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Pure Mountain Adventure is a touring company with plenty to offer the Cochrane area. This eco-tourism company provides small, intimate tours allowing you to gain a more personal experience. The tours have ten or less people per tour.

The company is located in central Alberta. They use many of the Provincial Parks of the Canadian Rockies and Kootenays for their tours. The tours cover many popular areas including:

• Kimberly
• Kananaskis Country
• Banff
• Lake Louise
• And Many More!

The tours are split into summer, winter and rafting tours with plenty of great choices.

Summer Tours

The summer tours require at least 4 people, but no more than 10. Some of the tour choices include:

• Banff Day Tour - Includes pick up and drop off,

Portofino Ristorante has been open in Cochrane for about 10 years. This is an Italian restaurant and one of the top choices in the area for an excellent Italian meal. The comfortable atmosphere is perfect for both family dining and romantic dates.

The Menu

This restaurant has three specific menus: Lunch, Dinner and Dessert. Each is a bit different and provides a great selection of Italian choices.

The lunch menu includes:

• Bruschetta
• Calamari Arabiata
• Cannelloni
• Linguini Bescatore
• Spaghetti
• Salmon
• Grilled Beef Fillet
• Chicken Parmigiana
• Veal Picatta
• And More!

There are also daily specials for lunch.

The dinner menu includes:

• Mussels Calabrese
• Escargots della Casa
• Minestrone Soup
• Seafood Soup

Started in 1998, the Cochran Movie House is a great spot for entertainment. Whether you come for a birthday party, private screening or a regular movie, this is an excellent theater. Here are some of the things you can expect at the movie house.

Doors Open Cochrane

This event is coming up on April 24th and 25th at the Cochrane Movie House. Doors Open Cochrane will allow participants to enjoy a behind the scenes look at movie presentations. Guided tours will be available every 45 minutes on Friday and Saturday.

The events will run from 2pm to 5:30pm on Friday and from 10am to 12pm on Saturday. It's a first come, first serve basis with a maximum of 25 people per tour.

Private Screenings and Birthday Parties

The Movie House provides private

MacKay's Ice Cream is one of the most popular choices in the Cochrane area. It was started back in 1946 when James and Christina MacKay took over the general store. Over the years, the ice cream has expanded and many new flavours have been added to the line-up. Today, the business is in the third generation of the family with Meghan and Mark taking over the business.

Ice Cream Flavours

Many flavours can be found at MacKay's Ice Cream. Some of the flavours are traditions, while others are a bit different. Some of the top flavours include:

• Maple Walnut
• Strawberry
• Chocolate Fudge Chunk
• Tiger
• Cookies & Cream
• Bubblegum
• Chocolate
• Vanilla

These are certainly not the only flavours offered at the ice cream shop, however. They

Finding the right tour for an adventure seeker isn't exactly easy. A historic tour or food tour may not be enough. However, the right trail adventure will fit perfectly with an adventure seeker. Here's the type of tour you may enjoy if you love adventure.

Hidden Trail Adventures

Since 2002, this tour company has been taking people into the Rocky Mountain foothills for fun. Whether a tour for a few hours is necessary or a full day ride, they know the best places to go for adventure.

Riding an ATV through the countryside provides more than just adventure, however. The views are quite amazing and there's plenty of opportunity to see wildlife. Tours can be adapted to fit any type of rider from the beginner to the experienced. You don't need to have

Cochrane offers many advantages for small business owners. Whether you're looking to expand or open your first location, Cochrane should be high on your list. Here's why the city is a great choice for your business.

The History of Cochrane Business

Cochrane has a strong history with business. It has been a desirable location for businesses to put down roots for over a century. Even though the city has changed, it still has an entrepreneurial spirit throughout.

The Location is Great

Since Cochrane is found just off Highway 22 and Highway 1A, it's a great location for businesses. The city sits only 20 minutes from the Trans Canada Highway and about 25 minutes from downtown Calgary. This makes it easy to get to the major areas, yet provide a

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Dragon Flight Archery is a great choice for training, equipment sand more. This attraction is about 90 minutes southwest of Red Deer and about 75 minutes northwest of Calgary. It covers about 50 acres of natural terrain for play, practice and plenty of fun.

The Field Course

Training on the archery field course is a great way to get better with a bow. The course features 14 3D targets and it complies with the IFAA Field Archery standards and rules.

With Spyder Web targets and the best archery technology, this is one of the top courses in the area. The technology makes it very easy to shoot and retrieve your arrows.

The course is set up with four distances for each target. When you go through the

The Nan Boothby Memorial Library provides a number of services, events, programs and more. It's one of the best places to enjoy as a family. Here's what you will find at the library.

Services

You will find plenty of services at the library including:

• Videoconferencing
• eResources
• Information services
• Free Wi-Fi and Public Computer use
• Books, DVDs, audiobooks, pedometers and more
• Mobile Apps
• And More!

The services provide plenty of things to enjoy and plenty of research materials.

Exhibitions

The library often displays the world of Cochrane artists from contests and other events. Upcoming exhibits include:

• Cochrane Art Club - March 31st to May 12th
• Foothills Art Club - May 15th to June 30th
• Wildcat

When it's time to pamper your body and soul, The Rose Wellness Centre is the right place to go. With a variety of services for the body, you will certainly find the relaxation you need here. The centre employees many therapists with specific training ranging from pre-natal massage to visceral applications for pediatrics.

Services

The Rose Wellness Centre offers something for everybody. With multiple services perfect for your relaxation, you're sure to leave feeling much better. The services include:

• Massage Therapy - Plenty of types of massage therapy are offered to help treat multiple pains, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, TMJ, stress, muscle tension and more.
• Host Stone Massage - The host stone massage is perfect for

There are some places you can go to volunteer near Cochrane. Volunteering is something you do for yourself as well as others. It helps you feel good to help another person and shows compassion. In return that person is helped and their faith in humanity can be restored. Here are just a few places you can volunteer some of your time and really make a difference.

There are a lot of opportunities available with the seniors on the Bow Center. There are a lot of things you can do to help them in their day to day. Some of the more involved volunteer positions included instructing them on the computer, in language, cooking, and the arts. Some of the other great things you can do are helping set up the potlucks, bartend, or assist with decorating.