Road Cycling When you’re itching for a ride (for me and many other cyclists, this is a daily occurrence!), you’ve got to choose wisely. Sure, a quick rip through your neighborhood can scratch the itch. But when you’ve got some time and need a real ride, the options tend to shrink. That is unless you’re…
Adventure lies in wait all around Cochrane. And let’s face it, we’re all ready to venture (safely) outdoors while the gorgeous summer weather continues. Here are some of our favourite things to do and places to go. Not all are open this season, for obvious reasons but ALL are worth the wait. Howling at the…
Come learn about the fascinating history and ecology of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park from our long time Park steward, Jim Wood. This guided tour will take you along Yodel Loop where incredible views await! Tour is limited to ten people to ensure social distancing. The walk will be between 2-2.5 hours. Book your spot today!…
This week, your CTA team would like to Celebrate the summer with you! Let’s just say 2019-2020 school was incredibly unique! This Saturday take the day to cool down and breath….whether you are a student, a teacher, or a newly homeschooling parent ???? Get moving and bike to the Market by the Bow, to support…
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park The idea didn’t make a lot of sense to young Nicholas. “It’s winter,” he said. “You can’t go biking in winter, dad!” I told him that in this day and age, when people can send robots to Mars and cross oceans in rowboats, we can totally go biking in winter. Especially…
Bragg Creek Trails About two hours into our hike – our quest: to summit Moose Mountain – we broke through the pines and found our lunch spot on the bare, wind-scoured ridge. Thanks to a Thermos of hot coffee, delicious homemade Asian wraps, and endless prairie-and-mountain views, we lingered on our little perch. For…
Welcome to the 5th Annual Cochrane Pumpkin Festival. There are many ways to participate in this fun and free community event. Individuals, businesses and groups can show their passion and community spirit by carving a pumpkin to Light up the Ranche pathway. Last year, almost 300 pumpkins light the pathway. You may also consider entering…
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…
Biking in Cochrane Dipping and diving along the quiet, spring-fed creek, the ride along the Cochrane Ranche Trail is just my speed. No gut-busting uphill sections. No death-defying descents. The 5.9 km trail is flowy, fun, and epitomizes what a green (with some shades of “blue”) mountain bike trail should be all about. Indeed, the…
Cochrane is a small town with a big feeling in the heart of a stunning valley. For those who appreciate the unexpected, Cochrane is full of pleasant surprises, from the majestic landscape to the comfortable feel of the historic downtown. It’s a feeling you have to experience to understand. It’s both unexplainable and unmistakable.