Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary Always aware, instincts heightened. The pack is your family. You are playful and devoted to the others. You are a protector…highly intelligent. You snuggle, you show affection. You howl, you cry. The domestic side loves the attention but the wild still calls. You have returned to a natural space. Here you are…
Tourism Matters Tourism week – May 24 – 31, 2020, is an annual celebration of Canada’s Tourism organizations, businesses, and partners! Let’s celebrate Tourism Week by showing some love to your favourite local business or saying thank you to the volunteer organizations that plan and host the numerous events we all love to attend in…
Cochrane Ranche Walking Trail Welcome to the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. We hope you enjoy your visit. This Trail Guide directs you on a self-guided walking tour. The tour requires light hiking ability and will take approximately one hour to complete. Find the numbered posts that correspond to the stops along the trail and learn…
The Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo takes place on the September long weekend. A world class rodeo, with a small time feel. Our rodeo action is up close and personal! Discover all the amazing things happening during the rodeo, from the marketplace, to the kids area, entertainment and more. C’mon out to Cochrane, Alberta and enjoy…
Saturday March 7th 10:00 – 11:00 AM Parc Expose Downtown Cochrane The Rally Cars will be on display on 1 St. W between 2nd and 3rd Ave in Cochrane. Stop by to meet the teams and get an up close look at the cars. Sunday March 8th, Forest Reserve Spectator Stages Exciting action again this…
Cochrane Light Up If you love Christmas, you will definitely want to attend Cochrane’s Light Up—an annual street party that kick-starts the holiday season in Cochrane’s Historic Downtown. On arrival, the first thing I noticed was the bewildering hot dog buns that occupied the table tops of every sponsoring station. I soon realized that this…
Historic Cochrane Ranche Whether you’re after exercise, photos of wildlife, a history lesson, or just some fresh air, head to Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. This 136 acre park is beautiful year-round, but especially breathtaking in the fall with changing leaves. But you can find more than nature in the Ranche. Upon arriving, take notice of…
Riverfront Park Imagine walking down a path past a strand of multi-coloured poplars in the fall as the leaves feather to the ground, back-dropped against the pure blue, big Alberta sky. One cannot help but become immersed in nature, and that is what Cochrane’s Riverfront Park encompasses, nature. The park reflects the natural setting it…
Cochrane Historic Ranche Site Cochrane Ranche Site is a large community park (in a gorgeous natural setting) that’s steeped in western culture, Indigenous history, and numerous recreational opportunities, including family-friendly mountain biking trails. A few of the additional attractions in the park include: a quaint museum located in a historic 110-year-old building, a popular Farmer’s…
Fly Fishing on the Bow River The Bow River meanders through Cochrane. Riverfront Park is ideal for fly fishing. The pathways, take you along the banks of the Bow River. Try the mouth of Big Hill Creek, a short walk from the parking lot at Riverfront Park. Brown and Rainbow Trout as well as Rocky Mountain…