BROOKS AQUADUCT
EID HISTORICAL PARK
BLACKFOOT CROSSING
BROOKS MEDIEVAL FAIRE
Lake Newell
BROOKS AQUADUCT Brooks Ever wonder how they filled the largest man made lake in Alberta? Spend some time at this engineering marvel from the past and see how this structure helped to make this land one of the most prosperous in Southern Alberta.
Brooks
Experience The County of Newell
Early settlement of what is now the County of Newell followed the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1883. Kinbrook Island Provincial Park is located on the eastern side of the lake.
Brooks Medieval Faire
Bassano Dam
Brooks
Bassano
A day of people dressed in medieval costumes, armour, and chainmail on the grounds. Some are fighting knights stepping into the epic to face an opponent, some are jousting knights in shining armour, mounted on their trusty steeds, Be part of a feast or even the King of the event.
All the water delivered through the irrigation system of the Eastern Irrigation District is diverted from the Bow River at the Bassano Dam. The 1,200 irrigation farmers receive their water through a system of 4,800 kilometers (3,000 miles) of canals and drains and thirteen internal storage reservoirs.
A beautiful example of culture and education, experience the culture, art, food, and performances of the Blackfoot people.
Medieval Faire
Bassano Dam
Blackfoot Crossing
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Brooks & District Museum
The races will take place on Lake Newell, south of Brooks. Climb aboard and join a community-led event promoting health, wellness and engagement while reaching a multi-generational and multi cultural audience!
Patricia
Brooks
Dragons on Lake Newell
A trip to Dinosaur Provincial Park is a 75 million-year foray back in time. Strange land formations rise up on all sides, sculpted by wind and water into hauntingly beautiful shapes sunbathed in terra cotta, bronze and amber
The museum is organized to be a “Walk Through The Ages�. Our extensive collection includes exhibits portraying the life of early ranchers, the war years, the N.W.M.P., the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and the Eastern Irrigation District.
Finnegan's Ferry
Dinosaur Provincial Park
Brooks & District Museum
Brooks Aqueduct
BLACKFOOT CROSSING Siksika Nation
EID Historical Park Scandia Our "Sleeping Giant", the Scandia Pool Elevator (built in 1927) was the first elevator in Alberta to be declared a historic resource. Come see the history of the EID. EID Historical Park
DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK
LAKE NEWELL
Lake Newell
Dragon Boat Races Lake Newell
Gem With the town of Brooks about a 45-minute drive south, and Drumheller the same distance to the north, Finnegan Ferry is one of the more remote crossings. However, for those who do make the trek, the small town of Gem welcomes visitors. EARL TAYLOR DAY