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
$675,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,898 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2274324]OPEN HOUSE Saturday 12:30PM - 2:30PM | Welcome to this well-maintained two-storey, front-drive hom...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$674,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,071 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2228997]Large West-Facing Bonus Room!! This Gem Offers an Exceptional Value!!
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$670,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,965 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2267391]Welcome to 155 Sunset Close — a beautifully maintained four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom fam...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Broker
$669,999
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,053 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2274053]Sunset Ridge is a family-friendly neighborhood with parks, the pond and plenty of pathways right o...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$669,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,001 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2257246]Welcome to 453 River Heights Drive — a beautifully appointed 2,000 sq. ft. family home designed with com...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Broker
$661,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,222 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2262940] ***OPEN HOUSE Saturday from 1pm to 3pm, Visit the Showhome for Access*** Welcome to the Entertain Gather, a stunning hom...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$660,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- Detached
- 1,121 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2258907]INRECIBLE OPPORTUNITY || 60' x 247' lot in the heart of Cochrane backing onto the Cochrane Christian Acad...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$659,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,145 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2270289]Welcome to this beautifully designed home in the desirable community of Sunset! Thoughtfully crafted...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$650,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,896 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$650,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,739 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: RE/MAX West Real Estate
$650,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 1,314 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2254134]Welcome to 29 West Terrace Drive, where lifestyle and location meet in one of Cochrane’s most loved commun...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX First
$649,900
- 4 Beds
- 1 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,021 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2254435]Welcome to the Montay in Cochrane’s Fireside community, offering 2,021 sq. ft. of living space with 4 bedroom...Read More
Listing Provided By: LPT Realty
$649,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- Detached
- 2,372 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: CalEstate Realty
$649,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,111 sq.ft.
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Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$649,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,275 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2273060]$30K incentive applied to the price! Presenting 168 Southborough Common, a stunning two-storey re...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
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