Guidebook for Cochrane
Food Scene
Authentic Italian good in a casual, homey atmosphere. Great food and wonderful staff.
8 locals recommend
The Boot
205 1 St EAuthentic Italian good in a casual, homey atmosphere. Great food and wonderful staff.
Jaipur
114 3 AveGreat food and atmosphere.
This is one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. Coffee is fantastic and great selection of home baked goodies. In the winter the fireplace is always burning - nice, cosy atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd
114 2 Ave WThis is one of the best coffee shops I've ever been to. Coffee is fantastic and great selection of home baked goodies. In the winter the fireplace is always burning - nice, cosy atmosphere.
Best place to go for lunch - nice selection of soups, and sandwiches are made on fresh baked bread. The Guy rueben is a must try!
18 locals recommend
Guy's Cafe & Bakery
201 Grande BlvdBest place to go for lunch - nice selection of soups, and sandwiches are made on fresh baked bread. The Guy rueben is a must try!
Cochrane's famous ice-cream shop - be prepared to wait in line on any warm summer day!
59 locals recommend
MacKay's Ice Cream
220 1 St WCochrane's famous ice-cream shop - be prepared to wait in line on any warm summer day!
The Gentry Espresso Bar
312 Fifth AveGreat gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches!
Donair on the run has been in business in Cochrane since 2004. They have recently upgraded from a small takeout place to a full service restaurant. The donair pizzas are fantastic!!
Donair On The Run
407 1 St WDonair on the run has been in business in Cochrane since 2004. They have recently upgraded from a small takeout place to a full service restaurant. The donair pizzas are fantastic!!
Great atmosphere. Enjoy a burger and sample the local brews.
29 locals recommend
Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial PointGreat atmosphere. Enjoy a burger and sample the local brews.
Community Flatbread Co.
185 1 St EGreat unique flatbreads and a fun atmosphere!
Parks & Nature
A great little hike that takes you to the iconic Cochrane Cowboy statue and continues along the ridge and back through a beautiful creek side forest.
12 locals recommend
Cochrane Ranche
101 Ranchehouse RdA great little hike that takes you to the iconic Cochrane Cowboy statue and continues along the ridge and back through a beautiful creek side forest.
Just a short 5 minute drive away, Glenbow Ranch is a great place to go explore the expansive trail system - go for an hour, or pack a lunch and spend the day. Great place for biking as well.
29 locals recommend
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
255001 Glenbow RoadJust a short 5 minute drive away, Glenbow Ranch is a great place to go explore the expansive trail system - go for an hour, or pack a lunch and spend the day. Great place for biking as well.
This is a great park to visit anytime of year...a photographer's paradise. Beautiful waterfalls flow year round. This is a short hike that is great even for the little ones.
41 locals recommend
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
Big Hill Springs RoadThis is a great park to visit anytime of year...a photographer's paradise. Beautiful waterfalls flow year round. This is a short hike that is great even for the little ones.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
263156 Range Rd 53Only an hour's drive away, Banff is a must see to anyone visiting the Rockies - whether you are into hiking up one of the majestic mountain trails, spending a day on the slopes, or just strolling around the townsite and enjoying some fantastic food options - there is something for everyone in one of the most scenic places in Canada!
614 locals recommend
Banff
Only an hour's drive away, Banff is a must see to anyone visiting the Rockies - whether you are into hiking up one of the majestic mountain trails, spending a day on the slopes, or just strolling around the townsite and enjoying some fantastic food options - there is something for everyone in one of the most scenic places in Canada!
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
65 Bow StShopping
Unique selection of home decor, art, giftware, jewelry and bed, bath & body products.
8 locals recommend
Heavenly Outhouse
312 1 St WUnique selection of home decor, art, giftware, jewelry and bed, bath & body products.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre Calgary
220 9 Ave SEWonderful venue for live theatre with world class productions.
