Welcome to MacKay’s Ice Cream!

A Taste of Tradition

Since 1948, MacKay’s Ice Cream has proudly served its locally made, premium ice cream to customers from around the world. As a part of Cochrane’s Historic Downtown, we offer locals and visitors alike a unique menu of ice cream flavours.

As a business that spans three generations (MacKay’s is now owned and operated by Jimmy and Christina’s granddaughter Meghan and her husband Mark), we understand the importance of improving our Environmental footprint, being involved in Our Community, responsible Operations, commitment to Our People, and of course listening to Our Customers. Please read more about us and MacKay’s commitment to these core values.

Take a look at all of our Flavours and come visit us today and find your favorite one!

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Keso Ice Cream

Keso

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Since 1948, we've been using our grandmother's recipe to make premium, local butterfat ice cream.
Located in beautiful Cochrane, Alberta 🍦

🎁MacKay's has your holiday gifting covered!🎁

🎁MacKay's has your holiday gifting covered!🎁

From pints to plushies and everything in between, we’re spreading the joy this season! Stop by and grab the perfect treat to make someone's season extra sweet!

Give the gift of ice cream this season with a MacKay’s Icecream Gift Haul!🍦
All items are sold separately but can be mixed and matched to create the perfect complete gift!
Items you can include are:
-An ice cream freezer bag (in teal, pink, or black)
-A colour changing MacKay's mood scoop (4 colours)
-A MacKay’s cow plushie
-A MacKay’s gift card ($10 minimum)
And of course...
-A litre of our signature ice cream, in any of our 56 flavours!

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Even as the temperature drops, we’re still servi

Even as the temperature drops, we’re still serving smiles (and hot chocolate floats!) at MacKay’s! 🎄☕🍦
Swing by for a cozy treat that tastes like pure holiday magic!

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Remembrance Day is a time for us to pause and hono

Remembrance Day is a time for us to pause and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served in the armed forces. On this day, we remember not only the soldiers who gave their lives but also those who returned home carrying the scars of war. It’s a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the cost at which they came, to acknowledge the families who have lost loved ones, and to express our gratitude for the peace they fought to protect. Wearing a poppy, observing a moment of silence, or simply sharing stories of veterans are eep the memories of their sacrifice alive.

We will be opening at noon on the 11th to save the morning so our staff and their families can attend Rememberance Day services and memorials. We encourage you to join us in a day of reverence for those who fought for us.rence for those who fought for us. 🇨🇦🍁🪖

We hope you haven’t finished off all your Hallow

We hope you haven’t finished off all your Halloween candy just yet! We’re in that magical ‘in-between’ where fall meets the holiday season 🎃✨☃️.

Our Holiday flavors are on their way, and we can’t wait to share the festive magic with you!

While we count down the days, can you guess what three delightful flavors might be coming your way? 🍦✨☕️

Leave your guesses below, and get ready for some holiday cheer ✨

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Only 5 days until Halloween 🫣🎃 Now's the ti

Only 5 days until Halloween 🫣🎃

Now's the time to embrace the spooky spirit and add the final touches to your costume 👻 🎃✨

Stop by Mackay’s and other local town businesses for a spooky surprise!

We're excited to see your costumes 👻✨

Tis’ the season for Hot Chocolate Floats!! Smoot

Tis’ the season for Hot Chocolate Floats!!
Smooth, decadent hot chocolate. Cold, tasty ice cream. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. What could be a better match?

The best part? You can pick ANY of our flavours of icecream to put in your float. Which means the combinations are endless!

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With Thanksgiving being this weekend, it’s the p

With Thanksgiving being this weekend, it’s the perfect occasion to come to MacKay’s! Grab a fabulous desert to share with your family and everyone you’re celebrating this holiday with !! Here’s our new seasonal ice cream cake flavour: PUMPKIN CARAMEL PECAN🎃🍂 See you this weekend :) #pumkincaramelpecan #psl #pumpkinspicelatte #fall #autumn #friendsfamily #holiday #thanksgiving

Do you ever wonder.. “Hmmm what flavours are the

Do you ever wonder.. “Hmmm what flavours are the staff favourites at MacKays, they spend so much time there, they must know all the best flavours and combinations!”

Well we are here to tell you all of our most popular flavours and the most popular flavours amongst our staff! 🍨

Starting with our TOP 4 FLAVOURS… 🥁✨🍦
#1 Pistachio Almond
#2 Mango
#3 Chocolate Fudge Chunk
#4 Haskap Berry Cheesecake

Now for our STAFF FAVOURITES… 🥁✨🍨
#1 White Chocolate Strawberry Truffle
#2 Cookie Dough
#3 Chocolate Chip Mint
#4 Nanaimo Bar

Every one of these flavours is nothing like the other, so stray away from your normal for a little bit, and try something new!! And if you’re unsure, just ask for a sample!! 🍦

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Can’t get enough of our Pumpkin Caramel Pecan ic

Can’t get enough of our Pumpkin Caramel Pecan ice cream?! 🎃✨🍂

Well good news, we now have it available as a cake! Perfect for any occasion, or if you just want one to yourself! 🎂

There will only be a small number of cakes made, so come grab yours while they last! ✨🍦🎃

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With Cochrane being SO rainy these last few days,

With Cochrane being SO rainy these last few days, it’s a perfect time to come in and grab a MacKays Umbrella ☔️🌧️

The perfect solution to keep you and your ice cream dry out there!

