WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT

An Oasis in Canada’s Only True Desert

Access municipal services, explore our parks, pool and library and discover our museum.

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT

An Oasis in Canada’s Only True Desert

Access municipal services, explore our parks, pool and library and discover our museum.

Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update

Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update

Over the next year, the Village of Ashcroft will be clarifying the community’s vision for Ashcroft’s future, including exploring new possibilities for downtown development. See what’s planned for the coming year and opportunities for community involvement.

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Heritage Park Project

Heritage Park Project

As part of our commitment to enhancing parks, recreation, arts, and culture amenities, we are working toward a front-end redesign of Heritage Park.

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Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update

Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Update

Over the next year, the Village of Ashcroft will be clarifying the community’s vision for Ashcroft’s future, including exploring new possibilities for downtown development. See what’s planned for the coming year and opportunities for community involvement.

Project Details
Heritage Park Project

Heritage Park Project

As part of our commitment to enhancing parks, recreation, arts, and culture amenities, we are working toward a front-end redesign of Heritage Park.

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Legacy Park Campground

Legacy Park Campground

Legacy Park Campground is a shaded oasis in Ashcroft’s desert landscape and is situated beside the Thompson River.

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Ashcroft Pool

Ashcroft Pool

As Ashcroft experiences hot summer temperatures, the Ashcroft Pool is a very popular place in summer. The pool opens annually from June through to September, closing statutory holidays.

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SEASONAL WEED CONTROL APPLICATION

April 22, 2025

Public works staff is spraying to control weeds on boulevards, lanes, and other public property throughout the season. Please be advised …

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Village Office Closure:

April 22, 2025

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Grant-In-Aid Applications are Open

February 14, 2025

Village of Ashcroft’s GRANT-IN-AID Application is open. Applications will be considered by Council twice per year at the first Committee of …

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2025 Utility Bills

January 22, 2025

Village of Ashcroft 2025 Utility bills have been mailed out. Deadline for payment: December 31, 2025. If you have not received …

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Business Facade Improvement Grant

January 15, 2025

Your project may be eligible for a 50% rebate up to a maximum of $5,000. Applications will be accepted until May …

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Dog Tags

November 11, 2024

Dog tags are available at the Village Office. We are a pet friendly office **Dog Tags are now lifetime licenses. ** …

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Events

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Community maps

Our map collection includes an interactive Art Walking Tour Map and an Ashcroft Trail map to guide you through the village and landscape of Ashcroft. Mild temperatures last well into late October and sometimes November, perfect for long hikes or short nature-viewing excursions.

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A heart-warming welcome

Ashcroft is geographically situated at the heart of a distinctly unique environment classified as the only true arid desert in Canada. Residents will tell you that the warmth of the climate and desert landscape are the main reasons they choose to live in the area, second only to the warmth and generosity of the small-town community.

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Village Office will be closed on April 24 from 8am-4pm