Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail (84.6 km)
The Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail provides a quiet space for visitors and locals to enjoy nature, featuring gravel trails, benches, and interpretive signs. The trail passes through aspen forests, wetlands, and a pond with a gazebo for resting. Birdwatchers can observe a range of species, including Goldeneye, Redhead, Northern Shoveller, Scaup, Bufflehead, Gadwall, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, American Coot, Ruddy Duck, Gray Catbird, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Solitary Sandpiper, Cedar Waxwing, and Purple Martin. Wildlife such as moose, mule deer, and coyotes can also be spotted, and plants like cattails, willows, and trembling aspen are common in the area. The trail supports seasonal activities, including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling during winter months. For more details, including a map and photos, visit here.
Access: From the Bashaw intersection, head north on Highway 21, turn right onto 50 Avenue, left onto 52 Street, then right onto 55 Avenue. The site entrance will be ahead.
Partners: Town of Bashaw
Alberta Discover Guide: No
The Bashaw Centennial Nature Trail provides a quiet space for visitors and locals to enjoy nature, featuring gravel trails, benches, and interpretive signs. The trail passes through aspen forests, wetlands, and a pond with a gazebo for resting. Birdwatchers can observe a range of species, including Goldeneye, Redhead, Northern Shoveller, Scaup, Bufflehead, Gadwall, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, American Coot, Ruddy Duck, Gray Catbird, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Solitary Sandpiper, Cedar Waxwing, and Purple Martin. Wildlife such as moose, mule deer, and coyotes can also be spotted, and plants like cattails, willows, and trembling aspen are common in the area. The trail supports seasonal activities, including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling during winter months. For more details, including a map and photos, visit here.
Access: From the Bashaw intersection, head north on Highway 21, turn right onto 50 Avenue, left onto 52 Street, then right onto 55 Avenue. The site entrance will be ahead.
Partners: Town of Bashaw
Alberta Discover Guide: No
