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
$669,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,200 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118087]Home awaits in one of Cochrane's newest communities, Heartland! With tree-lined streets, mountain vi...Read More
Listing Provided By: Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd.
$669,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,854 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118396]Welcome to 78 Heritage Landing, a stunning 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bathroom detached home nestled in the ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$989,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,585 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118464]Welcome to 247 Precedence Hill, where elegance merges seamlessly with practicality in this meticul...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$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
$775,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,116 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2110120]Discover Heritage Hills, where urban amenities meet mountain serenity just moments away from Cochr...Read More
Listing Provided By: eXp Realty
$439,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Row/Townhouse
- 1,179 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118755]NEW PRICE, GREAT VALUE.......OPEN HOUSE Sunday April 21 (12-3pm)....….END UNIT // MOUNTAIN VIEWs ...Read More
Listing Provided By: RE/MAX West Real Estate
$3,900,000
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Agriculture
[MLS®#: A2119176]Welcome to a magnificent 230-acre ranch nestled in the breathtaking foothills of Alberta, on the western periphery of the cit...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Estate Centre - Fort Macleod
$1,800,000
- 5 Beds
- Commercial Land
[MLS®#: A2119190]160 acres of rare land to find. Located in the Jumping Pound area, short drive to Cochrane and the City of Calgary, this land boas...Read More
Listing Provided By: Real Estate Centre - Fort Macleod
$421,900
- 2 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Row/Townhouse
- 1,286 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2119247]PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to 250 Fireside View #1903, where modern comfort meets convenient living in this...Read More
Listing Provided By: 2% Realty
$658,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,719 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2118829]Welcome Home to 22 Belgian Crescent, the DALLAS by award winning Rohit Homes! Your new 2-storey fam...Read More
Listing Provided By: CIR Realty
$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
$659,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 2,053 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2119108]BRAND NEW | SIDE ENTRANCE | LOTS OF UPGRADES AVAILABLE | BACKING ON TO GREEN SPACE/SCHOOL. Introducin...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$28
- 3 Beds
- Mixed Use (Commercial)
[MLS®#: A2119951]This is a great space to build your small business with space adaptable to most any activity. Warehouse ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Coldwell Banker United
$574,900
- 4 Beds
- 3 full, 1 half Baths
- Detached
- 1,818 sq.ft.
[MLS®#: A2119853]This wonderful family home features recently refinished hardwood floors, 17 ft ceiling in the living room with ...Read More
Listing Provided By: Royal LePage Benchmark
$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
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