APRA Alberta Fullbore Rifle Association 2013 match Schedule
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Wondering if APRA member could tell me where is the closest place to a stay (motel our hotel) to the Homestead range? Any near good fully serviced campsites near by as well? Planning on attending a shoot or two and I'm traveling from the lower mainland BC.
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There are several hotels to choose from in Cochrane. Those are the closest hotels at about 25 min travel time. Not sure about serviced camping but you can dry camp for free at the range. There are "rustic" toilets, no water or power.
I've travelled from Manitoba twice so far.
First time I camped at Sibbald Flats Campground. Was a really nice camping spot. Just a quick drive from the range. However, there are no reservations and apparently it fills up quick on a nice weekend from Calgarians fleeing the city. I arrived on a Thursday and had my pick of spots. I think it was something like $25 a night. I did spend some nights camping on the range. The only thing I didn't like about that was that it is a gun range; As soon as the sun is up, someone is shooting.
This past summer I left the tent at home and treated myself to staying in Cochrane as suggested by prairieguy. You have your pick there between major chains (Best Western, Ramada, Super 8, etc.) and local motels.
First time I camped at Sibbald Flats Campground. Was a really nice camping spot. Just a quick drive from the range. However, there are no reservations and apparently it fills up quick on a nice weekend from Calgarians fleeing the city. I arrived on a Thursday and had my pick of spots. I think it was something like $25 a night. I did spend some nights camping on the range. The only thing I didn't like about that was that it is a gun range; As soon as the sun is up, someone is shooting.
This past summer I left the tent at home and treated myself to staying in Cochrane as suggested by prairieguy. You have your pick there between major chains (Best Western, Ramada, Super 8, etc.) and local motels.
Have not heard of any reports from people who have stayed there, but there is a relatively new casino at the junction of hwy's 40 & 1 that is an option - you can come down hwy 40 then east on the Sibbald Creek Trail, then south on Homestead Road. Coming from BC also gives you Canmore as an alternative for hotels. I've also stayed at the Delta (pricey) in K-Country and drove out to the range a few summer evenings while on courses. Cochrane would be a fourth option.
