Barrhead Alberta Recreation & Culture

Barrhead Alberta has recreation opportunities that are staggering. Beautiful parks, active lifestyles and sports teams are a source of pride for many Barrhead Alberta citizens.

Barrhead Parks

Barrhead Alberta has beautiful parks and natural green spaces are well-known throughout Alberta and invite quiet retreats and action packed getaways. A water playground, participark, western ranch and wildlife sanctuary are just some of Barrhead park highlights. Biking, paddling, skating, cross-country skiing, athletics, bird watching, picnics and peaceful walks can all be enjoyed in various parks and facilities along streams, creeks and the Barrhead River.

Barrhead Trails

Within the city of Barrhead, Waskasoo Park offers over 80 kilometers of paved and shale trails along the river valley for a wide variety of recreational pursuits such as cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

Barrhead and Area Golf Courses

Barrhead Alberta offers many choices for the golf enthusiast. The River Bend Golf Course is a municipal 18-hole championship caliber golf course in Waskasoo Park. An 18-hole private course bordering the Barrhead River along with three other public courses provide a good variety. Courses at nearby Lacombe, Innisfail, Sylvan Lake and Wolf Creek add to the abundance of golfing opportunities.

Barrhead Recreation Programs

The City of Barrhead, sporting groups, and many community associations, offer a host of recreational opportunities for children and adults alike. Opportunities range from recreational classes and programs, family festivals, sports teams and community groups, and drop-in activities. For more information contact the Recreation, Parks and Culture Department.

Barrhead Museums & Interpretive Centres

The Barrhead and District Museum, Kerry Wood Nature Interpretive Centre, and Fort Normandeau bring a historical and educational perspective to Barrhead and the Central Alberta region together with the recently-opened Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

Barrhead Festivals & Events

Westerner Days, Barrhead International Air Show, First Night Celebration, Winter Fest, Heritage Day, Youth Fest, Canada Day, Agri-trade Show, Mayor's Garden Party, World of Women trade show, and the Silver Buckle Rodeo are just some of Central Alberta's family festivals and events. For information on current events in the Barrhead area, check out the Barrhead & Community Events Calendar.

Arts & Culture Facilities & Organizations

The state of the art Barrhead College Arts Centre, The Westerner and many other venues throughout the city offer a variety of live performances including music, drama and dance.

Barrhead Alberta has an abundant arts and culture organizations provide opportunities throughout the community to get involved in a wide range of drama, musical and other cultural pursuits.

Barrhead Restaurants

Barrhead can accommodate almost everyone's entertainment needs. With more than 160 restaurants to choose from you won't be disappointed with your options - you'll find everything from ethnic cuisine to western fare.

Shopping

With major shopping areas on each end of the city and countless shopping opportunities in-between, Barrhead is Central Alberta's shopping centre. You'll enjoy searching for unique treasures in quaint stores and finding great bargains in some of the wholesale shops. The Barrhead Farmer's Market is also a great destination for shoppers and is open to locals and visitors throughout the spring, summer and fall.

Barrhead Real Estate

This Barrhead Real Estate site presents useful information for real estate homebuyers and sellers as well as links to great Barrhead community information and other Barrhead real estate internet sites.

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