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Brooks | Alberta

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Brooks Aqueduct

The Brooks Aqueduct is a defunct historical site and museum. The aqueduct was built initially by the Irrigation division of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company between 1912 and 1914.

The aqueduct provided much-needed water to the arid farmlands of southeastern Alberta. It was a colossal engineering feat at the time, and it is still possible to visit and marvel at this enormous engineered concrete structure that stands as a testament to the brilliant agricultural pioneers who developed the structure.

Irrigation transformed this part of Alberta from a bone-dry landscape to highly productive farmland, and the scale of this structure is staggering, given the period in which it was built. Visitors can walk around eventually with the self-guiding brochure and plaques of information.

If you have some time, you can walk along the new canal east towards the “Siphon,” a tube that controls the water under the railway tracks. It is interesting to observe it when a train travels across. Please note that the site is only fully open over the summer.

Photo: Grapher78, CC-BY-3.0

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The Brooks & District Museum

Brooks & District is home to many influential and exciting figures with fascinating stories worth telling. The Brooks & District Museum has collected artifacts and has well-laid-out displays to preserve these stories.

The museum has presented Southern Alberta Cultural Heritage to visitors since its doors opened in 1974.

Outside the museum, there is a statue of Corythosaurus Casuarius, also known as The Helmet Lizard, which is impossible to miss.

The museum features exhibits that include the Brooks Bulletin, Corner Garage, Sarah King house, Kitchener schoolhouse, Philpott Honey Hut, Seventh Day Adventist Church, The Barn, The Caboose, Alberts House, Duchess Train Station, The Parvella and more. Other exhibits include the Blacksmith shop, 1903 oil rig and sheep herders’ wagon.
The museum will have visitors leaving feeling inspired, educated, and eager to visit again.

Photo: brooksmuseum.ca

 

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Dinosaur Provincial Park

Dinosaur Provincial Park is 48 km northeast of Brooks, at the heart of the province of Alberta’s badlands.

The park contains some of the most important fossil discoveries ever made from the ‘Age of Reptiles’, in particular about 35 species of dinosaurs, dating back some 75 million years.

Photo: Natulive Canada, CC-BY-SA-4.0

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White Barn Fun Farm

White Barn Fun Farm is a hobby farm that opened its gates to the public for guided tours through the farmyard. The farm is essentially a petting zoo, but there are lots to do here. White Barn Fun Barn is a great place to stop by with your family or children if you are in the town at the time.

Visitors to The White Barn can expect an interactive animal experience, providing a charming and exciting place to bring one’s family. Activities include hand-feeding Tibetan yaks, petting an emu, interacting with llamas, feeding goats and alpaca, brushing a donkey, and much more. Many animals are surprisingly photogenic, making it extra fun and a way to cherish memories.

The farm tour is 100% outdoors for a more enjoyable and authentic experience. It is strongly suggested to dress appropriately for the weather, including wearing proper footwear for uneven ground. The farm is open during the winter, so it is recommended to dress warmly if visiting. Lastly, summer can get extremely hot so consider wearing sunscreen and bug spray, which brings lots of water. There is a handwashing station and an outhouse available on the property.

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Duke of Sutherland Park

The Duke of Sutherland Park is one of the largest parks in Brooks. Home for the town’s Canada Day, the park features a newly renovated Everyone Plays Playground, Water Spray Park, an outdoor fitness area, two baseball diamonds, a basketball court and a soccer field. Additionally, there are picnic tables in the shade to avoid the heat.

There are new spray heads, new obstacles, a water gun section, a slide, and other fun sprayers for children of all ages.

The park is open from May to September (weather permitting).

Photo: brooks.ca

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Escape Rooms by Mobbsters Inc.

Escape Rooms by Mobbsters Inc. provides a real-life escape room game for 2 to 6 players in private groups. For those unfamiliar with escape rooms, these types of games are a type of hands-on adventure games in which people are put into a scenario where they have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and complete the objective within 60mins. This escape room is recommended for those aged ten or older.

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Home Time Bar-B-Que

Home Time Bar-B-Que is a restaurant that offers a unique experience not found at most restaurants. The restaurant serves traditional wood-fired Texas-styled barbeque and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The restaurant offers dine-in, or you can simply get it sliced, chopped or pulled to order and go. Meats are smoked daily and are fresh and delightful. The restaurant and smokery serve smoked meats (as you could have guessed), meat plates, sandwiches, fried chicken, tacos, platters and much more.

Texas barbecue refers to the segment of Texan cuisine that specializes in grilled and smoked meats and the many side dishes that traditionally accompany them. Beef brisket and various pork products are considered the state specialty. In some instances, Texas-style barbecue has merged with another state mainstay, Tex-Mex cuisine.

The restaurant also features a full-service bakery serving fresh bread and treats from artesian bread to cookies. Cakes and tarts, the bakery will indeed have something for any visitor—an absolute must-visit for a unique experience for everyone.

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Piston Broke Brewing

Piston Broke Brewing is the town’s first and only craft brewery. With ten different taps of their craft beer and a diverse selection of non-beer (and non-alcoholic) beverages, you will find something for everyone to enjoy.

As well as a delicious selection of craft beer, the brewery also has a fantastic kitchen that is definitely worth the stop. The brewery is family-friendly and features a dog-friendly patio for those warmer months.

For food, the brewery features sandwiches and wraps, prime rib burgers (a popular favourite), salads, pub foods (like nachos, chicken tenders, deep-fried pickles, fries, etc.), and specialty poutines and more. Unique beers such as the “Raspbiscus” (blonde ale with raspberry and a hint of hibiscus), the “Kickin’ Back Pilsner” (a light and crisp pilsner) and a “Rose Radler” (pink lemonade flavoured with a hint of beer) are all delicious. These are only a handful of the available options.

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Brooks Golf Club

Brooks Golf Club is an 18-hole facility that plays over 6500 yards and boasts a vast driving range that features both mat stalls and a grass tee area. There is also a short game area with chipping and pitching greens and a large putting green. It makes it a great place to hone your skills, and enjoy a great game of golf, whether you take the sport casually or competitively.

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Gus’s Steak & Pizza House

Gus’s Steak & Pizza featuring their First Station Pub, has been a staple in the Brooks community for over 20 years!  The restaurant’s creative and inviting menu offers classic and unique pizzas, pasta, charbroiled AAA Alberta beef steaks, a variety of seafood selections, burgers and sandwiches, salads, and other tempting entrees, some of the best appetizers in the province. Additionally, the restaurant features endless drink choices, pool tables, TVs, VLTs, and tabletop fires to keep visitors warm throughout the evening.

The restaurant is happy to accommodate parties of any size. With many food options using fresh ingredients, an inviting patio and a great atmosphere make this an attractive place to visit for pizza or a drink.

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