Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
Enjoy a peaceful creekside hike that’s accessible for the entire family at Big Hill Springs Provincial Park. This 1.6-km trail is secluded and makes for an easy loop showcasing idyllic…
Alberta hidden gems: Top 10 things to do in Cochrane
Cochrane is an undiscovered (and uncrowded) gem of a town at the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies. You’ll find it nestled in the rolling foothills just 20 minutes west of…
Winter adventures: 9 things to do in Cochrane, Alberta
Winter brings out the explorer in all of us, no matter how old we are. Whether your adventure level means skis and snowshoes, or catching snowflakes on your tongue while…
ITINERARY: The perfect summer vacation family weekend in Cochrane
Be swept away by the charm of Cochrane, Alberta with the perfect summer vacation itinerary. Pairing scenic beauty with summer fun ideas, you’ll find a range of family-friendly activities from…
4 new ways to get outdoors in Cochrane this winter
Winter weather isn’t always frightful—get outside on a bluebird day for activities the whole family can delight in. Take a casual stroll or hike in a dazzling winter wonderland, and…
Fun Festivities in February
Celebrate Unique National Holidays! There may be 6 more weeks of winter if prairie prognosticator Balzac Billy is to be believed, but winter or no winter, it is time to…
Get outside and Snowshoe!
Snowshoeing Adventures Here’s the beautiful thing about snowshoeing: you don’t need to be a finely tuned and trained athlete to do it. You need legs. You need some time. You…
Fun-filled family things to do in Alberta this weekend
If you’re looking for fun, family-friendly things to do in Alberta this weekend, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take in the hidden gems that Cochrane has…
Scavenger Hunt at Cochrane Ranche
Cochrane Ranche Walking Trail Welcome to the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. We hope you enjoy your visit. This Trail Guide directs you on a self-guided walking tour. The tour requires…
Winter Shenanigans with the Boys
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park After fifteen minutes of “good” behavior (and by “good” I mean there were no unprovoked ambushes, no snowballs to the back of the head,…