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 Result4 Crystal Shores Landing - MLS® # A2321166
Property Details
Description
WELCOME TO ONE OF CRYSTAL SHORES' MOST EXCEPTIONAL LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITIES. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully maintained walkout bungalow sits on a wide pie-shaped lot with private lake access, panoramic Rocky Mountain views, and over 3,300sqft of developed living space. Offering a setting that is rarely available, this is a home where the location truly takes centre stage. Designed to embrace its spectacular surroundings, the home is filled with natural light from expansive east and west-facing windows, while the full-width covered deck with automated screens creates an incredible outdoor living space for morning coffee, summer entertaining, or simply enjoying breathtaking sunsets over the mountains. The beautifully landscaped yard features a huge patio, space for hot tub, private dock for fishing and lake toys, and a beautiful wide back yard. Inside, the warm and inviting main floor offers timeless comfort with hardwood flooring, a spacious great room, and a well-appointed kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous workspace. The primary retreat enjoys peaceful lake views and features a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite, while a second main-floor bedroom provides flexibility as a guest room or home office. The fully developed walkout lower level offers two additional bedrooms with walk-in closets, a four-piece bathroom, a large recreation area, wet bar, Murphy bed, and abundant storage—ideal for entertaining family and friends or accommodating extended guests. Lakefront bungalows on premium lots with panoramic mountain views and oversized heated triple attached garage are exceptionally rare. Whether you choose to enjoy this lovingly maintained home exactly as it is or personalize it over time, the opportunity to own a setting like this is truly one that seldom comes along. UPDATES IN LAST FEW YEARS $150K - landscaping (patio, fence, trees $60K), balcony & electric screens ($40K), windows & doors ($28K), furnace and hot water tank ($10K), AC ($6K), water softener and RO ($6K).
Features
Balcony, BBQ gas line, Dock, None, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Amenities
Beach Access, Clubhouse
Listing Provided By
CIR Realty
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