Guidebook for Cochrane
Food Scene
Simple and authentic Italian pizzas and pastas. Awesome tiramisu. Gluten-free options.
8 residents recomanen
The Boot
205 1 St ESimple and authentic Italian pizzas and pastas. Awesome tiramisu. Gluten-free options.
High-end, well-crafted cuisine using regional ingredients. Nice atmosphere and well-curated wine list. On Main Street, within walking distance of the tiny house.
23 residents recomanen
Fence & Post
214 1 St WHigh-end, well-crafted cuisine using regional ingredients. Nice atmosphere and well-curated wine list. On Main Street, within walking distance of the tiny house.
Coffee roasted in-house, good baking and lunch options. Cochrane's original coffeehouse and still a thriving hub for locals.
22 residents recomanen
Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd
114 2 Ave WCoffee roasted in-house, good baking and lunch options. Cochrane's original coffeehouse and still a thriving hub for locals.
Jaipur
114 3 AveReally tasty Indian food with vegetarian options. Within walking distance of the tiny house.
Super casual and really friendly, locally-owned spot for a tasty lunch. Within walking distance of the tiny house.
Donair On The Run
407 1 St WSuper casual and really friendly, locally-owned spot for a tasty lunch. Within walking distance of the tiny house.
My Greek Plate
110 3 AveGood food and service. Patio seating in the summer.
Aama Nepalese Cuisine
Authentic Nepalese cuisine
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local brewery, walking distance from the tiny house. Serving their own brews plus other microbrewery offerings. Full food menu and occasional live music.
29 residents recomanen
Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial PointOur local brewery, walking distance from the tiny house. Serving their own brews plus other microbrewery offerings. Full food menu and occasional live music.
If you're looking to catch a sports game on TV, Ducks on the Roof is the local joint with big screens and pub food. Also walking distance from the tiny house.
10 residents recomanen
Ducks On The Roof
205 3 AveIf you're looking to catch a sports game on TV, Ducks on the Roof is the local joint with big screens and pub food. Also walking distance from the tiny house.
Parks & Nature
Nice walking trails, including one leading up to Cochrane's "Men of Vision" statue. Good place for a picnic, and the site of the farmer's market.
12 residents recomanen
Cochrane Ranche
101 Ranchehouse RdNice walking trails, including one leading up to Cochrane's "Men of Vision" statue. Good place for a picnic, and the site of the farmer's market.
Stunning views and extensive walking/biking trails.
29 residents recomanen
Parc Provincial de Glenbow Ranch
255001 Glenbow RoadStunning views and extensive walking/biking trails.
Good picnic spot with a playground. Connects to Cochrane's extensive river path system for anything from a casual stroll to a workout on bike or foot. Disc golf course here as well.
10 residents recomanen
Riverfront Park
Griffin Road WestGood picnic spot with a playground. Connects to Cochrane's extensive river path system for anything from a casual stroll to a workout on bike or foot. Disc golf course here as well.
Shopping
A pottery collective studio with a wide selection of finished products for sale. Plus classes for all ages, including private date nights.
Saffron Collective Studios
205 3 AveA pottery collective studio with a wide selection of finished products for sale. Plus classes for all ages, including private date nights.
Specialty shopping for decor, bath products, jewelry, and seasonal.
8 residents recomanen
Heavenly Outhouse
312 1 St WSpecialty shopping for decor, bath products, jewelry, and seasonal.
Saturday mornings from June to September, the market becomes the town's social hub where you can shop for artisan crafts and foods, and locally-grown produce.
8 residents recomanen
Cochrane Farmers Market
800 Griffin Road EastSaturday mornings from June to September, the market becomes the town's social hub where you can shop for artisan crafts and foods, and locally-grown produce.
Women's and children's consignment clothing. Also large selection of new children's and baby items including educational toys.
Great Things in Store
80 Railway St EWomen's and children's consignment clothing. Also large selection of new children's and baby items including educational toys.
Styles Between Us
312 1 St WWomen's consignment ranging from casual to formal including lots of shoes!
The Social Spot Marketplace
Unique items made by local artisans
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
65 Bow StThe closest grocery store to the tiny house (10-15 min. walk)
A little on the higher end, but a shop with some great wines and really knowledgeable staff. Plus wine tastings each month.
VinestoneWine Co.
608 2 St WA little on the higher end, but a shop with some great wines and really knowledgeable staff. Plus wine tastings each month.
Extremely community-minded and competent owners and staff. In addition to standard pharmacy products, Two carries natural supplements and food items.
6 residents recomanen
Two Pharmacy
100 Grand BoulevardExtremely community-minded and competent owners and staff. In addition to standard pharmacy products, Two carries natural supplements and food items.
Entertainment & Activities
Cochrane Movie House
218 Fifth AveLocally-owned, nice theatre with good popcorn!
Our local distillery, Krang Spirits, is just a few minute's walk from the tiny house. They're open late afternoons most days for sampling and purchase.
7 residents recomanen
Krang Spirits
315 1 St EOur local distillery, Krang Spirits, is just a few minute's walk from the tiny house. They're open late afternoons most days for sampling and purchase.
Fallentimber uses their own local honey to produce a variety of high-quality meads. They provide tastings and tours every weekend. You can purchase mead, honey, and beeswax products at the shop and linger for a picnic in their rural outdoor space.
6 residents recomanen
Fallentimber Meadery
5543 Township Rd 302Fallentimber uses their own local honey to produce a variety of high-quality meads. They provide tastings and tours every weekend. You can purchase mead, honey, and beeswax products at the shop and linger for a picnic in their rural outdoor space.
We've heard good things about this place! By appointment, so you may have to plan ahead a bit.
9 residents recomanen
The Cave Sauna Day Spa
316 3 StWe've heard good things about this place! By appointment, so you may have to plan ahead a bit.