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
$799,999
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,404 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2124304]Welcome to "The Hudson" in the community of Heritage Hills in Cochrane built by Canbrook Homes. Th...Read More
Listing Provided By: Grand Realty
$799,900
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,135 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2124011]Welcome to 148 Gleneagles Close, beautiful 4 bedrooms family home, backing on golf course in desir...Read More
Listing Provided By: URBAN-REALTY.ca
$794,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,990 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2122524]Welcome to the brand new community of Greystone! Located on a Corner Lot, this meticulously crafted tw...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$794,900
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- Detached
- 2,177 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2129610]Gorgeous Home in Jumping Pound Ridge. Fully Finished 2 Story with an In-Floor Heated Walk-out Ba...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$784,500
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,032 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: 2% Realty
$775,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,192 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2115064]NESTLED in the BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY of RIVIERA located along the BOW RIVER & the ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE. ...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$769,900
- 5 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,053 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2121077]Welcome to your dream home in the coveted West Terrace neighbourhood! Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac, t...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$769,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,742 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2128695]Welcome to 4 Heritage Blvd, where you'll find breathtaking 180° mountain views, a sprawling doubl...Read More
Listing Provided By: Sotheby's International Realty Canada
$765,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,257 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2124138]| OPEN HOUSE: SAT April 20th 12PM-2PM | Stunning fully developed 3,068+ sqft 2-storey in SUNSET RIDG...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$764,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,116 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2110120]OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12PM - 2PM I Discover Heritage Hills, where urban amenities meet mountain sere...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$759,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,233 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2124827]Discover exceptional value in this stunning 2,233 Square Feet residence, meticulously crafted by t...Read More
Listing Provided By: Sather Real Estate Pro Brokers Ltd.
$758,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 2 half Baths
- Row/Townhouse
- 2,038 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2119811]WATERFRONT PROPERTY! Excellent value in this Executive Townhome backing the Bow River. Shows 10/10...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX First
$750,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,076 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118073]MILLION DOLLAR LOCATION! Tucked far behind the tee box (i.e. no golf balls in your yard) of Cochrane Golf Club...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX House of Real Estate
$749,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,141 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118447]This Gorgeous Janssen Home is more than on its way, framing has completed and rough ins are beginning....Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$749,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 1,158 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2125232]Welcome to 424 Third Street W in Cochrane. Great place to call home as its situated on a double lot a...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
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