Horseback Riding
Anchor D Ranch Guiding and Outfitting
Experience the Real West with a Horseback Vacation in the Rocky Mountains. Anchor D offers hourly, daily, and longer package rides.

Fly Fishing
World Renowned Waters
Okotoks is located right in the middle of some of North America's finest fly-fishing rivers. Within minutes you can be fly fishing in the Sheep, Highwood, Crowsnest, or the famous Bow River.
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Golf
D'Arcy Ranch Golf Course
Located on the west edge of Okotoks, this 18-hole full service golf facility is one of the most popular courses in western Canada. D'Arcy Ranch Golf Course challenges golfers of all skill levels. The breath taking mountain scenery in the background is a site unequalled anywhere.
Heritage Pointe
Heritage Pointe is a full service 27-hole golf facility that offers three distinct 9-hole courses. This very popular course is home to the Telus Open.
Priddis Greens
A family oriented club, Priddis Greens is a spectacular course situated amongst rolling hills and woodlands. The club offers a variety of practise facilities, lessons and leagues and 3 outdoor tennis courts.
Cottonwood Golf and Country Club
Located beside the scenic Bow River, this magnificent 18-hole course is wonderfully landscaped and will challenge most any golfer.
Rivers Edge
An executive 9-hole course for the whole family. This course is located 2 miles east of Okotoks, in a beautiful setting along the Sheep River.
Turner Valley Golf Club
A very popular 18 hole full facility golf course 10 minutes west of Okotoks. This course is set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Highwood Golf and Country Club
The Highwood Golf and Country Club is a 27-hole championship course with a full service restaurant, pro shop and practise facility. The Highwood consists of three different 9-hole courses that provide challenge and enjoyment for all skill levels.
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Skiing
Banff and Lake Louise
A variety of world-class ski resorts await enthusiasts in the Canadian Rockies, just a short drive from Okotoks. Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise offer over 200 ski runs in splendid Banff National Park. Their spectacular alpine scenery, coupled with their modern facilities, makes these ski destinations popular the world over.
Fernie Alpine Resort
Located in southeastern British Columbia (approximately 250 kilometres from Okotoks), Fernie is notorious for its excellent snow and ski conditions. The resort receives an average of 875cm (29 feet) of the white stuff annually and lift lines there are usually nonexistent.
Castle Mountain Resort
Castle Mountain Resort - a mere two-hour drive from Okotoks - is situated just inside the continental divide in southwest Alberta. The hill offers steep terrain that will test proficient skiers. Locals refer to Castles' snow as "champagne powder" due to its low moisture content. A hidden jewel, Castle Mountain Resort is usually uncrowded and lift tickets are relatively inexpensive.
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Hiking
Come and Explore
The Okotoks area offers hiking excursions for all levels of hiking experience. You can take a leisurely stroll along the Sheep River or a more challenging hike into the scenic Kananaskis Country. All are a short distance from the Best Western Okotoks lodge.
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Other
Calgary Polo Club
One of North America's finest Polo facilities with seven full sized playing fields, stands for 1,000 spectators, and barns that can accommodate up to 300 horses, is only minutes from Okotoks. The Club plays host to Canada's top polo competitions, the North America Cup, and the Canadian Open as well it holds one of North America's best tournaments (the Kimo Cup) in August that attracts over 150 players.
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