Recreation

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 south east Alberta as a excellent place to live.

The Brooks area is famous for world-class pheasant, upland game, deer and antelope hunting. Also, some of the best fishing in southern Alberta is available within thirty minutes of Brooks.

There are a number of notable provincial parks in the area. One of the most famous is Dinosaur Provincial Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the largest and most spectacular tracts of badlands in Canada - Canadian Badlands. Here you will find numerous rare and endangered plants, animals and habitat, plus one of the most important deposits of dinosaur skeletons and fossilized bones. Camping, hiking and picnic facilities are available a short distance at Lake Newell Reservoir, as well Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, and Tillebrook Park. The Brooks Aqueduct is designated as a National Historic Site. It stands as a monument to the vision of engineers, administrators and agriculturalists that developed the region through irrigation.

Numerous activities are available throughout the community for all residents. The newest is the Lakeside Leisure Centre located at 111 - 4th Avenue West, Tel (403) 362-3622. This facility houses a water fun park, lazy river, water slide and a lap pool for competitive swimming. It also has 2 gymnasiums a hockey arena, curling rink and many more multi-purpose rooms.

Community Organizations

Most service and fraternal organizations have clubs in the community. Click here for more information.

Religious Services

There are church and religious organizations that operate in Brooks. Click here for more information.

Special Events/Attractions

Kiwanis Ice Derby at Lake Newell Reservoir – February

“The Gather” Cattle Sale – March

Trade Show - The Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce host an annual trade show where local trades and trades from the region are displayed. The event is held in early spring in both arenas at the Lakeside Recreation Centre. Approximately 5,000 people attend this annual event.

Brooks Kinsmen Rodeo - This is an annual event generally held the first weekend of June each year. It is a carnival atmosphere with rides for all ages, games, entertainment and, of course, the Rodeo including the Little Britches Rodeo. This is a major event which is very well attended. The event starts on the Friday night with Midnight Madness, Saturday morning Parade and ends on Saturday evening with fireworks.

Street Fair - June

Music in the Park - hosted by Brooks Public Library takes place in June.

Canada Day - The City's Recreation Staff works diligently in presenting a day full of entertainment for all ages. The event starts early afternoon and ends with a fireworks extravaganza at 11:00pm. Entertainment includes: Canada Day Parade, local vocalists, song groups, dance groups, a presentation from Tae Kwon Do, face painting, plus beef-on-a-bun and a Canada Day Cake celebration. This event is for all ages and many come out to enjoy the festivities.

Medieval Faire - The Brooks Public Library's Annual Medieval Faire is held in July. Events take place at the Brooks Public Library and in Evergreen Park. Medieval Faire brings the City of Brooks back to the days of swords and jousting, kings and queens, jesters and town criers. Displays, fighting demonstrations, children's programs, the Maye Queene Pageant, merchants, food and drink... as well as much, much more. There will be something for the whole family at the Medieval Faire.

Diabetes Association host a number of events

• Turkey Supper - March
• Walk for Diabetes - May
• Steak & Beans Golf Tournament - July
• Breakfast with Santa - November
• Festival of Trees - November

Brooks Museum Heritage Day – August

Terry Fox Run – September

Pheasant Festival Week – October

Community Christmas – December

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