Zimmer (70.2 km)
Zimmer is a 60-acre natural area located 3 km east of Bashaw, offering a mix of wetland, grassland, and aspen forest habitats. The site is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed and mule deer, moose, beavers, muskrats, porcupines, foxes, and various waterfowl such as Blue-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard Duck, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, and Northern Shoveler. The large wetland serves as an important stop for migrating waterfowl and helps support local wildlife during droughts. Visitors can explore grassy trails, relax at benches, and paddle on the lake. The area features trembling aspen, balsam poplar, willow, beaked hazelnut, Saskatoon, chokecherry, and wild raspberry. Birdwatchers may spot species like the Least Flycatcher, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Song Sparrow, American Robin, and Clay-colored Sparrow. The site is easily accessible from Highway 53, with parking and a porta-potty available, as well as entry points from both the Sitting Stone and Zimmer access routes.
Access: The site is 4.8 km east of Bashaw, then 1 km north of Range Road 211, on the south side.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-85
Zimmer is a 60-acre natural area located 3 km east of Bashaw, offering a mix of wetland, grassland, and aspen forest habitats. The site is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed and mule deer, moose, beavers, muskrats, porcupines, foxes, and various waterfowl such as Blue-winged Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard Duck, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, and Northern Shoveler. The large wetland serves as an important stop for migrating waterfowl and helps support local wildlife during droughts. Visitors can explore grassy trails, relax at benches, and paddle on the lake. The area features trembling aspen, balsam poplar, willow, beaked hazelnut, Saskatoon, chokecherry, and wild raspberry. Birdwatchers may spot species like the Least Flycatcher, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Song Sparrow, American Robin, and Clay-colored Sparrow. The site is easily accessible from Highway 53, with parking and a porta-potty available, as well as entry points from both the Sitting Stone and Zimmer access routes.
Access: The site is 4.8 km east of Bashaw, then 1 km north of Range Road 211, on the south side.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-85
