Community Lifestyle

Community lifestyle is one of the most important factors when considering a move.  Sports, recreation, community involvement, cultural events, hospitality, and safety are just a few of the many reasons why people choose southeast Alberta as an excellent place to live.

Bassano is part of the Wild Rose Region. Many residents and business owners choose to locate in the region because of the safety and security of small town living. Bassano offers residents rural community values and an affordable country lifestyle close to the amenities within the region and the neighboring metropolitan centers. Favorable economic growth is enhanced by affordable housing and living in the Wild Rose Region.

Recreation & Parks
The Town of Bassano supports a wide range of recreation facilities and parks. Several green areas throughout the Town provide opportunity for picnics, field activities or meditation. The town maintains the cemetery, the Homecoming Camp Ground, the soccer and baseball fields, as well as several vacant green areas around Town.

• Bassano Dam - One of the largest dams in the world, Bassano's 24 spillway gravity dam provides some of southern Alberta's best recreational sites and activities. Fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and camping at the "Little Dam" is one of the reservoirs fed from Bassano's dam-site. The water is crystal clear and the air is pollution free.
• Crawling Valley Reservoir is a large, newly created off stream storage reservoir for the Eastern Irrigation System. Camping, fishing, boating are popular activities. Facilities include: 100 campsites, phone, picnic tables, tap water, showers, sewage disposal & boat launch. There are no boating restrictions but General Federal Regulations are in effect. The reservoir provides excellent fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye (catch & release for walleye).
• Swimming Pool – The outdoor swimming pool and new 4,000 square foot joint-use facility is completely barrier free. The swimming pool is located in Bassano at 253 - 6 Avenue. Tel: 403-641-4025
• Baseball Diamonds - Bassano has two maintained ball diamonds with red shale infield and grass outfields.
• Soccer Fields - Bassano is a member of the Grasslands Soccer Association, attracting games with competitors from Duchess, Brooks and Tilley.

• Bassano & District Centennial Arena -. In the summer the facility has been used for street hockey, 4H achievement, Homecoming activities and wrestling but the winter is the facility’s’ busy time. Activities such as hockey, figure skating, ringette, and skate-a-thons provide hours of winter activity and fun for area residents of all ages.
• Kinsmen Park –This barrier-free playground is located beside the Community Hall across the street from Homecoming campground.

• Community Hall – Cultural events, weddings, family reunions, conferences and fund raisers are held in this hall that seats upwards of 300 people. The Hall is located at 610-2nd Avenue. Tel: 403-641-3637
• Pioneer Damsiters Drop-In Centre is a great gathering place for senior citizens. The Drop-In Centre is located at 315-2nd Avenue. Tel: 403-641-4072.

Additional recreational facilities within the Town include:

• Recreation Complex
• Bowling Alley
• Curling Rink
• Bassano School Gymnasium
• Rodeo Grounds
• Gun Club Facility
• Tennis Courts
• Fishing and Hunting
  

Bassano Sage & Thistle Golf Course – This 9-hole, par 36 golf course is designed to play as an 18-hole course. The quaint golf course is flanked by numerous trees and ponds, its lush fairways lead to small but impressive grass greens. Golfers have a fleet of rental carts at their disposal and the licensed clubroom consists of a kitchen, bar and seating area downstairs and a spacious lounge area upstairs especially suited for tournaments.

Bassano Sage & Thistle Golf Course
#1 - 7th Avenue
Bassano, Alberta
Tel: 403-641-4016

Other Golf Courses Include:

• Brooks Golf Club Tel: 403-362-2998 
• Duchess Golf Club Tel: 403-378-4710
• Meadows Par 3 Golf Course Tel: 403-362-6477
• Hidden Valley Resort Tel: 403-734-3965

Annual events include:

• Bassano Amateur Rodeo-- Last Saturday of June annually
• The Crawling Valley Annual Fish Derby - March
• Canada Day Celebrations - July 1st - Rodeo Grounds.
• Sportsman Dinner - Third Thursday of October annually.

A complete list of past, present and upcoming Community Events along with their contacts can be viewed by clicking here.

Community Organizations
Local recreation and community organizations include:

A complete list of Clubs and Organizations along with their contacts can be viewed by clicking here.

Religious Services

• Evangelical Free Church – 202-8th Street; Tel: 403-641-3937
• Knox Presbyterian Church – 334-3rd Avenue; Tel: 403-641-4090
• St. Columba Roman Catholic Church - 601 – 5th Avenue; Tel: 403-641-4811

Campgrounds
The Homecoming Camp Ground (Tel: 403-641-3788) located on Main Street is complete with power, washroom and shower facilities. Camping is enhanced by the large shade trees and the nearby Kinsmen Park.

Other campgrounds include:  

• Midway Motel Campground - Tel: 403-641-3858
• Poplar Grove Campground - Tel: 403-793-3396
• Crawling Valley Resort  - Tel: 403-641-4095
• Desert Sands Campground – Tel: 403-641-4508
• Shady Nook Campground – Tel: 403-641-3858

Accommodations

• Imperial Hotel – Tel: 403-641-3544
• Prairie Schooner II – Tel: 403-641-3978
• Mid-Way Motel –Tel: 403-641-3858

Restaurants

• Rosie’s Roadside Grill - #1 Highway – Tel: 403-641-4293
• Harry's Restaurant & Lounge – 438-2nd Avenue –Tel: 403-641-4334
• Armando’s Restaurant & Lounge – 308- 2nd Avenue – Tel: 403-641-2848
  

For more information:

• Service Alberta helps caregivers by providing information on resources available for persons or organizations that care for individuals who need support due to age, or physical or mental illness or disability.
• Service Alberta has information for parents on topics such as Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan, Bully Free Alberta, and Passports for Children. There is even a day care look-up at this site.
• Rural residents can obtain information specific to their needs through Service Alberta. Here, rural residents can look for links to information and publications about the Rural Development Initiative, water wells, the weekly Agri-News, hunting licenses and more.
• Seniors can find links to the government information and services that apply to seniors, covering topics such as pensions, health care, retirement and more at this site.
  

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