Whether you like to hike, run or bike, Mountview Cottage is close to many great trails like Bragg Creek and Kananaskis trails. 

• The Western Heritage Center offers great hiking trails, a western Historical Museum and Interpretive Centre honouring the livestock and rodeo heritage. The local restaurant offers refreshments and is complete with a souvenir shop. The Western Heritage Centre is only 6 km away.
  

• The scenic Bow River offers great fishing and boating experiences. The river is noted as one of the best trout fishing areas in Canada. Fly fishing in this area is very popular. While you're there, be sure to watch for Bald Eagles, Red Foxes, Deer and Coyotes in the Cochrane area.
  

• The Calgary Stampede is the biggest outdoor show in the world every July. 
  

• Cochrane Rodeo has entertainment for the Labour Day weekend. 
  

• Calaway Amusement Park - Family Fun - is a short 20 minutes away on #1 highway. It opens May 24 and runs through to Thanksgiving weekend.
  

• Spruce Meadows is a world renowned horse jumping facility and can be toured any time. 
  

• Several golf courses are located nearby.
  

• Several  ski hills are located within 1 hour from Mountview Cottage, including Canada Olympic Park, Sunshine Village, Lake Louise, Fortress and Evergreen. 

Cochrane is only 10 minutes away. It has an old fashioned, western look to it and the world-famous homemade ice cream is wonderfully delicious! You can browse in the craft stores, view art & bronze displays, or lunch at a variety of coffee shops or restaurants. 

Drumheller is where the dinosaurs once roamed and is just over an hour away. A great day trip to travel through the Badlands, view the Hoodoos and visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum.

We can put you in touch with tours and transportation.