Bow Ridge Real Estate & Community Guide
Bow Ridge is a family friendly subdivision developed on the western edge of Cochrane. This popular community sits next to Bow Meadows, and offers breathtaking views overlooking the lush Bow River Valley. With its prime location, residents here can enjoy a rural feel while having all the amenities that Cochrane has to offer nearby, as well as easy access to a number of paths and acres of parkland.
Quick and easy access to Cowboy Trail allows for convenient weekend getaways to Calgary, Canmore and Bragg Creek via highway 22, while Cochrane’s new on-demand transit system allows the freedom of getting around the town of Cochrane without ever having to start your car.
So Much to Love in Bow Ridge
Bow Ridge is more than a neighbourhood of houses. It offers residents great outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as quick access to several nearby businesses including Mountains Edge Mechanical, Marty’s Auto Detailing, Flourish Wellness Centre as well as several parks and greenspaces.
TLC Preschool & Family Coaching is a great asset to families living in Bow Ridge. Children ages 2.5 to 6 years can enjoy an exciting and nurturing environment of play and activities while growing their social skills and preparing them for kindergarten. The centre also hosts summer day camps for children who need engagement, or childcare for working parents.
Cochrane schools fall under Rocky View Schools and the Calgary Catholic School District. There is also an active home-schooling network, Cochrane Home Educators.
While there are not any grade schools located directly in Bow Ridge, everything in Cochrane is a short drive, and families have their choice of public, private, and catholic schools in nearby neighbourhoods.
What You Need to See in Bow Ridge
Outdoor Amenities
Families can enjoy Bow Ridge Playground with climbing structures and swings. Sitting on a large green space with trees, kids have ample room to run around and burn off energy. Just south of Bow Ridge, on the other side of George Fox Trail sits Jumping Pound Ridge Community Park, complete with baseball fields and a great sledding hill that will give you a rush of adrenaline during the winter months. Bow Ridge Sports Field is filled in the summer months with soccer and baseball games, and has a great biking path that runs beside it. If you enjoy family walks with the dog or biking, you will love living in Bow Ridge with its close proximity to the Bow River and its scenic paths along the river.
Little Free Library
The library box stands at the end of a quiet street in the neighbourhood, encouraging children to grow their love of reading by taking a book, and leaving a book for another child. It’s a great way for children to learn the joy that sharing can bring!
IDoTheHoneyDo Handyman
There’s nothing better than having a local handyman in the neighbourhood! When your honey-do list gets too long or the hubby is out of town for work, be assured that your local handyman can fix all things broken!
Bow Ridge Flourish Clinic
An alternative medicine practitioner office serving the neighbourhood of Bow Ridge and residents of Cochrane. Attention here is focused on helping clients regain their health and energy so they can pursue their passions. The wellness clinic offers massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, nutritionists, coaching, various therapies and more. Visit their website to view their care options and meet their practitioners.
Bow Ridge Real Estate
Made up of a mix of single family homes, duplexes and condos. Bow Ridge homes come in a range of styles and with a range of pricing, meaning that you don’t need a large budget to become a part of this community.
Contact our office at 403-253-1901 and we will be happy to match you with the best agent to move you into your next home!