Cochrane (Alberta) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Alberta, Canada
About Cochrane (Alberta)
The town is a popular destination forice creamandcoffeein its quaint western-oriented stores, and for windsports, golfing, hiking and other adventure activities. Cochrane is known for outdoor pursuits. It is a centre for paragliding instruction. The hill is a popular training ground for cyclists from the area, who take advantage of its 7% grade and 3.5 km distance. Major industries include lumber, construction, retail, and agriculture (ranching). Cochrane is also a small industrial centre. Cochrane was established in 1881 as the Cochrane Ranche, after Matthew Henry Cochrane, a local rancher. It became a village in 1903, and it had a newspaper and volunteer fire department by 1909. Cochrane was incorporated as a town in 1971.
Top Attractions in Cochrane (Alberta)
Explore the best things to see and do in Cochrane (Alberta):
- ★Bert Sheppard Stockmen's Foundation Library and Archives
- ★Cochrane WinterFest
- ★Great Cochrane Outhouse Races
Where to Eat in Cochrane (Alberta)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Guy's Cafe & Bakery
- 🍴MacKay's
- 🍴Thanh Thy
Where to Stay in Cochrane (Alberta)
- 🏨Bow River Inn
- 🏨Bow RiversEdge Campground
- 🏨Days Inn & Suites Cochrane
- 🏨Hereabouts B & B
- 🏨Ramada
- 🏨Rocky Mountain View B&B
Cochrane (Alberta) Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: