The Heart of the Cowboy Trail encompasses 4 centres – Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview and Millarville.  All are surrounded by the beauty of the Alberta foothills, all welcome you!

Black Diamond, a town of about 2000 situated in the majestic foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. Just a half-hour south of Calgary, the town is a gateway to the ranchlands along the Cowboy Trail. A spectacular setting, friendly rural atmosphere, fascinating history, and a thriving artistic community are just a few of the qualities that give the town its unique appeal.

Turner Valley is a picturesque community nestled in the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains only 35 minutes from Calgary and on the edge of Kananaskis Country. Turner Valley is the birthplace of Alberta’s oil and gas industry, the site of the 1914 Dingman #1 well that began Calgary’s first oil boom.

Longview is known for its view west toward the first range of the Rocky Mountains, its cattle ranching heritage and its natural resources (principally oil), but more importantly the open spaces, rivers (the Highwood) and some of the finest beef by most standards.

Millarville is a hamlet at the intersection of the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22) and Highway 549, 35kms southwest of Calgary.  It is home to the Priddis and Millarville Fair (founded in 1907!) and one of Alberta’s largest farmers markets which is open every Saturday morning June through to October.