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Cochrane Moving Services — Unitas Movers

Professional, affordable moving services in Cochrane. Licensed, insured, same-day available.

Population: 32,000

Avg Home Price

$520,000

Avg Move Cost (2-bed)

$430

Housing Type

Single-family detached

Move Complexity

Easy

Cochrane is a picturesque town nestled in the foothills west of Calgary along Highway 1A. With stunning mountain views, a charming historic main street, and rapid residential growth, Cochrane has become one of the most desirable communities in the Calgary region for families and retirees alike.

Calgary to Cochrane Moves

The 30-minute drive from Calgary to Cochrane follows the Trans-Canada Highway or Highway 1A through the Bow River valley. We make this trip regularly and know the route well — including seasonal considerations like winter highway conditions that can affect scheduling.

Cochrane Communities We Serve

Cochrane's communities range from the established Riviera and West Terrace to newer developments like Fireside, Heartland, and Sunset Ridge. The town's rapid growth means many homes are new construction with modern layouts that make moving efficient.

Moving Day Logistics — Cochrane

Parking & Street Access

Historic downtown has timed parking. Residential areas unrestricted.

Truck Access

Small-town feel with wide residential streets. Downtown area has narrower heritage streets. Highway 1A and 22 provide access. Watch for horse trailers and agricultural traffic.

Nearby Landmarks

Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, Big Hill Springs Park, Bow River, Historic downtown Cochrane, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre

Getting Around Cochrane

Downtown Cochrane is walkable with shops and restaurants along 1st Street. Suburban areas are car-dependent. Beautiful Bow River pathways.

Customer Reviews — Cochrane

"Furniture-only move — a big sectional, dining table, and king bed frame from a family member's place in Hawkwood to our new house in Nolan Hill. Two movers, two hours, done. No boxes, no fuss, and a very fair price for t..."

Lauren K.

via Google

"Hired Unitas for a Calgary to Edmonton move. The long-distance process was well-organized — they gave us a detailed flat-rate quote and stuck to it. Everything arrived in good condition. Would have appreciated slightly b..."

Brittany S.

via Google

"We needed an evening move because of work schedules — Unitas was one of the few companies that offered it. The crew arrived at 5 PM and had our 2-bedroom Killarney house loaded and unloaded at the Altadore house by 9:30..."

Stephanie C.

via Homestars

"We moved from Calgary to Red Deer — around 145 km. The Unitas crew loaded us up in the morning and had everything unloaded at the new place by early evening. Flat-rate quote, no surprises. Furniture wrapped perfectly for..."

Dev & Anjali P.

via Google

"Small studio move from Inglewood to a 1-bedroom in Ramsay. Two movers, done in under 3 hours, and they were friendly the whole time. Reasonable price for the amount of work. Perfect for renters — booking was simple and s..."

Sophie L.

via Google

"Piano move from Somerset to Silverado. My grand piano is my most prized possession and I was nervous handing it over. The Unitas crew brought a proper piano board, straps, and dollies. They took extra time to get it arou..."

Priyanka R.

via Google

"Good experience overall. Moved a 3-bedroom house from Cranston to McKenzie Towne. Crew was professional and careful with our furniture. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that they arrived about 30 minutes late..."

Derek J.

via Google

"Unitas Movers made our move from Tuscany to Airdrie completely stress-free. The crew arrived on time, wrapped everything carefully, and had us fully moved in by 3 PM. I was especially impressed with how they handled our..."

Sarah M.

via Google

"Office move for our accounting firm from downtown to a new space in Quarry Park. Unitas moved us over a weekend so we were operational Monday morning. Labelled and placed every desk, monitor, and file cabinet as requeste..."

Nathan W.

via Google

Frequently Asked Questions — Cochrane

Calgary-to-Cochrane moves typically range from $700 to $1,800 depending on home size. We include the highway distance in our competitive pricing.

Yes — we operate year-round. In winter, we monitor highway conditions and adjust scheduling if needed for safety.

Cochrane is about 35 km west of Calgary — roughly 30 minutes via Highway 1A or the Trans-Canada.

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