Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Cochrane

"Prince's Island Park is a very popular downtown park in Calgary. Found on the Bow River directly north of the downtown business core, it is the location of many lunch breakers and "recreationalists" alike, looking to enjoy the outdoors while being immersed by the sounds of nature. Read more about Calgary Activities at Princes Island Park today!"

"A favourite urban escape for Calgarians, Prince’s Island Park sprawls across 20 hectares on a northward bend in the Bow River. It’s a fantastic place for travellers to enjoy some of the city’s quieter moments. There’s plenty to do in Prince’s Island Park."

"Prince’s Island Park is the perfect spot to escape the busyness of downtown Calgary without going far. Flower gardens, expansive grassy spaces, and several bridges make for a picturesque park in the city centre."

"Fort Calgary is the birthplace of the modern city of Calgary, first established in 1875. Built to foster relations with the local Indigenous people and fight illegal trade of whisky, the fort transformed as the railroad arrived and the city grew. It is now a history museum sharing the complicated history of the region."

"Found in the downtown area at the meeting place of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, Fort Calgary is easy to get to via LRT and is a great place to learn, discover and enjoy!. Find out more about the local attraction at Calgary Activities - Fort Calgary."

"Featuring 11sqkm (4sqmi) of native grasslands, Nose Hill Park is Calgary’s biggest park. It might be surrounded by residential neighborhoods, but the overall effect of the wild moors is one of rugged remoteness. Visitors are asked, kindly (this is Canada, after all), to stay off the grasslands as they’re a threatened ecosystem, but hikers and cyclists are still privy to panoramic views of downtown Calgary in the distance."

"I love Nose Hill Park and its rolling hills for sunset photography sessions. I specifically like meeting at the South parking lot because it offers some fantastic views of Calgary downtown (after a 10 minute walk uphill). There are also a lot of great trees in that area which will be perfect when fall rolls around."

"Nose Hill Park is an 11-square-kilometer natural nature park in Calgary’s northwest district. The park was founded in 1980 and covers an area of 11 square kilometers. In the northwest corner of the city, the Nose Hill Natural Environment Park is surrounded by 12 residential neighborhoods."

"Devonian garden is a massive indoor park and botanical garden with over 550 trees, 20,000 plants, a green wall, koi ponds, a children’s play area, and sculptures by local artists, all designed as a part of a seasonal natural exhibition. The building now also has a shopping mall integrated within that redefines the nature of the experience of such a commercial activity among peace and natural beauty."

"Hidden away inside the Core Shopping Centre is Devonian Gardens, an indoor garden comprising a full city block. In winter, when there’s a tundra outside, it can get downright nippy, so the tropical plants are a welcome sight. It also has koi ponds, a living wall and a food court, so it’s the perfect place to go if you need some downtime."

"Fill the day of love exploring the indoor botanical gardens of Devonian Gardens. Immerse yourself in nature indoors in the heart of Calgary with over 500 types of trees, 50 plant species, magical water features, and even fish ponds!. Keep warm in this free space that might even be the picture-perfect place to get down on one knee!"

"If you’ve visited the Bow Habitat Visitor Centre or the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, then you have been in this park. Home to 15 hectares of reconstructed wetlands, this gorgeous park is located barely northeast of the city’s downtown and just off of the Bow River. Whether you want to picnic, hit the playground, explore the expanse of trails or visit the hatchery, there’s plenty to do when you come to Pearce Estate Park."

"The park is nestled in a curve of the Bow River and stretches out over 21 hectares of wetlands and is home to the Bow Habitat Visitor Center and the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery. Here pathways and interpretive trails wind past ponds and along streams through a balsam poplar riverine forest with birch, dogwood, and willows. The forest attracts white-breasted nuthatch, gray catbirds, swallows, flickers, and goldeneye."

"This one gets the award for the most underrated Calgary location for engagement and family photography. The Bow Habitat Station and Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery is located at Pearce Estate Park which makes it an ideal spot for a fun filled family day. You can have your photo taken and teach your kids about the Bow River wildlife on the same day!"

"The large natural environment park runs for 164 hectares along the northern bank of the Bow River. Here you can bring your four-legged friend along and explore the mature riverine forest and grasslands on the hiking trails. Picnic at picturesque spots close to the waterfall where a scenic outlook provide panoramic views of the Bow River Valley."

"The boardwalk leads to Waterfall Valley, which is quite small, but a lot of fun for the kids. The water glistens in the sunlight as it trickles down the very unique rock face and looks very pretty. And since I love sharing fun facts; as per the City of Calgary website, it is “an unusual, spongy-looking, geological formation called tufa”."

