Things to do in Okotoks Area
Okotoks & Area
In addition to activities at the campground, there is lots to see and do in the area. From sunny days to rainy days, here are a few things to consider.
The Big Rock – Enormous Glacial Erratic moved here by glaciers 10,000 years ago – 12 kms
Olde Town Okotoks Shopping District – Check out their website for events and list of merchants – 4 kms
Kayben Farms Sunshine Park – 12+ acres of nature, farm and fun – 7 kms
Chinook Honey Farm & Meadery – learn about bees, honey & mead – 8.6 kms
The Saskatoon Farm – U-pick, cafe & gift shop – 8 kms
Okotoks Dawgs Baseball – Western Major Baseball League, and the season typically runs late May to early August – 1.5 kms
The Millennium Lanes – 5 pin bowling including lanes with bumpers and Glo Bowling – 2.3 kms
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 kms
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.
Town of Okotoks Visitor and Activity Guide
Bar-U Ranch 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 kms
Spruce Meadows – International show jumping venue – 30 kms
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 kms
Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area – 4,800 acre day-use area ideal for birding – 41 kms
Frank Lake – one of the best birding venues in the area – 29 kms
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump – UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum of Blackfoot culture- 139 kms