Okotoks homes and communities

Okotoks sits on the Sheep River south of Calgary. Its name comes from the Blackfoot word for rock, after the Okotoks Erratic, the giant boulder west of town. It has grown into one of the largest towns in Alberta while keeping a walkable historic downtown.

What Okotoks is like

The original town grew along the Sheep River, and its historic downtown still has independent shops and restaurants. Around it, communities such as Westmount, Cimarron, Crystal Shores, Drake Landing and D’Arcy have added newer family homes. Crystal Shores has a residents’ lake, and Drake Landing is known for heating its homes with stored solar energy.

Homes you’ll find

• Detached homes, the most common type.
• Duplexes and townhouses in the newer communities.
• Some condos near downtown and the main roads.

Getting around

Highway 2A and Highway 2 run north to Calgary, putting the deep south of the city, including Seton and the South Health Campus, within easy reach. Most residents drive to work in Calgary.

Everyday life

The Sheep River pathways run through town. Pason Centennial Arena and the Okotoks Recreation Centre cover sports, and the Okotoks Dawgs play baseball at Seaman Stadium. The Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre serves the town, with Calgary’s South Health Campus to the north. Public schools are run by Foothills School Division, and Catholic schools by Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools.

Who it suits

Families who want a small-town setting with their own schools and recreation, and people who work in south Calgary or along Highway 2.

Communities to look at

Crystal Shores

A lake community with residents' lake access, mostly detached homes.

D'Arcy and Cimarron

Newer and growing communities with detached homes, duplexes and townhouses.

Drake Landing

Known for its solar-heated district energy system, with detached family homes.

Westmount and central Okotoks

Established streets near the historic downtown and the Sheep River, with a mix of older and newer homes.