Cochrane is a quiet small town setting only 45 minutes from the Rocky Mountains and the world-class tourism offered by Banff and Canmore, just 20 minutes from the city of Calgary with all its urban offerings, and 25 minutes from Historic Bragg Creek. Historic downtown has pioneer-era storefronts, and the town's motto is "How the West is Now!". Wide variety of restaurant choices. Outdoor summer markets and community events, extraordinary hiking and cycling, downhill & XC skiing in winter, the world-renowned Calgary Stampede every July, Christmas Light-Up ... the possibilities are endless! Or simply stroll along the neighbourhood walking trails that lead you out onto the high rolling prairie lands or hill ridges with incredible mountain views to the west, or down to the wooded valley floor and along the Bow River. It's magical!