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| Place | Cochrane |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Alberta (AB) |
| Location | 2,3-26-4-W5 |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.206667 |
| Longitude | -114.466944 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | IAADI |
Cochrane is a town in 2,3-26-4-W5, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Cochrane is located at 51.2067°N, 114.4669°W.
Cochrane sits where the foothills begin their gentle ascent towards the Rockies, a landscape sculpted by wind and water into rolling grasslands that give way to steeper inclines. It lies 32.9 km west-south-west of Airdrie, AB (from Airdrie, AB: bearing 253°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-west of Glenbow. The Bow River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its path nearby, its presence a constant murmur in the air, its banks often dotted with cottonwood trees whose leaves rustle like secrets in the breeze. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the sharp, crystalline blue of a winter day to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a prairie sunset, painting the town in hues that speak of both wildness and a quiet resilience. Even in the heart of Cochrane, the scent of pine and damp earth can drift in on the wind, a reminder of the untamed country that presses in from all sides. The story of Cochrane is deeply entwined with the railway that once drove its growth, a steel artery connecting this nascent settlement to the wider world, a story that echoes in the names of its streets and the enduring spirit of its people. Ranching and agriculture have long been the bedrock of the local economy, the broad fields stretching out under the immense sky bearing witness to generations of hard work and a deep connection to the land. Today, Cochrane has evolved, its character a blend of its rural roots and a vibrant, growing populace drawn to its breathtaking setting and the promise of a life lived closer to nature. The iconic Big Hill, a prominent landmark visible from many vantage points, stands as a silent sentinel, a constant reminder of the dramatic topography that shapes this part of Alberta.
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Location data for Cochrane is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |