Top 13 Places to Visit in
Cochrane | Alberta
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Historic Cochrane Ranche
Cochrane was established in 1881 as the Cochrane Ranche, after a local rancher Henry Cochrane. Now Cochrane Ranche is a community park that features all of Cochrane’s Indigenous and Western heritage. You will find a quaint museum in a historic 110-year-old building, a reconstructed corral, and an interpretive trail highlighting the site’s natural and human […]
- 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2K8
- 1-825-475-5599
- https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/listings/historic-cochrane-ranche-10821/
Historic Downtown Cochrane
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Don’t miss this unique historic street in the heart of Cochrane. The locals call it Main Street, but it’s officially 1st Street West. Painted black with red trim, The Rockyview Hotel is one of the town’s oldest buildings. There’s a restaurant, a saloon around the corner, and you can still rent rooms upstairs, all done […]
- 304 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X8
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- https://cochranetourism.ca/the-heart-of-historic-downtown-cochrane/
Labour Day Rodeo & Parade
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Labour Day Cochrane Labour Day Rodeo is considered one of the toughest Amateur Rodeo in Canada and FCA sanctioned. The first rodeo took place here in 1966. Photo: Thank you for visiting my page, CC-BY-2.0
Home Town of Paul Brandt
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Cochrane resident Paul Brandt is the most awarded male Canadian country artist. In 1996, Brandt won Top New Male Artis of the Year at the CMT awards. Since then, Brandt has released multiple singles that have reached the Billboard Hot Country Songs. Brandt moved back to Alberta in 2006 and lives near Cochrane. Photo: Buckspring, […]
Home Town of George Fox
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William George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter. He was a leading figure in Canadian country music in the late 1980s and 1990s. Fox was raised in Cochrane in a family of cattle ranchers. He lived, breathed, worked the farm, and played in a rock band in his teens. In 1981, when he was 21 […]
Riverfront Park
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Riverfront Park is a gorgeous community park in the heart of Cochrane. The park features a playground with slides and swings, a disc golf course, and picnic areas. Riverfront Park is located on the Bow River and has a boat launch to access the incredible river. Photo: cochranetourism.ca
- Griffin Rd W, Cochrane, AB, Canada, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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- https://cochranetourism.ca/directory/riverfront-park/
My Greek Plate
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Chef Nikolaos Kontongianni of My Greek Plate has a wealth of experience working in fine dining, the experience he has brought to My Greek Plate in Cochrane. My Greek Plate uses only local ingredients from local farmers’ markets to bring guests the best culinary experience possible. Photo: facebook.com/www.mygreekplate.ca
- 110 3rd Avenue West, Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A6 Canada
- (587) 362-3332
- https://mygreekplate.com/
Home Town of John Hufnagel
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John Hufnagel is the President and General Manager of the Calgary Stampeders; he is also a Cochrane native. Spending plenty of time in both the NFL and CFL, Hufnagel is a football powerhouse in his own right. He has won 4 Grey Cups and a Super Bowl. He was the CFL’s Coach of the Year […]
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Alberta’s premier outdoor experiences. Nestled on the Bow River, the Park is a mixture of foothills, plains, and river ecosystems where elk, moose, deer, bears, birds, and big cats can be seen. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park has an abundance of hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, and campsites. […]
- Glenbow Road, Cochrane, Alberta Canada
- +1 403-678-0760
- https://albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/glenbow-ranch-pp/
Cochrane Golf Club
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Featuring nine holes and an 18-hole mini-golf course, Cochrane Golf Club is perfect for all ages and skill levels. The course is pet friendly, and if it rains, you will receive a voucher to return another day with their 100% rain check guarantee. Photo: cochranegolfclub.ca
- 240 Riverview Dr., Cochrane, AB, Canada, AB T4C 1K9
- (403) 932-5103
- https://cochranegolfclub.ca/#
Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery
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The Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery was founded in 1970. It exhibits the work of Don Begg, an international award-winning bronze sculptor who is based in Cochrane, Doug Stephens and many other professional artists. The gallery has sculpted over 100 monuments; many of those masterpieces have been recognized globally. It also has miniatures […]
Recommended by Mariyam Sardar & Darla Chloe Daniva | MacEwan University
- 205 2 Ave E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B9
- (403) 932-2611
- https://www.donbeggstudiowest.ca/
MacKay’s Ice Cream
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A shop that started as a general store was transformed into Mackay’s Ice Cream, which has been running for 75 years. Mackay’s Ice Cream is locally made and is situated in Cochrane’s historic downtown area. It offers more than 50 amazing flavours of ice cream and is made fresh with 100% Western Canadian high-butterfat cream. […]
Recommended by Mariyam Sardar & Darla Chloe Daniva | MacEwan University
- 220 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E7
- (403) 932-2455
- https://www.mackaysicecream.com/
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is a non-profit sanctuary that helps in homing rescued wolfdogs. Its main purpose is to educate people on wolfdogs. The tours can be self-paced or guided by a tour guide that educates about wolfdogs and wolves. In addition, they also offer tours that allow interaction with the wolfdogs. Photo: https://www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/
Recommended by Mariyam Sardar & Darla Chloe Daniva | MacEwan University
- 263156 Range Rd 53, Cochrane, AB T0M 2E0
- (587) 890-9653
- https://www.yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com/