
Fireside is a master-planned family community on the south side of Cochrane, with pathways, wetlands and views of rolling hills and the mountains. It has two schools inside the community, a commercial area with everyday services, and a mix of single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes. Whether you're moving from Calgary, from another part of Cochrane or buying your first home, here's what to know about Fireside.

Fireside sits at the southwest edge of Cochrane, on the west side of Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail). According to the Town of Cochrane's West Ridge Area Structure Plan, the community covers about 114 hectares (282 acres), with Rolling Range Estates to the north and open rural land to the south and west.
The developer, Calbridge Developments (formerly La Vita Land), held Fireside's grand opening in 2011 and expects the community to be finished in 2029, with about 1,500 single-family homes and 500 multi-family homes in total. Fireside also has its own homeowners' association, formed in 2011, which looks after the community's amenities as they're handed over by the developer.
You'll find a wide range of homes in Fireside: front-drive and laned single-family homes, front-drive and laned duplexes, townhomes and bungalows. Architectural guidelines keep the streets consistent, with modern takes on Craftsman, Farmhouse, Prairie and Mountain styles.
New construction is now in Phase 13, in the southwest part of the community. Fireside's earlier phases were built by Calbridge Homes, Janssen Homes, Landmark Homes and ReidBuilt Homes, with Brookfield Residential and NuVista Homes joining in the mid-2010s. Current builders include Calbridge Homes, Cardel Homes and Genesis Builders, all with show homes in the Phase 13 parade on Fireside Close. Phase 13 includes front-drive homes, laned homes, duplexes and street townhomes, and Fireside Way connects to Towers Trail, giving another route toward downtown Cochrane.
Resale homes from earlier phases come up regularly too, from townhomes to larger family homes that back onto green space, pathways or school grounds. New-build and resale homes each have pros and cons, and we're happy to walk you through both.
Take a look at the listings for sale below. Whether you want a home backing onto pathways, one with a view, or a quiet street close to the schools, Fireside has a good mix of options.
Fireside has two schools inside the community: Fireside School (public) and Holy Spirit School (Catholic).

For the 2026/27 school year, Rocky View Schools' (RVS) attendance-area map designates these schools for Fireside addresses:
Calgary Catholic School District's Holy Spirit School moved into a new building at 200 Fireside Drive in 2022 and now teaches kindergarten to Grade 8. Students then go on to St. Timothy School for Grades 9 to 12.
School boundaries change from time to time. Always confirm your child's designated school with the school board when you register.
Fireside was planned around its green space. The developer lists Flagstone Park and playground near the traffic circle at the community entrance, and Bulrush Park and Cattail Park, two preserved wetlands with walking paths around them. There's a baseball diamond and soccer fields in the centre of the community, beside the school, and an NHL-sized outdoor rink.

The 5-acre Central Park has a playground, pump tracks, picnic tables, firepits, a toboggan hill, a winter leisure rink and a skatepark. Residents can also apply for a plot in the community garden.

Beyond Fireside, Cochrane has more than 80 kilometres of pathways, trails and public sidewalks. You can plan walks and rides with the Town's interactive pathway map.
Highway 22 runs along Fireside's eastern edge. Head south on it to reach the Trans-Canada Highway, or north into Cochrane and Highway 1A. Towers Trail offers another way toward downtown Cochrane.

The developer estimates Fireside is about 15 minutes from Calgary's western edge, with Canada Olympic Park about 19 minutes away, the University of Calgary about 22 minutes and Foothills Medical Centre about 23 minutes. Kananaskis Trail is about 28 minutes away and the Banff park gates about an hour. Drive times depend on traffic, so try your own commute at rush hour before you buy.
Shopping and services: The Embers, Fireside's commercial area at the community entrance, has a gas station, coffee and fast food, a medical clinic and pharmacy, a dental office, a veterinary clinic and more. Downtown Cochrane and the town's grocery stores are a short drive away.
Every home is different, even on the same street. Sean is a former home inspector, so on a showing he'll point out how a home is built and anything worth asking about before you write an offer. If you're selling in Fireside, we can tell you what similar homes have sold for recently and help you plan your move.
Call or text us for a no-pressure conversation, or use the form on this page and we'll be in touch.
Wayne & Sean Burton, REMAX West Real Estate, 403-850-1058