MacKay's Cochrane Ice Cream - Historic Places Days

MacKay’s Cochrane Ice Cream

Cochrane, Alberta
Type
Historic District / Neighbourhood
Address
220 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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Hours
10:00 - 9:30
Phone
409322455

Everybody loves ice cream!  And everybody knows the value of following a great tradition.  Passionate family commitment and a delicious recipe have paired to make MacKay’s ice cream a great tradition for over 75 years.  Deep-rooted in its geography, MacKay’s ice cream is made in Cochrane with 100% Western Canadian high butterfat cream.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Fun Facts

– In business for over 75 years

– Recipe book has over 300 ice cream recipes

– Still made in small batches by hand

– Building was built in the late 1800’s, with lots of historical artifacts about Cochrane and MacKay’s displayed inside!

Location

220 1 Street West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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