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
Listing Details
Return to Search Result10 Crystalridge Bay - MLS® # A2229219
Property Details
Description
Spend summer at the Lake! Beautifully presented 4 bedroom home with Air conditioning in a quiet cul de sac with Lake access. This awesome home has lots of upgrades, a pie shaped lot and must be viewed to be appreciated. As you walk in you are wowed by the open to above entrance and the abundance of natural light. Upon entering the home, you will appreciate the fabulous kitchen with stained maple cabinets to the ceiling, large island with raised eating bar, upgraded stainless steel appliances including a gas stove with double oven, corner pantry and modern backsplash. Entertain in the vaulted dining room with patio doors leading to the large low maintenance deck - perfect for BBQs! Relax in the spacious living room which features hardwood floors, corner stacked stone fireplace, in floor heating on this level and built in speakers. Completing the main floor is a laundry room and a half bath. On the 2nd level there are 3 good sized bedrooms, the master has a large walk in closet and a lovely 5 piece ensuite. There is a large bonus room with west views and a 4 piece family bathroom. In the fully finished basement is a 3 piece bathroom, a massive family/games room., another good sized bedroom and a playroom. The large pie shaped rear yard features an outdoor fireplace (perfect for making smores), a low maintenance deck, Hot tub "as is", storage shed and lots of room for a trampoline etc. This home benefits from being in the lake community with all its amenities, skating, swimming, boating, fishing etc. Did I mention the speaker system throughout the main areas? This home really does show beautifully and should be viewed to be appreciated. View 3D tour/multimedia/virtual tour.
Features
Private Yard
Amenities
Beach Access, Clubhouse, Parking
Listing Provided By
RE/MAX First
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