Highway 53 (76 km)
Highway 53 is a 148-acre site located 10 km east of Bashaw, featuring a mix of grassland, wetlands, and upland shrub habitats. The area supports a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, and moose, along with numerous waterfowl and wetland bird species. Plant life includes aspen, poplar, willows, and native shrubs and wildflowers. The site has no formal paths but is easily walkable, though road noise from nearby Highway 53 can be heard throughout. In the northwest corner, there is a separate 10-acre lot that is privately owned and not part of the property.
Access: The site is located 11.2 km east of Bashaw on Highway 53, on the north side.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-154
Highway 53 is a 148-acre site located 10 km east of Bashaw, featuring a mix of grassland, wetlands, and upland shrub habitats. The area supports a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, and moose, along with numerous waterfowl and wetland bird species. Plant life includes aspen, poplar, willows, and native shrubs and wildflowers. The site has no formal paths but is easily walkable, though road noise from nearby Highway 53 can be heard throughout. In the northwest corner, there is a separate 10-acre lot that is privately owned and not part of the property.
Access: The site is located 11.2 km east of Bashaw on Highway 53, on the north side.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-154
