Cochrane has been announced as one of the Most Welcoming Towns in Alberta by World Atlas.

"A stunning skyline, especially when there is snow on the mountains (which, in this part of North America, there almost always is), that is still in touch with what makes cities appealing."

Cochrane was joined by eight other entries across the province including Banff, Canmore and Drumheller.

"Cochrane has good shopping options (from boutiques to consignments shops), a full range of dining (from elevated casual dining to ethnic restaurants to craft brewery pubs), and enough sports and recreation to rival Canmore (from disc, mini, and regular golf, to paintball, climbing, paddling the Bow River/Ghost Lake, and hiking/camping throughout Crown Land). "

Bragg Creek was also named into the top nine. "Along with some cozy inns, B&Bs, and campgrounds, Bragg Creek's infrastructure is all about making the outside ordinary."

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