Cipperley’s Reservoir (63.8 km)
Cipperley’s Pond, located south of Olds, is a well-maintained outdoor recreation site offering activities such as fishing, camping, picnicking, and birdwatching. The pond is stocked with trout each spring by the Alberta Conservation Association, providing opportunities for fishing, particularly around the May long weekend. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including Mallard Ducks, Black Terns, Eastern Kingbirds, Blue-winged Teals, White-throated Sparrows, and American Goldfinches. Wildlife like mule deer are also commonly spotted. The surrounding vegetation includes willows, wild rose, buckbrush, white spruce, and trembling aspen. Visitor amenities include a shower building, multiple porta-potties, a playground, and a basketball court. The pond is aerated by a windmill, and a bridge at the northwest corner allows access across the water.
Access: From Olds, head south on 57 Avenue, which merges into Range Road 15. After 8.1 km, turn left into the Didsbury Elks Campground to reach Cipperley's Pond.
Partners: ACA, AEP, & Elks of Canada
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-65
Cipperley’s Pond, located south of Olds, is a well-maintained outdoor recreation site offering activities such as fishing, camping, picnicking, and birdwatching. The pond is stocked with trout each spring by the Alberta Conservation Association, providing opportunities for fishing, particularly around the May long weekend. The area is home to a variety of bird species, including Mallard Ducks, Black Terns, Eastern Kingbirds, Blue-winged Teals, White-throated Sparrows, and American Goldfinches. Wildlife like mule deer are also commonly spotted. The surrounding vegetation includes willows, wild rose, buckbrush, white spruce, and trembling aspen. Visitor amenities include a shower building, multiple porta-potties, a playground, and a basketball court. The pond is aerated by a windmill, and a bridge at the northwest corner allows access across the water.
Access: From Olds, head south on 57 Avenue, which merges into Range Road 15. After 8.1 km, turn left into the Didsbury Elks Campground to reach Cipperley's Pond.
Partners: ACA, AEP, & Elks of Canada
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-65
