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Okotoks is a growing town just south of Calgary, set along the Sheep River. It mixes an older town centre with newer family neighbourhoods, and it's close to Big Rock, a giant glacial boulder that gave the town its name. Browse current listings below, updated daily from the MLS®.
Highway 2A, Highway 7 and Highway 549 all serve the town. Artesian wells near the Sheep River supply the town's water.
See it on the map →Okotoks has about two dozen neighbourhoods, from Olde Towne to areas such as Cimarron, Westridge, Sandstone and the Drake Landing Solar Community.
Big Rock, the Okotoks Erratic, is a Provincial Historic Site weighing about 16,500 tonnes, with parking off Highway 7. In town, close to 50 km of pathways connect parks and neighbourhoods.
Okotoks On-Demand is a curb-to-curb ride-share service you book by app, online or by phone. It runs from early morning until 11:30 p.m. every day except Christmas.
Check the drive to downtown →Tap a card for more detail.
Asking prices of homes listed for sale today, over $50,000. Updates every time the page loads. See every Okotoks listing →
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Buying in Okotoks: what to check
Most people drive to Calgary. Test the drive at rush hour before you buy, and leave time for traffic on the main routes north.
Newer neighbourhoods offer new builds, while areas near the town centre have older homes. Compare lot sizes, age and updates.
Rules and fees can differ between Okotoks neighbourhoods. Have your agent review the land title and any registered documents before you firm up.
Who Okotoks suits
Okotoks suits families and buyers who want a smaller-town feel south of Calgary, with the river and foothills nearby. It also works well for people who work in south Calgary or from home.
Read my full Okotoks community guide →Okotoks area facts
- Population
- 30,405 (2021 federal census)
- Schools in the community
- Foothills Composite High School, Holy Trinity Academy, Okotoks Junior High School
- Good to know
- Big Rock, the largest boulder in the Foothills Erratics Train, sits about 7 km west of town; the name Okotoks comes from the Blackfoot word for rock
- Incorporated
- Town since 1904 (village from 1899)
- Distance from Calgary
- About 38 km south of downtown Calgary, via Highway 2A
Sources: okotoks.ca · en.wikipedia.org
Development updates, local events and what's happening in Okotoks, from local news outlets.
See the latest Okotoks news →My take on the streets, schools, commute and what homes cost to own here.
Read my Okotoks guide →Okotoks FAQ
Where is Okotoks?
Okotoks is a separate town about 38 km south of downtown Calgary. It sits on the Sheep River, with Highway 2A running through town.
What types of homes are for sale in Okotoks?
Most homes are detached houses, with duplexes and townhomes too. Newer neighbourhoods offer more recent builds, while older homes sit closer to the town centre.
Is there transit in Okotoks?
Yes. Okotoks Transit runs an on-demand service and, since September 2025, weekday fixed routes within town.
Is Okotoks part of Calgary?
No. Okotoks is its own town, with its own council and services. It has been a town since 1904.
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