes 25km of sidewalks), of which 60 kms are interconnected and cleared of snow
- 96 parks
- 48 playgrounds
- 14 ball diamonds
- 2 football/rugby fields
- 15 soccer pitches
- 5 tennis courts
- 2 locations of outdoor fitness equipment
- BMX track
- Water Spray Park
- Skate Park
- Various outdoor skating rinks and toboggan hills
Okotoks also hosts the WMBL (Western Major Baseball League) Okotoks Dawgs and the AJHL (American Junior Hockey League) Okotoks Oilers for your entertainment.
For your educational needs, Okotoks has a plethora of schools both public, catholic and private:
Public Schools:
- Big Rock Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Dr. Morris Gibson Elementary School (Grades 1-6)
- Percy Pegler Elementary School (Grades 1-6) French
- Okotoks Junior High School (Grades 7-9)
- Foothills Composite High School (Grades 10-12)
Catholic Schools:
- Good Shepherd School (Grades K-8)
- Holy Trinity Academy (Grades 9-12)
- St. Mary’s School (Grades K-8)
Private Schools:
Okotoks is one of Alberta’s best family friendly, safest and youngest Towns in the Province. It is big enough that you have everything at your fingertips, but small enough that you make lots of friends in the community.
Okotoks Real Estate
$2,800,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- Detached
- 1,624 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2274903]This is a rare, high-exposure 11.19-acre development site at the absolute north gateway of Okotoks, (Directly North of We...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Complete Realty
$2,750,000
- 3 Beds
- Warehouse (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2263849]Highlights: Freestanding 6,147 s.f. building on 1.85 acres, Equipped with service shop, Clean, renovated office space, Fenced and secured site (including entrance control), Rare stand alone facility with low site overage
Listing Provided By: Honestdoor Inc.
$1,500,000
- 3 Beds
- Agriculture
[MLS®#: A2281828]10-acre hobby farm located within the Town of Okotoks town limits, offering a rare combination of agricultural land and p...Read More
Listing Provided By: KPLI Real Estate Corporation
$1,500,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 1,157 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2294152]10-acre hobby farm located within the Town of Okotoks town limits, offering a rare combination of agricultural land and p...Read More
Listing Provided By: KPLI Real Estate Corporation
$1,350,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 3,742 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2293160]Welcome to 124 Ranch Road, located in Air Ranch, one of Okotoks’ most sought-after communities. Bigger, b...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Broker
$1,279,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,794 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2290209]Welcome to an extraordinary walkout estate set on a premium 0.24-acre walkout lot in one of Okotoksâ€...Read More
Listing Provided By: My Choice Realty Ltd.
$1,195,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 full, 2 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,253 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2286396]Welcome to an extraordinary custom-built farmhouse by Batten Lane in the prestigious community of Wedde...Read More
Listing Provided By: Sotheby's International Realty Canada
$1,189,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,627 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2298720]Perched on a sun-soaked south-facing ridge, this stunning home offers truly breathtaking MOUNTAIN a...Read More
Listing Provided By: REMAX Innovations
$1,165,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 1,571 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2289641]Welcome to this beautifully crafted, 2023 Alliston built bungalow offering over 3,000 sq ft of thoughtful...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$1,088,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,553 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2294310]Welcome to this beautifully maintained bungalow located in the desirable community of Mountainview ...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$1,049,900
- 5 Beds
- 4 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,635 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2294345]Pond views, sunset evenings and thoughtfully designed spaces for everyday living - welcome to one of We...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX First
$1,035,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,698 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2290739]~PANORAMIC 180 DEGREE VIEWS~Enjoy the twinkling lights of the town, the sound of trickling water w...Read More
Listing Provided By: REMAX Innovations
$1,020,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,715 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2288533]Welcome to this beautifully renovated, high-end walkout home backing west onto trees, a pond, and t...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX First
$994,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,325 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2297302]Welcome to this stunning walkout bungalow in Wedderburn, Okotoks, offering over 2,500 square feet of ...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$980,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,782 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2297179]Welcome to this exceptional, fully upgraded home in the heart of beautiful Okotoks—offering quality cons...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
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