Sparwood
was incorporated in 1966 to replace the blackened coal towns
of Michel and Natal. Those communities were bulldozed because
of environmental concerns and the residents moved to Sparwood.
Beyond this alpine community exists a treasure of high country
adventure. Fly fishing in pristine mountain lakes and streams
exceeds every angler's expectation. Whitewater rafting exhilarates
even the most experienced. Hiking or biking old forestry trails
earn glimpses of deer, elk or bighorn sheep and promise rare
photo opportunities.
Beautiful community parks are favourites for picnics and evening
strolls. Sparwood's mining history is depicted in murals painted
on the buildings in the downtown core.
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Population:
4211
Main
Industries: mining, forestry
Elevation:
1140 m. (3740 ft.)
Access:
Sparwood is serviced by a commercial bus line. Highway
3 runs through the community - southeast to the Alberta border
and southwest to Fernie. Highway 43 heads north from Sparwood
to Elkford. The Elk Valley Regional Airport has charter flights.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: picnics, hiking, biking, hunting,
fishing, whitewater rafting, swimming pool, curling and skating
rinks, racquetball, horseback riding, golfing
Local
Attractions: Heritage Murals, Henry Volkman Memorial Leisure
Centre, Open pit coal mine tours, World's Largest Dump Truck
June
- Coal Miner Days
Accommodations:
There are municipal and commercial campgrounds along with
a hotel within Sparwood. Also there is a lodge east of town.
For
Information:
Sparwood & District Info Centre
Hwy. 3 & Aspen Dr., Box 1448, Sparwood, BC V1B 2G0
Telephone: (250) 425-2423 • Fax: (250) 425-7130
