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
$1,950,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- Detached
- 1,624 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2274903]** MASSIVE PRICE CORRECTION**This is a rare, high-exposure 11.19-acre development site at the absolute north gateway of O...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Complete Realty
$1,636,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,979 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2305970]OPEN HOUSE Saturday May 2 from 12–2 PM. Set along the lake in Crystal Shores, this fully finished walk-ou...Read More
Listing Provided By: Century 21 Masters
$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
$1,500,000
- 4 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
$1,278,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,876 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2279771]This exceptional bungalow in the sought after Air Ranch community blends modern elegance with thoughtful d...Read More
Listing Provided By: Sotheby's International Realty Canada
$1,250,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,703 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2302565]Welcome to 14 Cameron Close, an exceptional custom-built estate home tucked away in a private cul-de-sac ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Broker
$1,249,000
- 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.
$1,199,000
- 5 Beds
- 2 full, 2 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,778 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2302127]Welcome home! This 2020 Sterling Homes-built masterpiece in Okotoks delivers elevated design, thoug...Read More
Listing Provided By: Greater Calgary Real Estate
$1,099,800
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 3,010 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2299225]Welcome to 158 Ranch Road in Okotoks, where opportunities to own in this highly desirable community are few...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
$1,089,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,362 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2301740]Experience refined country estate living in this exceptional custom-built home, ideally situated in the pre...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Landan Real Estate
$980,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Detached
- 2,647 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2303453]Welcome home to this great family home in the desirable community of Cimarron Springs. This home features 3...Read More
Listing Provided By: Century 21 Masters
$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
$975,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,702 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2291682]Welcome to Air Ranch, one of Okotoks’ most desirable communities. This beautifully maintained two-s...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX Complete Realty
$969,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,617 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2304266]WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM BUNGALOW LOADED WITH A TON OF GOODIES, BACKING ON TO BEAUTIFUL CRYSTAL RIDGE GOLF COUR...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$965,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,760 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2300812]**Open House Sat 2-4**  Welcome to 108 Mount Rae Heights—an exceptional fully developed 5-bedroo...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB®). This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the CREB®.