2016 Cochrane Visitor Guide - Alternate Routes
2016 guide to activities, shopping, staying, eating and playing in Cochrane Alberta.
2016 guide to activities, shopping, staying, eating and playing in Cochrane Alberta.
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Take the alternate route, and discover unique <strong>Cochrane</strong> traditions and events along the way.<br />
May<br />
> 2 & 3<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Art Club’s Annual Art Show and Sale<br />
“A Spring Event Featuring Original Fine Art”<br />
10am-4pm | Free admission<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Rd<br />
403 932 5715 | cochraneartclub.com<br />
> 2 & 3<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> and District Trade Show<br />
Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm<br />
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre<br />
800 Griffin Rd | cochranechamber.ca<br />
$2/person/day; Kids under 12 - free<br />
> 3-6 and May 10th<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Rotary Youth Talent Festival<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Toyota, 8 River Heights Dr, and<br />
RockPointe Church, 255024 Lochend Rd<br />
cochraneyouth.com<br />
The festival focuses on vocal and instrumental<br />
performance, while also providing opportunities<br />
for presentations of musical theatre, speech, band,<br />
and composition.<br />
> 9<br />
Anniversary Celebration<br />
at Just Imajan Art Gallery<br />
10am-5pm | 320 1st St W | justimajan.com<br />
Just Imajan Gallery invites the public to drop<br />
into the gallery for a piece of Anniversary<br />
cake - celebrating seven years in business!<br />
> 9<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Humane Society Spring Peticure<br />
1-4pm | 62 Griffin Industrial Pt<br />
cochranehumane.ca<br />
For a minimum of $5 donation per pet, you<br />
can get your pet feeling and looking great! All<br />
proceeds will benefit the animals.<br />
> 9<br />
5 Peaks Trail Running Series<br />
(Race 1 of the 2015 season)<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | 5peaks.com<br />
See website for registration, race times,<br />
events and fees.<br />
> 16<br />
Flea Market at Beaupre Hall<br />
10am-3pm | beauprehall.com<br />
Drop by the hall for a visit, good food, and<br />
great bargains on gently used treasures.<br />
Beaupre Hall is located just 15 minutes west<br />
of the Town of <strong>Cochrane</strong>. Take Highway 1A<br />
west to Highway 40, turn right (north), drive<br />
one kilometre, Hall is located on the right<br />
hand side of Highway 40.<br />
> 16-18<br />
Grand Opening Weekend at<br />
Calaway Park - Western Canada’s Largest<br />
Outdoor Amusement Park<br />
245033 Range Rd 33, Calgary<br />
Just off Hwy 1 at Exit 169/Springbank Rd<br />
403 685 6102 | calawaypark.com<br />
> 16-18<br />
Calgary Kennel Club Dog Show<br />
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre<br />
800 Griffin Rd | slssportscentre.com<br />
$15 family day passes allow access to all<br />
drop-in activities throughout the event.<br />
> 18<br />
Shooting for the Cause Paintball Big Game<br />
2nd Annual Cancer Charity Event<br />
9am | Capture the Flag Paintball & Airsoft<br />
403 932 9510 | capturetheflag.com<br />
Hwy 1A west of <strong>Cochrane</strong> to Hwy 40 and<br />
travel 22 km north.<br />
> 24<br />
Pace and Chase Event<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 26<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Music Society Celebration of Music<br />
Spring Concert<br />
7:30 pm | 403 932 3005 | cochranemusic.ca<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Dr<br />
> 30<br />
Town of <strong>Cochrane</strong> Children’s Festival Presents:<br />
DR. VON HOULIGAN’S CARNIVAL OF<br />
CALAMITIES!<br />
Three shows: 1pm, 4pm, 7pm<br />
Mitford Park | Westrock Rd<br />
Tickets 403 851 2534 | cochrane.ca<br />
Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages!<br />
New format this year. Recreation, Culture<br />
& the Arts proudly brings you a carnival of<br />
entertainers, acrobats and hilarious mishaps.<br />
All ages welcome! $8 in advance, $10 at the<br />
door (subject to availability). No charge for<br />
children under 2 who do not require a seat.<br />
June<br />
> Begins June<br />
Dragon Flight Archery’s<br />
Outdoor Sports League<br />
403 637 0266 | dragonflightarchery.com<br />
> 6<br />
Capital One Race for Kids in support of Boys<br />
& Girls Club of <strong>Cochrane</strong> and Area<br />
raceforkids.ca<br />
> 12-13<br />
Extreme Cowboy Event<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 13-15<br />
Alberta Horse Trials Clinic<br />
<strong>Cochrane</strong> Agricultural Society Grounds<br />
NW corner of Hwys 1A & 22 | Spectators welcome<br />
cochraneagsociety.com<br />
> 14<br />
Commemorative Spring Services of Worship<br />
3pm | Historic McDougall Memorial Church<br />
West of <strong>Cochrane</strong> on Hwy 1A<br />
mcdougallstoneymission.com<br />
The McDougall Stoney Mission Church was built<br />
in 1875 and stands as the oldest building on the<br />
original site in Alberta. This is the site of Southern<br />
Alberta’s first settlement, Morleyville. The services<br />
will include presentations which illustrate and<br />
reflect upon the historic role of the church and its<br />
founders and members. All are welcome.<br />
A <strong>Cochrane</strong> Tradition!<br />
> 14<br />
Footstock<br />
Western Canada’s premier race is now a one<br />
day event featuring a 5km, 10km, Duathlon,<br />
and Iron Kids Triathlon<br />
footstock.ca<br />
> 14<br />
Spring Tea at Beaupre<br />
1-4pm, Tickets: $5 | beauprehall.com<br />
Beaupre Hall, 263035 Beaupre Creek Rd<br />
Beaupre Hall is located just 15 minutes west<br />
of the Town of <strong>Cochrane</strong>. Take Highway 1A<br />
west to Highway 40, turn right (north), drive<br />
one kilometre, Hall is located on the right<br />
hand side of Highway 40.<br />
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