Wildcat Ridge Retreat’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Ghost Lake Park is a 4 minute drive from the rental house. There is public access to the boat launch for water activities, and a recreation area with fire pits. Our property has a lot of outside parking to accommodate those who are bringing a boat to the lake.
Ghost Reservoir Recreation Area
The Ghost Lake Park is a 4 minute drive from the rental house. There is public access to the boat launch for water activities, and a recreation area with fire pits. Our property has a lot of outside parking to accommodate those who are bringing a boat to the lake.
The park is located on the outskirts of Cochrane and has a lot of pathways for hiking, biking, and geocaching. There are also picnic areas to enjoy, and the park offers some great viewpoints as it follows along the Bow river.
29 locals recommend
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
255001 Glenbow RoadThe park is located on the outskirts of Cochrane and has a lot of pathways for hiking, biking, and geocaching. There are also picnic areas to enjoy, and the park offers some great viewpoints as it follows along the Bow river.
They are only a 5 minute drive from the vacation house and are highly rated. They offer Interactive tours that must be reserved. You can also drop in, but the minimum requirement for children to visit is 6 years old.
35 locals recommend
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary
263156 Range Rd 53They are only a 5 minute drive from the vacation house and are highly rated. They offer Interactive tours that must be reserved. You can also drop in, but the minimum requirement for children to visit is 6 years old.
Activities
A good option for an indoor activity that is in Cochrane which is a 12 minute drive from the rental house. They offer swimming, fitness equipment, climbing, ice skating, curling, and an indoor turf and track.
21 locals recommend
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
800 Griffin Rd EA good option for an indoor activity that is in Cochrane which is a 12 minute drive from the rental house. They offer swimming, fitness equipment, climbing, ice skating, curling, and an indoor turf and track.
This golf course is among the top 10 public golf courses in Alberta. They have some amazing views of the Bow river and mountains. They also have 18 holes and are a 15 minute drive from the rental house.
12 locals recommend
The Links of GlenEagles
100 Gleneagles DrThis golf course is among the top 10 public golf courses in Alberta. They have some amazing views of the Bow river and mountains. They also have 18 holes and are a 15 minute drive from the rental house.
Nakiska ski resort in Kananaskis is a 39 minute drive from the rental house. Alpine Sport Rental shop is located at the base and can rent out the equipment needed for skiing or snowboarding.
70 locals recommend
Nakiska Ski Area
2 Mt Allan DrNakiska ski resort in Kananaskis is a 39 minute drive from the rental house. Alpine Sport Rental shop is located at the base and can rent out the equipment needed for skiing or snowboarding.
Attractions
This is an outdoor amusement park that operates May weekend to mid October. It is located at a 27 minute drive south from the rental house.
159 locals recommend
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33This is an outdoor amusement park that operates May weekend to mid October. It is located at a 27 minute drive south from the rental house.
The Stampede is scheduled from July 5-14 for 2024 and is open from 11:00am - midnight every day. It is a 45 minute drive east of the vacation house into the city of Calgary.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe Stampede is scheduled from July 5-14 for 2024 and is open from 11:00am - midnight every day. It is a 45 minute drive east of the vacation house into the city of Calgary.
The park is located in Calgary on a 127 acres of parkland. It operates from late May to mid October, and is a 47 minute drive from the house.
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWThe park is located in Calgary on a 127 acres of parkland. It operates from late May to mid October, and is a 47 minute drive from the house.
The Zoo offers year round events and experiences. It is a 45 minute drive east from the vacation house into the city of Calgary.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
The Zoo offers year round events and experiences. It is a 45 minute drive east from the vacation house into the city of Calgary.
Food scene
All options are located in the town of Cochrane, which is a 12 minute drive from the vacation house.
Mr Mozzarella Pizza
They have amazing pasta dishes and fresh salad.
Chinese Wok
They serve a buffet every day of the week.
Canadian Pizza Unlimited
They have great pizza and fried chicken.