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.

Village of Ashcroft Water Metering Project

Village of Ashcroft Water Metering Project

The Village of Ashcroft is committed to delivering sustainable water services and protectingour community’s resources for all residents, both present and future. To support this, we are introducing water metering

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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.

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Village of Ashcroft Water Metering Project

Village of Ashcroft Water Metering Project

The Village of Ashcroft is committed to delivering sustainable water services and protectingour community’s resources for all residents, both present and future. To support this, we are introducing water metering

Project Details
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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Legacy Park Campground

Legacy Park Campground

Prior to the 2021 camping season, the park upgraded all sites to 30 amp service with sewer drops, 4 new tenting sites were developed. Our campground is within easy walking distance of local restaurants, museum, and Ashcroft’s welcoming businesses and …

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Legacy Park Campground

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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Legacy Park Campground

Ashcroft Museum

Located in the brick “Dominion” building, built in 1917, the Ashcroft Museum is located at the corner of Brink and 4th Street.

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News & Communications

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Property Taxes – Deadline July 15, 2025

June 19, 2025

ONLINE UTILITY AND PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS If you pay your Utilities and Property Taxes through online banking, please note THEY ARE …

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Village of Ashcroft Awarded Grant to Launch Water Metering Project

May 7, 2025

Village of Ashcroft, May 6, 2025 – The Village is pleased to announce that we’ve been awarded $2.7 million in provincial …

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Stage 1 Water Restrictions

May 2, 2025

Please be advised that Village of Ashcroft is subject to STAGE 1 Water Restrictions. The water restriction bylaw is expected to …

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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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Events

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Current Month

22jun9:00 amAshcroft Farmers' & Artisan Market

23jun6:00 pmCouncil Meeting

29jun9:00 amAshcroft Farmers' & Artisan Market

01jul11:00 amCanada Day Celebration!

06jul9:00 amAshcroft Farmers' & Artisan Market

13jul9:00 amAshcroft Farmers' & Artisan Market

20jul9:00 amAshcroft Farmers' & Artisan Market

28jul6:00 pmCouncil Meeting

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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Stage 1 Water Restrictions now in effect.