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 Result41 Banded Peak View - MLS® # A2311604
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Description
Located in the highly desirable family community of Mountainview, this home sits on one of the community’s most prestigious streets, just steps from the ridge pathway leading to mountain views & environmental reserve. This fully finished walk-out home offers almost 3600sq. ft. of developed living space across three levels, with a massive yard, professional landscaping, stamped lower patio/firepit pad, new matching shed, and included hot tub with new cover. The main floor features an open-to-below foyer with built-in bench, hardwood flooring, fireplace, and an updated kitchen with gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave combo, wine fridge, new dishwasher, oversized island, and a large walk-through pantry leading to the mudroom with ample closet storage. Off the main living area, the upper deck sits elevated above neighbouring yards, offering added privacy and a great extension of the main floor living space. Upstairs includes three bedrooms & a vaulted bonus room with motorized blackout blinds, perfect for movie nights. The spacious primary suite features a WIC with wall safe & large ensuite with dual vanities, private water closet, shower, and soaker tub. All bedroom closets include custom built-in towers and/or drawers for added storage and function. The professionally finished walk-out basement by Reborn Renovations offers its own covered patio with private entry, full rear windows for excellent natural light, a full kitchen with dishwasher, reverse osmosis water system, long island with ample seating, additional bar fridge, living area, dining space, a large fourth bedroom with space for office/workspace, separate laundry, full bathroom with linen tower, and ample mechanical room storage. This space is ideal for multi-generational living, nanny quarters, extended house guests, or independent young adult living.
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