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CALLING ALL PUMPKIN LOVERS 🎃🍁🍂 Our Pumpk

CALLING ALL PUMPKIN LOVERS 🎃🍁🍂

Our Pumpkin Caramel Pecan flavour is back for the fall season - a rich pumpkin base with pecans and swirls of caramel throughout!

Come grab a scoop or a take home litre, I promise both are good choices 🍁🎃✨

We are now open from 10am-8pm every day throughout the fall season!

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We know it’s just barely fall out there… BUT i

We know it’s just barely fall out there… BUT it’s never too early to think about Christmas 🎅🏻

We just got these new ice cream tub ornaments that will add a little sweet treat to your tree this year 🎄🍦

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Our Heritage Special, sold only this weekend at Ma

Our Heritage Special, sold only this weekend at Mackays Icecream, is great to bring home, easy to share, and perfect for the whole family!
Yes, even you, fido!🐕
Be sure to grab some now before it’s all gone! ☀️

Did you know that Mackays has been making ice crea

Did you know that Mackays has been making ice cream since 1948, crazy right!

While you’re grabbing your ice cream don’t forget to have a walk through of our store and all of the history it holds! From photos, to antiques, vintage ice cream machines!!

You will certainly walk out with a few more bits of information of Mackays Ice Cream! And if you have any ice cream questions, our scoopers are always happy chat ✨🍦
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If you didn’t have enough planned for August, go

If you didn’t have enough planned for August, good thing Cochrane has quite a few wonderful events happening this month to add to your schedule!!

August 5th - CHAPS 25th Anniversary - Cochrane Historical Museum from 11am - 4pm

Come down for a day of fun at the Cochrane Historical Museum! Every family who visits will receive a free copy of the book “MORE BIG HILL COUNTRY”. There will be wood carving demos, vintage fire truck and hose wagon, Lions Food Truck, stock man’s memorial foundation branding demonstration, folklore research info booth, baggage cart restoration presentation, kids activities, Stoney Nakoda elder speakers and so so much more!!

August 10th - Calgary Police Rodeo - Gates open at 11. Rodeo begins at 1.

There will be plenty of activities for the whole family, from watching the rodeo, to face painting, petting zoo! And in the evening a big ole Barn Dance is to be had! Calgary Police Rodeo aims to bring awareness to the Missing Children’s Society of Canada and the Calgary Children’s Cottage!
So clear your calendar, you won’t want to miss this one!

August 10th & 11th - St. Francis 75th Anniversary

Come and “Celebrate Scared Space” as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre! The mount has been a scared place of peace, healing and prayer for countless individuals and groups for generations. We will celebrate this special milestone with entertainment, nature walks, food and fellowship, culminating in the celebration of Eucharist Sunday, August 11th, the feast of St.Clare.

August 11th - Cochrane food festival - 12pm -7pm

Get ready for a day filled with flavours, fun, and family activities at the 4th annual Cochrane Food Fest! Join us in celebrating our local culinary scene in a sample sized portions perfect for tasting a bit of everything. Try something new and unique and enjoy some of your favourites! Alongside the delicious food and drinks, there will be beer gardens, live entertainment, family friendly activities and a bustling market to explore!

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To think this is only 25 seconds of our day 🌞🍦

Our scoopers are always working hard to get you your favourite flavour as quick as they can, before that summer heat melts it!

We still have so much left of summer, so come grab a take home litre or just a scoop to walk around Cochrane ⛱️🍨

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Happy first day of SUMMERRRR 🌞🍦😎 Stop by

Happy first day of SUMMERRRR 🌞🍦😎

Stop by and help us kick off this beautiful summer season with a scoop of your favourite ice cream, in one of your favourite cones 🍦✨

Maybe you’ll just have to try a Haskap Berry or Saskatoon Berry like Aliyah and Taya are having here!! 🍦🫐🍓

We look forward to seeing you over this beautiful sunny weekend we are about to have ☀️⛱️

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RETAIL MANAGER- FULL TIME Leading a front-line te

RETAIL MANAGER- FULL TIME

Leading a front-line team, the Retail Manager is responsible for all human resource requirements within the retail store. Creating a positive and lasting experience for customers, and managing the retail store’s sales, operational, quality control standards, and visual appearance. This role is an ambassador for both the business and town due to the visitor volumes.

For more information and to see the full job posting, please visit our website and Facebook page!

Are you ready for the beautiful weekend? We certai

Are you ready for the beautiful weekend? We certainly are!
Come on by and say hello to our wonderful staff members! Might as well grab an ice cream while you're here too! 😁

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