Tony Nicastro still remembers the beginning of his career as a restauranteur. “My Auntie looked at me at said ‘so you will start working this weekend?’ I was nine”. Tony’s Grandparents immigrated from Italy in the 1950s, later starting a tradition of authentic Italian cuisine in Calgary including Stomboli Inn. After working alongside his Nonna…
Heavenly Outhouse & Poor David’s Owner of Heavenly Outhouse and Poor David’s in Historic Downtown Cochrane, Karrie Peace is a force of nature, a whirling dervish that wastes no time –ever – and has a lot of fun in the process. One Wild, Precious Life Poet, Mary Oliver asks, “What is it you plan to…
Let’s Stampede Up Cochrane! The stampede may not take place this year but in the spirit of this iconic event, we can still celebrate right? Your CTA team knows this town and like the Stampede, our community spirit cannot be cancelled. So, let’s celebrate together as we don our cowboy attire giving a nod in…
This weekend It’s all about giving back to your community! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS Your Cochrane Tourism Team wants you to know what you can experience when you visit your local farmers market. You have the opportunity to talk to your local farmers…to learn about their products and their operation…so make sure you take the…
This week, your CTA team would like to Celebrate the summer with you! Let’s just say 2019-2020 school was incredibly unique! This Saturday take the day to cool down and breath….whether you are a student, a teacher, or a newly homeschooling parent ???? Get moving and bike to the Market by the Bow, to support…
Looking for ideas this Father’s Day weekend in Cochrane? Our Cochrane Tourism Team has created a very special Cochranite Father’s day itinerary with local shopping and dining in town! We’ve got some tasty and local last-minute gift ideas that will satisfy his sweet-tooth, add to the bar-cart, or help step up his grilling game. Because…
Historic Cochrane Ranche Whether you’re after exercise, photos of wildlife, a history lesson, or just some fresh air, head to Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. This 136 acre park is beautiful year-round, but especially breathtaking in the fall with changing leaves. But you can find more than nature in the Ranche. Upon arriving, take notice of…
Prairie Girls Vintage Market For years and with no success, I have shopped for a sitting bench that is unique, hand-made, functional, and rustic. I had no expectations whatsoever when I walked into the Prairie Girls Vintage Market, but surprisingly the perfect bench presented itself to me within just 20 minutes of my arrival. I…
Cochrane Lions Club Rodeo With Cochrane a short jaunt from Calgary, it’s easy to step away from the concrete and into the bleachers to experience a truly western event – up close and personal! The Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo is full of action, entertainment, wild rides and tough competitors. And you, the spectator, are…
Cochrane Street Market Third Thursday Each Month June to Sept Fresh produce? Check. Food trucks? Check. Live music? Check. A host of eclectic vendors selling home-made goodies? The street was lined with them. Indeed, our mid-summer visit to the Cochrane Street Market had all the ingredients for a memorable half-day getaway from the big-city burbs.…