Top 13 Places to Visit in Cochrane | Alberta

Region:

Foothills of the Rockies

Known For:

Historic western town | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park | Bow River views | Cowboy culture | Local shops & cafés | Gateway to the Rockies

Best For:

Day Trips from Calgary | River Walks | Western Charm | Scenic Drives

01. Historic Cochrane Ranche

• Address: 20 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2K8
• Phone: 1-825-475-5599
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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.

02. Historic Downtown Cochrane

• Address: 304 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X8
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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.

03. Labour Day Rodeo & Parade

• Address: 109 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A4
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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.

04. Home Town of Paul Brandt

• Address: Downtown Cochrane AB
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Cochrane resident Paul Brandt is the most awarded male Canadian country artist. In 1996, Brandt won Top New Male Artist of the Year at the CMT awards.

05. Home Town of George Fox

• Address: 43015 George Fox Trail, Cochrane, AB
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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.

06. Riverfront Park

• Address: Griffin Rd W, Cochrane, AB, Canada, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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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.

07. My Greek Plate

• Address: 110 3rd Avenue West, Cochrane, Alberta T4C 1A6 Canada
• Phone: (587) 362-3332
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Chef Nikolaos Kontongianni of My Greek Plate has a wealth of experience working in fine dining.

08. Home Town of John Hufnagel

• Address: Downtown Cochrane Alberta
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John Hufnagel is the President and General Manager of the Calgary Stampeders; he is also a Cochrane native.

09. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

• Address: Glenbow Road, Cochrane, Alberta Canada
• Phone: +1 403-678-0760
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of Alberta's premier outdoor experiences.

10. Cochrane Golf Club

• Address: 240 Riverview Dr., Cochrane, AB, Canada, AB T4C 1K9
• Phone: (403) 932-5103
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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.

11. Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery

• Address: 205 2 Ave E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B9
• Phone: (403) 932-2611
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The Studio West Bronze Foundry and Art Gallery was founded in 1970.

12. MacKay’s Ice Cream

• Address: 220 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 2E7
• Phone: (403) 932-2455
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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.

13. Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

• Address: 263156 Range Rd 53, Cochrane, AB T0M 2E0
• Phone: (587) 890-9653
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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is a non-profit sanctuary that helps in homing rescued wolfdogs.