Come celebrate our 10th anniversary on August 8th and 9th! We will be offering free tours and programming over the course of both days. Stay tuned as we finalize details and check back for registration links. We are looking forward to celebrating with all our supporters!
According to National Day Calendar, “retailers, sponsors, parks, and individuals around the world host events showcasing this rebellious and creative culture. A combination of athleticism, dance, and art, skateboarding has grown up in an urban world. It also crosses multicultural divides and speaks to a diverse population. Skaters test the laws of gravity with a…
According to National Day Calendar, “National Go Fishing Day on June 18th each year encourages us to drop a line – in the nearest stream, pond, lake, or river. Taking a break from our daily routine to bait a hook and catch some fish can be a relaxing endeavor.” Did you know that the ponds…
According to National Day Calendar, National Prairie Day celebrates the beauty and ecological value of this often-overlooked ecosystem. Glenbow Ranch is 3,200 acres of native fescue grassland!! It is a special place to enjoy stunning vistas, rolling hills, and you might spot the occasional cowboy as you explore nearly 40 km of paved and shale…
According to National Day Calendar, National Take A Walk In The Park Day on March 30th each year encourages us to stretch our legs on our favourite trail or at our neighbourhood park. After a long busy day, a calming and therapeutic way to relax would be a nice, leisurely walk in the park. Glenbow…
Here’s the cold hard truth: the weather in southern Alberta is unpredictable. And that’s on a good day. You can blame it on the mountains, our northern co-ordinates, our legendary Chinook winds, the high elevation we live at, and so on and so forth. And, for this reason, Albertans seem to love their indoor recreation…
Autumn in Cochrane is shaping up to beat historical averages in the weather department. Of course it wouldn’t be early fall without an early snowfall, but let’s put that behind us and break out the bicycles for some seasonal cycling. Local trails Mitford Park Loop via Riverfront Park is 2.4 km of easy and scenic…
Zero Gravity Skate Park Rest assured; we would have been looking forward to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games when skateboarding was to makes its debut as an Olympic sport. Sure, some “traditionalists” are skeptical. But, while the old schoolers may not yet feel the vibe, millions of millennial’s are stoked. The sport is alive…
Come learn about the fascinating history and ecology of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park from our long time Park steward, Jim Wood. This guided tour will take you along Yodel Loop where incredible views await! Tour is limited to ten people to ensure social distancing. The walk will be between 2-2.5 hours. Book your spot today!…
In 2019, we celebrated Indigenous Days with our neighbours, the Stoney Nakoda people in partnership with Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. It was a celebration of community and reconciliation! We learned about the rich history of lands and the culture of our neighbors, the Stoney Nakoda people. We experienced Indigenous dance, music, signing, art and sport.…