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…
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Cochrane Lanes If you are searching for something exciting to do in Cochrane, Alberta, that is full of fun and entertainment for everyone, then look no further than the locally owned Cochrane Lanes located in the heart of Cochrane on Railway St. West. More than just a bowling alley Cochrane Lanes is more that a…
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Earth Rocks!! Spirit of Oneness Despite having limited appreciation for rocks and their healing powers, when I visited Earth Rocks I remember feeling unusually clear-headed just moments upon my arrival. At first, I dismissed the sensation as simply having a good day; but when I met store owner, Tara Sue Moore, I became more convinced…
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The Venue Bar & Grill If you haven’t been to Cochrane’s newest “Hot Spot”, The Venue Bar & Grill you have been missing out!! The definition of a venue is” the place where an activity or event happens”. This defines “The Venue” to a “T”! Hub for Social Networking The Venue is a collaboration of great “Red…
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Cochrane Pumpkin Lantern Festival I became a kid again when I arrived at the Pumpkin Lantern Festival. The wiry trees across the landscape of Cochrane Historic Ranche were the perfect creepy backdrop for goblin pumpkins scattered throughout. Daylight was quickly dissipating, so I took advantage of what remained to peruse and marvel at all the…
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Fallentimber Meadery Just north of Cremona the nice lady on my phone (Google Maps is a beautiful thing) instructed me to turn west on Township Road 301A and travel another 15 kilometers to the rather remote Fallentimber Meadery. I followed her orders and was promptly greeted with a gorgeous panoramic vista of the rugged Rockies…
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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…
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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…
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Kananaskis Ranch Brewster’s Golf With a bunch of bogeys already under my belt, I stood on the par-5 11th and decided to let the big dog eat. No more irons off the tee. But, like many holes at Brewster’s Kananaskis Ranch Golf Course, the fairway was narrow. Tubular, in fact, and the margin for error…
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Cochrane Classic Car Club As a child, I was fascinated with classic cars and hot rods. My dream was to one day own a Porsche 356 convertible, similar to the one that Kelly McGillis drove in Top Gun. Unfortunately, this dream has not materialized; so whenever possible, I jump at the opportunity to hang out…
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