Okotoks

Okotoks
Phone: 403-938-3204
Web Site: www.okotoks.ca
www.okotoksculture.ca

Visitor Information
Located at the Okotoks Art Gallery at the Station
53 North Railway Street
403-938-3204
Email: visitorinfo@okotoks.ca

Visit Olde Towne Okotoks located in the heart of historic downtown for unique shopping and dining experiences. Indulge in fine-dining or more casual fare at the myriad of wonderful eating establishments and revel in discovering one-of-a-kind treasures that you’ll find in our splendid boutique shopping locales. You’ll also find exceptional home, health, beauty & wellness shops for all your needs. After shopping take in a stroll along the Sheep River and enjoy a walk on are extensive 50KM pathway system. Okotoks is a progressive town with a vibrant arts community. The Okotoks Art Gallery reflects this wealth of creativity and dynamic energy. It engages diverse communities and inspires a greater quality of life through meaningful visual art exhibitions and education programming. The Gallery’s 2010 exhibition schedule is its most ambitious to date as it features a wide range of local, regional and international artists. Some exhibit highlights this year include “Celebrity Icons: Pop Art” from the University of Lethbridge Collection and “For the Love of Shoes”. Okotoks is a town with a rich heritage. The Okotoks Museum and Archives reflects the history of a community rooted in three centuries. The Museum promises to share the stories of Okotoks, inspiring people to connect to the community and the environment. Experience a unique daytrip excursion, located 15 minutes South of Calgary.

Events and Locations:

January 18 - 2010 Olympic Torch Community Visit
February 10 - Winter Walk Day
February 15 - Family Day
April 3 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 9 - Birth of a Nation Day
April 23 & 24 - Chamber of Commerce Trade & Lifestyle Show
May 10 - Shrine Circus
May 28 & 29 - Okotoks Annual Collector Car Auction
May 29 - Annual River Valley Clean Up
May 30 - Purina Dog-a-Thon
May 22 - Sept. 15 - Block Parties
June 5 - Rotary Soap Box Derby
June 11 & 12 - Relay for Life (Cdn Cancer Assoc)
June 19 - Spirit of Okotoks Weekend; Parade & Youth Festival
June 26 & 27 - Ride to Conquer (Cdn Cancer Assoc)
July 1 - Canada Day
August 14 - Car Cruise Night & Poker Run
August 15 - Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine
August 28 - Foothills Highland Games
September 3-5 - Okotoks Pro Rodeo
September 4 - Chili Cook Off; Olde Towne Okotoks Country Fair
September 6 - Sheep River Road Race
September 25, October 2 & 9 - Pumpkin/Scarecrow Festival
November 19 & 20 - Okotoks Holiday Light Up
November 28 - Community Grey Cup Party
December 31 - Kids New Year’s Eve Party

For More Information Contact Marg Cox:
403-938-8950 or visit www.okotoks.ca