Cochrane Alberta Real Estate

Situated just 22 kilometers west of the thriving City of Calgary is the town of Cochrane, Alberta. Cochrane, Alberta real estate represents one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. Home to an estimated population of 13,760, Cochrane is one of Alberta’s fastest growing towns. It is also a strategic part of Calgary’s Census Metropolitan Area and a member community of the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP).

Established in 1881 as the Cochrane Ranche by Senator Matthew Henry Cochrane, the area became a village in 1903 and an official town in 1971. Cochrane, Alberta real estate is thriving for many reasons, not the least of which is its convenient proximity to both Calgary and the mountains.  As you drive into Cochrane from Calgary you are greeted by some of the most stunning, panoramic mountain views anywhere in Canada.

The Town of Cochrane is intersected by Highway 1A and Highway 22. It sits at the base of Big Hill in the Bow River Valley at an elevation of 3,890 feet. The town has a unique reputation for its western culture, which can immediately be noticed while strolling down the town’s streets, especially Main Street.

In addition buyers who are interested in Cochrane, Alberta real estate for their permanent residence, there are also a number of folks who target Cochrane as an ideal vacation spot. Many people trek to the area for its famed ice cream in the quaint western-oriented stores, as well as for its wind sports, golfing, cycling, hiking, and other adventure activities. Paragliding and skydiving are also quite popular, especially at the Muller Family school, located at the top of the Big Hill.

In addition to a popular place to live and visit, Cochrane also serves as a small industrial centre with industries such as lumber, construction, retail, and agriculture or ranching. It is also well known as one of the very few communities in all of Canada with no business tax, making it an attractive location for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Cochrane’s many annual events also attract a number of new residents and visitors. Some examples include the Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair, Dominion Day Tea, Labour Day Rodeo & Parade, the Terry Fox Run, and Christmas Lightup. The town is also home to attractions such as the Bert Sheppard Stockmen’s Foundation Library and Archives and the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site.

If Cochrane sounds like the ideal place for you and your family, contact expert Realtors Ian and Jayne Wisdom to learn more about Calgary, Alberta real estate. Ian and Jayne can be reached directly at 403.995.4200.