The Town of
Okotoks Visitor Information Centre
Located
at the Station Cultural Centre
53 North Railway Street
938-3204
Email: visitorinfo@okotoks.ca
Look around. Mountains and prairies, forests and wildlife, courteous and
spirited people, historic and cultural attractions. You've found Okotoks, in the
heart of foothills country.
From your first visit, you'll know that Okotoks is someplace special. Our parks
invite family picnics and the activities around town will provide entertainment
for everyone in your group - year round.
Located in one of Alberta's finest recreation areas, Okotoks is an outdoor
place. Alternating terrains of discovery reveal rivers, valleys, meadows and
mountains. You can enjoy the quiet serenity of museums, libraries, the cultural
centre, or the pristine Sheep River Valley. For the more adventurous, there's
fishing, hiking and access to three local courses to test your golfing skills.
For the thrill seekers, take a hands-on flying lesson at the Okotoks Flight
Centre.
To view a western Canadian map,
click here.
To view a Okotoks regional map,
click here
To view a detailed street map,
click here
Okotoks is known for the "Big Rock" deposited by glaciers from
the last ice age. Some pictures are below:
The Big Rock is located 5 minutes west of
Okotoks, follow the Big Rock Trail to get there.
Above Pictures (c) Chris McGoey-Smith
Visit the Town of Okotoks website:
www.okotoks.ca
Also Why not visit the Cowboy trail:
http://www.thecowboytrail.com
Saddle Up & Drive Alberta’s Cowboy Trail! - Updated for 2004
Nestled
between the Rocky Mountains and the Canadian prairie, in the high ranching
country of Alberta, is the historic Cowboy Trail. This 700 km route along
highway 22 is the source for western vacations and adventures. Stay at a guest
ranch or working ranch at one of our farm and ranch vacations. Experience a
horseback trail ride or pack trip with an outfitter into some of Alberta’s
prettiest country. Take in a rodeo, festival or a pow-wow
for a day. Visit one of our many world class attractions. Stay in a western
hotel, motel, or pristine wilderness campground. To experience the real west,
please contact any of our preferred suppliers on this web site. For custom
travel arrangements, one of our specialty
Tour Operators would be
pleased to assist you.
To
view a full size map of the Cowboy Trail click on the image below:
