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 Westmount Point - MLS® # A2202447
Property Details
Description
Welcome to "The House On The Hill" overlooking the Town of Okotoks and the Sheep River Valley combined with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. Your panoramic vista will be the topic of discussion amongst all your friends and family as you entertain or host those special family occasions. This luxury home is recently constructed and offers all the amenities one would expect in a property of this stature. With over 4000 square feet of living space this incredible home offers you endless lifestyle choices. One of those being the 3 level access elevator and extra wide spacing throughout, providing an excellent solution to those with mobility needs. A full compliment of built in Jennair appliances in the kitchen, a gorgeous quartz island, along with a super efficient butler pantry gives you professional custom organization for all your cooking, baking, and living requirements. A modern vibe to the living room features a built in Napoleon Beach Fire Kit fireplace. The 12 foot (Fixed Open - Open Fixed ) FOOF patio doors off of the kitchen and living room open up to a fabulous deck with multiple seating areas that creates a true outdoor-indoor entertainment space. Professional work from home areas are well envisioned and located. The upper living area with over 1700 square feet of living space is thoughtful in its unique architectural design. Subtle timber accents in the upper level family room are emblematic of the design and vision of this custom built Cornerstone Home. An extra large 3 car garage with separate electrical (220) are all part of the vision and design. Professionally designed (Kayben Farms) and built low maintenance landscaping ties the entire property together. For an entire list of all the features and upgrades of this landmark home please contact your favourite local Realtor. This information is also available on the listing agents website.
Features
BBQ gas line, Fire Pit
Listing Provided By
Keller Williams BOLD Realty
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