Cochrane tourist information
Cochrane Alberta has 11,000 people in town, named for Senator Matthew Hendry Cochrane. He began the first large-scale ranching in the area in the 1880´s. He would raise cattle in the area and drive them to the stockyards beside the railroad in Calgary. Cochrane Hill, north east of the town, has an incredible view south over the town, the Bow River, across the foothills and west to the Rocky Mountains. The Stoney Indians called the prominent hill "Manachaban" (the Big Mount) where they collected their bows and arrows.
The town is home to Mackay’s Ice Cream, which for over 50 years has attracted visitors with its popular homemade ice cream. The town’s architecture is distinctly western-style. This creates an appropriate atmosphere for the local arts scene. The town is close to several unspoiled film locations for westerns, including "Legends of the Fall" and the Lonesome Dove television series.
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The Strength of Cochrane's community lies in its diversity. From plywood and lumber manufacturing, the district's Coca-Cola distributor , Hydro and Co-generation power stations, the tourism industry to a call centre, Cochrane has it covered.
An abundance of economically priced commercial, industrial and residential serviced land is available.
The cost of doing business greatly affects your bottom line. Cochrane and Area boasts the lowest telecommunication rates in Canada. An average three bedroom bungalow sells for well below the provincial average, with the added advantage of living where advanced technologies and a natural environment meet.
Cochrane aerial map
Please click on any icon on the Cochrane aerial tourist map, to find close by places, offering hotels and tourist information. You can zoom in and zoom out our touristical map as well as switch between satelite and map view of Cochrane.
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