Calgary Zoo
Great way to spend the day if you are in the city.
Everything Else
The Cave is a great place to unwind after a day in the mountains. Treat yourself to some relaxation and stress release in the five sauna rooms and two relaxation rooms. A truly rejuvenating and unique experience.
9 locals recommend
The Cave Sauna Day Spa
316 3 StThe Cave is a great place to unwind after a day in the mountains. Treat yourself to some relaxation and stress release in the five sauna rooms and two relaxation rooms. A truly rejuvenating and unique experience.
Favorite Hikes
A great hike near the town of Canmore, offering incredible views of the valley and townsite. Rated as a moderate hike - probably takes 4 - 5 hours to complete return trip.
86 locals recommend
Ha Ling Peak
A great hike near the town of Canmore, offering incredible views of the valley and townsite. Rated as a moderate hike - probably takes 4 - 5 hours to complete return trip.
This a short, scenic hike right in the Banff townsite. If you only have one day to explore Banff - this is a great hike that will still allow plenty of time to wander around the townsite and get a nice lunch or dinner in. The trail has lots of gental switchbacks to the summit and offers great vistas. Usually hiking time is 40 to 60 minutes to the summit.
Tunnel Mountain Trail
Tunnel Mountain TrailThis a short, scenic hike right in the Banff townsite. If you only have one day to explore Banff - this is a great hike that will still allow plenty of time to wander around the townsite and get a nice lunch or dinner in. The trail has lots of gental switchbacks to the summit and offers great vistas. Usually hiking time is 40 to 60 minutes to the summit.
A great ridge hike in Kananaskis that is less travelled than many of the more touristy hikes near Banff. First kilometer to the get up on the ridge is the steepest part of the trail, which afterwards follows the ridge to several peaks. You can make your way to the furthest peak (probably about 2 - 3 hours one way ) or turn around at any point to descend the same route. Great 360 views from the ridge.
Wasootch Ridge
A great ridge hike in Kananaskis that is less travelled than many of the more touristy hikes near Banff. First kilometer to the get up on the ridge is the steepest part of the trail, which afterwards follows the ridge to several peaks. You can make your way to the furthest peak (probably about 2 - 3 hours one way ) or turn around at any point to descend the same route. Great 360 views from the ridge.
A 5 km walk along a gravel road followed by a 30 minute slog up will get you to a very cool ice cave. Or, to forego the boring walk up the road, hop on your bikes and get to the trailhead in 15 - 20 minutes. Bring a lock to lock your bikes to a tree. Also, make sure to bring a good headlamp and a warm jacket - the ice formations in the cave remain all summer and it is chilly in there - but sure feels great on a hot day!
Canyon Creek Ice Cave
A 5 km walk along a gravel road followed by a 30 minute slog up will get you to a very cool ice cave. Or, to forego the boring walk up the road, hop on your bikes and get to the trailhead in 15 - 20 minutes. Bring a lock to lock your bikes to a tree. Also, make sure to bring a good headlamp and a warm jacket - the ice formations in the cave remain all summer and it is chilly in there - but sure feels great on a hot day!
A spectacular, moderate hike overlooking Lake Louise. Although the first part of this hike up past Lake Agnes Tea House will likely be very busy any day of the week in the summer months, once you veer off the main trail between the tea house and Little Bee Hive, the crowd will thin out considerably as this is where the real hiking begins. Even though this hike is in the heart of the very touristy Lake Louise area - it doesn't seem to be one of the mainstream hikes in the area.
Mount St. Piran
A spectacular, moderate hike overlooking Lake Louise. Although the first part of this hike up past Lake Agnes Tea House will likely be very busy any day of the week in the summer months, once you veer off the main trail between the tea house and Little Bee Hive, the crowd will thin out considerably as this is where the real hiking begins. Even though this hike is in the heart of the very touristy Lake Louise area - it doesn't seem to be one of the mainstream hikes in the area.