What is there to do in Okotoks today?
Sheep River Provincial Park. Parks.
What is Okotoks known for?
Known as Big Rock, it was transported by the continental glacier of the last ice age, likely from Mount Edith Cavell. Geologists call this feature a glacial erratic. In the 1880s, Okotoks was the site of a stopping house on the Macleod Trail, a wagon route between Fort Macleod and Calgary.
What is the main street in Okotoks?
Elizabeth Street
This takes you to Elizabeth Street, downtown Okotoks’ main thoroughfare.
How did Okotoks get its name?
First Nations people led a nomadic existence in the Okotoks area for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Europeans. The First Nations left us with a legacy in the name of Okotoks, which is derived from the Blackfoot word “Okatok”, which means “rock”.
What Time Is Light Up Okotoks?
m. – 9 p.m.
Things you need to know for the light tour: m. – 9 p.m. each Friday until Christmas (starts Nov. 19) Your business or resident will have the picture and address added to a map that will be publicly available.
Can you see mountains from Okotoks?
Okotoks, Alberta The Town of Okotoks is surr ounded by magnificent Rocky Mountain views, bountiful rolling hills and the splendid Sheep River Valley. Okotoks is committed to maintaining its enviable lifestyle and it shows!
Can you climb the Okotoks Erratic?
Quartzite is slippery to climb and although it is hard, pieces can break off. Enjoy the beautiful colours, textures and feel of the Big Rock, but stay on the ground.
Why is the Okotoks Erratic Big Rock important?
The people of the Blackfoot First Nation used Big Rock as a landmark for finding a crossing over the Sheep River (where Okotoks stands today) long before European settlement.
Is it expensive to live in Okotoks?
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average….Nearby cities with low cost of living.
| City | Okotoks, AB |
|---|---|
| Population | 32,526 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 |
| National Avg. | -9% |