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Cochrane—named for Sen. Matthew Henry Cochrane, who began the first large-scale cattle ranch in the area in the 1880s—is known locally for its homemade ice cream, made by the same family since 1948; hang gliding; horseback riding; and canoe trips down the Bow River. Stoney First Nations Reserve, 16 kilometres (10 mi.) west on Hwy. 1A, was the filming site of several movies, including Arthur Penn's “Legends of the Fall” and “Little Big Man,” and of the television series “Lonesome Dove.”

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The Westin Calgary Downtown

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Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Airport

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Hyatt Regency Calgary

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown

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The Westley Calgary Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

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Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport

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Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Autograph Collection

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Hyatt Place Calgary Airport

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Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown

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