Guidebook for Cochrane

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Guidebook for Cochrane

Food Scene

Simple and authentic Italian pizzas and pastas. Awesome tiramisu. Gluten-free options.
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The Boot
205 1 St E
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Simple 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.
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Fence & Post
214 1 St W
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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.
Coffee roasted in-house, good baking and lunch options. Cochrane's original coffeehouse and still a thriving hub for locals.
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Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd
114 2 Ave W
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Coffee roasted in-house, good baking and lunch options. Cochrane's original coffeehouse and still a thriving hub for locals.
Really tasty Indian food with vegetarian options. Within walking distance of the tiny house.
Jaipur
114 3 Ave
Really 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 W
Super casual and really friendly, locally-owned spot for a tasty lunch. Within walking distance of the tiny house.
Good food and service. Patio seating in the summer.
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My Greek Plate
110 3 Ave
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Good food and service. Patio seating in the summer.
Authentic Nepalese cuisine
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.
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Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial Point
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Our 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.
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Ducks On The Roof
205 3 Ave
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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.

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.
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Cochrane Ranche
101 Ranchehouse Rd
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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.
Stunning views and extensive walking/biking trails.
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Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
255001 Glenbow Road
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Stunning 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.
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Riverfront Park
Griffin Road West
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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.

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 Ave
A 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.
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Heavenly Outhouse
312 1 St W
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Specialty 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.
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Cochrane Farmers Market
800 Griffin Road East
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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.
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 E
Women's and children's consignment clothing. Also large selection of new children's and baby items including educational toys.
Women's consignment ranging from casual to formal including lots of shoes!
Styles Between Us
312 1 St W
Women's consignment ranging from casual to formal including lots of shoes!
Unique items made by local artisans
The Social Spot Marketplace
Unique items made by local artisans

Essentials

The closest grocery store to the tiny house (10-15 min. walk)
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Save-On-Foods
65 Bow St
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The 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 W
A 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.
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Two Pharmacy
100 Grand Boulevard
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Extremely community-minded and competent owners and staff. In addition to standard pharmacy products, Two carries natural supplements and food items.

Entertainment & Activities

Locally-owned, nice theatre with good popcorn!
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Cochrane Movie House
218 Fifth Ave
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Locally-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.
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Krang Spirits
315 1 St E
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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.
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.
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Fallentimber Meadery
5543 Township Rd 302
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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.
We've heard good things about this place! By appointment, so you may have to plan ahead a bit.
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The Cave Sauna Day Spa
316 3 St
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We've heard good things about this place! By appointment, so you may have to plan ahead a bit.