This internationally respected facility brings a whole new meaning to the “Polar Bear Dip.” With two inch shatterproof glass, residents and visitors alike can join Ganuk and Henry for a swim from May to September.
Take a bike and ride where you need to go! Whether you are hitting the trails for a picnic; enjoying the scenic views, or want a healthy mode of travel, the bike share program is free and available for all local residents and visiting tourists alike!
A local hot spot for hosting events, the peninsula is undergoing significant development, supported by both the provincial and federal governments. The project will secure the peninsula as the center for scenic lookouts, docking systems, natural and vibrant vegetation, gathering places, as well as enhanced biking, walking, and touring trail systems.
Polar Bear Habitat
Lake Commando
Free Bike Share
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Cost of Living
The relationship between the cost of living and personal annual income in Cochrane is a fruitful one. Residents of Cochrane enjoy a personal annual income over 13% higher than the Canadian average, as well as household incomes over 5% higher than the Canadian average. Living in Cochrane is not only affordable, but investment opportunities abound when owners spend less than 17% of their total income on housing and 20% less on utilities when compared to regional Hydro utility providers.
Compared to its regional competitors, Cochrane’s average residential market listing shows greater investment opportunities for its residents.
"It’s been worth the trade-off of big city convenience to enjoy peace of mind from the tranquility and overall humane pace of the North with no traffic jams or smog advisories. The people of Cochrane are patient and courteous compared to the apprehensive and hurried general public of larger centers."
Education
The education system in Cochrane is flexible with learning opportunities for all ages. Not only do our public schools offer French immersion and bilingual certification programs, but Cree language classes are also available. Both French and English Catholic schools are available and produce diversely educated members of the community.
Post-secondary education in Cochrane is offered through 2 career-training facilities and 2 distance-learning institutions.
Cochrane Child Care Centre and Garde d’Enfant de Cochrane supplement the town’s post-secondary pathway by ensuring parents and guardians are able to obtain their education while their children are well taken care of.
Early Childhood Education
Kindergarten - Grade 12
• École secondaire Cochrane High School
• École catholique Nouveau Regard-Pavillon St-Joseph
• École catholique Nouveau Regard-Pavillon Jeunesse Nord
• Aileen-Wright English Catholic School
Distance Education
• Adult Learning Centre
• Le Centre de formation Cochrane-Iroquois Falls
• Northern College
Career Training
• Niska Career Academy
• Apitisawin Employment & Training
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