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
Listing Details
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Property Details
Description
Turnkey Daycare Facility with Expansion Potential for SALE in Cochrane Exceptional opportunity to own a fully renovated, licensing-ready childcare property in one of Cochrane’s most accessible and family-oriented locations. This offering includes 1,868 sq. ft. of modern, fully upgraded childcare space ready for 30 children, plus a second 895 sq. ft. building ideal for an additional 20-child expansion with minor renovations. The main building has already passed Fire and Health inspections, and the City of Cochrane has approved the Change of Use from Residential to Commercial for a total capacity of 50 children. All core infrastructure, compliance elements, and operational features are in place. ||Highlights|| 1868 sq. ft. turnkey childcare space – newly renovated and ready to license. 895 sq. ft. second building – expansion opportunity for 20 additional children. A total of 5,500 sq. ft. outdoor play area. 5 approved city street parking stalls + 7 private on-site parking stalls. Renovations aligned with modern childcare, safety, accessibility, and grant-ready standards. Shelving, appliances, toys, learning materials, and indoor/outdoor play equipment included. Ideal for immediate operations with a clear path to future growth. ||Optional Seller Support|| The seller, an experienced childcare operator with multiple successful centres, can optionally provide guidance in: Licensing and regulatory preparation, Staffing, hiring, and training Curriculum planning and programming, Marketing, admissions, and operational setup. This optional support is especially beneficial for first-time operators or investors looking for confidence and clarity during startup. This property combines modern renovations, strong location visibility, operational readiness, and built-in expansion potential. Few childcare properties in Cochrane offer this level of preparedness and approved capacity. ||Ideal For|| Operators: Turnkey setup with immediate launch potential. Investors: A stable asset class with strong long-term demand in Cochrane. Families & Community: A safe, bright, modern environment designed around children’s growth and wellbeing. A fully prepared childcare environment on a spacious 0.33-acre lot — where children thrive, operators succeed, and investors benefit.
Listing Provided By
Keller Williams BOLD Realty
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