Cochrane (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Ontario, Canada
About Cochrane (Ontario)
The main industries in Cochrane are transportation, railway, tourism, and forestry. There is also marginal farming around Cochrane. Although the soil is considered to be of good quality, the growing season is too short to have substantial crop production. Before Cochrane was founded, it was used as a summer camping ground by indigenous people, and a stopping place for fur traders travelling to Moose Factory. In the early 20th century, the National Transcontinental Railway was built through the area, and in 1907, the place was selected as the junction point with the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway. In November 1908, the lots were sold by auction and a railway town formed. It was named for politician and merchant Frank Cochrane, a former mayor of Sudbury and a federal Cabinet minist
Top Attractions in Cochrane (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Cochrane (Ontario):
- ★Cochrane Public Library
- ★Northern Ontario Tri-Culture Festival
- ★Polar Bear Conservation and Educational Habitat and Heritage Village
- ★Tim Horton Events Centre
- ★Tim Horton Memorial Museum
Where to Eat in Cochrane (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Golden Flower Restaurant
- 🍴JR's Barbecue Ranch
- 🍴Kaylob's Kafe
Where to Stay in Cochrane (Ontario)
- 🏨Best Western Swan Castle Inn
- 🏨North Adventure Inn
- 🏨Polar Bear Habitat Camping
- 🏨Station Inn
- 🏨West Way Motel
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