Things to do in Okotoks Area
Okotoks & Area
When you are visiting the area plan to stay a while. In addition to activities at the campground, there is lots to see and do in the area. There are festivals in Okotoks throughout the summer, shopping from boutique to.big box stores, dining from fast food to gourmet, and a variety of galleries and antique shops. From sunny days to rainy days, here are a few things to consider. Get a taste in our blog post “A Day in Okotoks” and then come back and follow some of the links.
The Big Rock – Enormous Glacial Erratic moved here by glaciers 10,000 years ago – 12 km – read our blog post about The Big Rock here
Town of Okotoks Disc Golf – Family fun activity in Sheep River Park – 3.8 km
The Saskatoon Farm – U-pick, cafe & gift shop – 8 km
Okotoks Dawgs Baseball – Western Major Baseball League, and the season typically runs late May to early August – 1.5 km
The Millennium Lanes – 5 pin bowling including lanes with bumpers and Glo Bowling – 2.3 km
Okotoks Off Leash Dog Park – 38 acres fully fenced. Parking is located just NE of the 32nd Street E. & Don Seaman Way intersection or SW corner of Drake Landing Loop. – 2 km
Okotoks Pathways Map – A total of 49 kms of pathways reaching every corner of town. Our favorite is the Sheep River Valley Pathway. This circle route is 7.7 kms and crosses the river on both bridges in town.
Okotoks Recreation Centre – indoor pool, exterior water spray park and fitness centre
Bar U National Historic Site – Discover the history of ranching in Southern Alberta. At one time this operation covered 160,000 acres with as many as 30,000 head of cattle. – 57 km
Spruce Meadows – International show jumping venue – 30 km
Leighton Art Centre – Connect with art, history and the land. Located in the former home and studio of famous landscape artist A.C. Leighton and his wife Barbara, you can experience art, history and the land. The views to the west of the foothills and Rocky Mountains are icing on the cake. – 31 km
Turner Valley Gas Plant National & Provincial Historic Site – here you will discover history at the birthplace of Alberta’s energy industry – 28 km
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area – 4,800 acre day-use area ideal for birding – 41 km
Frank Lake – one of the best birding venues in the area – 29.3 km
Okotoks Farmers Market – Fridays ONLY (in season) 8.8 km
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump – UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum of Blackfoot culture- 139 km