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Sparwood offers visitors & residents countless recreation opportunities. Try fishing on the beautiful Elk River or maybe canoeing & kayaking instead. There are also tons of trails for hiking & biking. If you still have energy left over, the Sparwood Golf Club awaits you set amongst the Rockies.
Sparwood’s history & culture is intertwined with mining. You can check out mining artifacts & equipment at the local visitor’s center. Or you can tour one of Canada’s largest open pit coal mines during the summer. Sparwood is also home to the world’s largest tandem axle rear dumping hauler; known as the Terex Titan.
So bring your camera for plentiful wildlife sightings, pitch your tent by the Highway 3 campground & enjoy the stars at night. If you have some more time, visit the family leisure center. Whether you are just passing through or are planning to settle down, Sparwood offers guests fantastic scenery & a great quality of life.
Additional information on Sparwood is at Wikipedia. Enjoy that mountain air!
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