"Bowmont Park has some of the nicest and relaxing pathways along the river. Spend your lazy summer days tubing down slow offshoots of the river or go for a long bike ride from here and end up anywhere in the city using the pathway systems. Learn more about Bowmont Park"

"Head on down the the northwest corner of Calgary to check out Riley Park. This beautiful 9 hectare park is complete with a cricket pitch, wading pool, gardens, playground, and all the other amenities a family would need like washrooms, water fountains, and a concession. Although Riley Park has a wading pool and not a spray park I thought I would include it on my list as it is one of my family's favourite places to cool off in the summer."

"Riley Park is a lovely destination park located in northwest Calgary, next to the Kensington shopping center. Riley Park was once a key component of the Cochrane Ranch, which spanned 146,000 acres. The farm was homesteaded by Thomas and Georgina Riley and their family of ten children in 1888, and after Thomas’ death in 1909, the land was returned to The City of Calgary."

"Located right in Calgary’s inner city, this picnic spot is just down the hill from SAIT and up the road from the hustle and bustle of Kensington. Buy some picnic supplies from Sunnyside Natural Market and spend the whole day in the park. There’s a cricket pitch for the sports fans, a playground and flower and rock gardens."

"Stanley Park is a popular inner city park with lots to offer visitors, including outdoor BBQ areas, a baseball diamond, public swimming pool, wading pool, open green areas and Elbow River access. It's an excellent place to go if you want to outdoor BBQ, play games on an open field, launch your boat onto the Elbow River or perhaps sit poolside and enjoy the warmth of the sun. You could even park your car at the Repsol Sport Centre and run to Stanley Park or vice versa for a work out along the connecting paved pathways."

"Shibuya Izakaya was founded in 2007 and is named after a famous Tokyo station, the Shibuya station. This Calgary sushi restaurant is focused on a casual and relaxing atmosphere mixed with Japanese tapa-style dishes, sushi, sashimi and different types of sake. It has been featured in many local newspapers and blogs and is definitely a place to check out!"

"A post shared by Shibuya Izakaya Calgary (@shibuyaizakayacalgary) on Jun 25, 2019 at 12:03pm PDT. This spot has been offering Calgarians sushi since 2007. Its name was inspired by Shibuya station in Japan, and it offers quality sushi, sashimi, sake, and more."

"What: With hot stone therapy, Swedish massages, couple’s massages, and more, Riverside Spa is the perfect place to take that special someone. Where: 110 Point McKay Crescent NW, Calgary. Base cost: One hour therapeutic massage: $130"

"At Riverside Spa, you are invited to relax and nurture your mind, body and spirit while they take care of you. The quality of services here is at par with those normally found in high-end spa resorts; hence, you will not...more"

"When it comes to Calgary spas, Riverside spa is the crown jewel. If you decide to visit it, you will most definitely have the time of your life over there. You can find everything that you want in a spa in Calgary."

"Hammam Retreat & Spa is the best day spa in Calgary for Morrocan and Middle-eastern techniques. Hammam is the Islamic ritual for public bathing in a steamed area, a service the spa offers with its sauna. This day spa offers hot stone and relaxation massage therapy, facials, and waxing."

"Located in Hotel Le Germain, Santé Spa is an absolute urban paradise that caters to both travellers and locals. The location cannot be better, on the top floor of the hotel directly across from the Calgary Tower, where a...more"

"Marking the centennial of Canadian Confederation in 1967, Confederation Park is considered a model in landscape design. Natural wetland areas, thriving with aquatic vegetation and exotic species, sits side-by-side a natural playground, designed to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. A tipped over Voyageur canoe is the centrepiece of the natural playground, along with a multi-level fort and water pump kids will love."

"Confederation Park is located in the northwest quadrant of Calgary. It's one of the largest in the city, spanning through multiple communities including:. It's also home to the Confederation Park Golf Course, a 9-hole course with driving range and putting green."

"Whether it's the winding paths, creek or the multiple parks to play on, you will love visiting Confederation Park. Learn more about Confederation Park"

"Applestone Park has a huge accessible playground with equipment suitable for kids of all ages and ability levels. Hands down one of Calgary’s best and biggest playgrounds. I would encourage everyone to make the trip to see it but especially if you have a child with special needs."

"What we love: enormous playground with a wide variety of equipment for kids of all abilities and ages, tennis courts and an outdoor exercise circuit near the playground, undercover picnic gazebo with picnic tables"