The Boot Restaurant opened in 2016. It’s a cozy space with just 10 tables. The walls feature vintage posters with dreamy Italian locales like Milano, Capri, and Firenze. Bottles of wine, Campari and Aparo sit on the shelves. There is animated chatter between the servers, regulars and new customers alike. The eatery is designed to…
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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.
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If you love to throw clay, make a stop at Saffron Collective Studios. Located in downtown Cochrane, this trendy studio offers classes for six-year-olds to adults. It also offers memberships to those who prefer access to the facility 24 hours a day, making this studio an artist’s haven. Saffron is also a gallery that showcases…
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You can’t beat the views and the peaceful feeling when you tee-off at Cochrane’s Links of GlenEagles. The course is tucked into the side of the big hill that descends into the Cochrane valley. The layout presents beautiful views as well as challenges for golfers of various levels. You’ll experience big ravines, cliffs and both…
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Privately guided hiking, backpacking, canoe, and rafting trips. Gypsy’s Caravan – Adventure Hostel aims to bridge the gap between ‘I want to’ and ‘I’m going to’. We are encouraging new aspiring outdoorsmen and women by providing family and friends the opportunity to take part in a private escape in your beautiful backyard. Book as a…
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Ready to start planning your Cochrane adventure? Our brand-new Visitor Guide is filled with activities to get you inspired and excited! Cochrane is where you find nature underscored by history. It’s a place that creates a feeling that’s hard to define and even harder to forget. This beautiful magazine is filled with images and insider…
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Mountains. Prairies. Foothills. A historic main street. The town of Cochrane has it all and then some. If you see a lineup on the main street, you’re in the right place for starting to explore the town that is home to one of Alberta’s most famous ice cream shops – MacKays. But that’s just the…
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There’s nothing like sitting down to a home cooked meal that has been lovingly prepared by hand, using family recipes passed down from generation to generation, each dish crafted from the best ingredients – no packages or cans. It can be even more special when someone is sharing their culture with you through their food.…
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Cochrane’s Self Guided Art Tour Just when you think there is nothing more to see in Cochrane, you will be pleased to discover a self-guided art tour that spans across Historic Downtown. There are currently 17 stops in the tour, and they can generally be divided into four categories: (1) Gateways and panels; (2) Sculptures;…
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Thanks to a thick layer of fog funneling through the valley, hanging like a sheet above the golden banks of the Bow River, the mood for the morning is set. It’s tranquil. It’s surreal. And it’s truly magical. Deer, a doe and a fawn, glide along a fescue-capped ridge line and,…
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