Places to stay in Cowley, Alberta

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The village of Cowley is located in sunny south-western Alberta, nestled between the Rocky Mountains and the Alberta foothills. Cowley is just minutes from Pincher Creek and one hour from Lethbridge. Cowley is in cattle country, where the majority of the population resides in the country and their livelihood depends on the cattle and agriculture industries.

The village council describes the village 'as the place to be' and an ideal location to live and do business. Cowley is extremely accessible as it is located on Highway 3, the major route to southern B.C.. This has given Cowley the opportunity to boost the local economy through tourists stopping in.

What sets Cowley apart from other villages is its unique surroundings and new industry developments. Travellers passing by are able to witness a rare and spectacular view. They are met by wind plant generators with huge turbines 24 to 43 meters high. These wind plants were the first in Canada and have put Cowley on the map. The Canadian Energy Corp. and Cowley Ridge Wind Power Inc. currently operate the local power plants.

• Pincher Creek* - 8 km
• Burmis - 10 km
• Beaver Mines - 11 km
• Bellevue* - 13 km
• Brocket - 13 km
• Blairmore* - 17 km