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 Result22 Cimarron Trail - MLS® # A2211951
Property Details
Description
Discover your dream home, backing onto a beautiful environmental reserve. Welcome to this bright and cheery home, perfectly situated in a sought-after location that backs onto a huge environmental reserve and green space, seamlessly connecting to the river walking path system. Inside, the main level features newer vinyl plank flooring creating a warm and modern vibe throughout. The spacious kitchen has stainless steel appliances, an island, and a corner pantry, all open to the living and dining areas, making entertaining a breeze. The living room offers a cozy gas fireplace, and the dining area opens to a deck that’s ideal for morning coffee. The fully finished walkout basement has another gas fireplace, and a large rec room and a 3-piece Bathroom. Step outside to a lower patio and enjoy the landscaped backyard with breathtaking views of the adjacent greenspace. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, including a master bedroom complete with a large walk-in closet and private ensuite. All bathrooms have been tastefully updated with stone countertops, new flooring, modern sinks, and contemporary lighting. Did we mention the roof was replaced in 2017, newer hot water heater (2022), new carpet upstairs, fresh paint on the upper 2 levels, updated lighting, new water softener, and central A/C for those warm summer days. The lower patio has a concrete pad reinforced and wired for a hot tub and the yard has new professionally installed deer fencing. This home is located close to schools, shopping, and amenities, which offers both comfort and convenience. With so many thoughtful updates and a truly unbeatable location, this is one you won’t want to miss! Note, sellers are offering a $1400 credit for kitchen countertop resurfacing.
Features
Private Yard
Listing Provided By
Century 21 Masters
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