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        Beaverdome (Arena)

         

        The very first Castor Arena (Beaverdome) was built in 1961 and tragically after five successful seasons, the arena burnt to the ground in 1966. In 1967, plans to rebuild the arena began with community donations, two construction supervisors and ten very passionate volunteers working diligently to get the arena rebuilt so that the minor and recreation hockey teams could hit the ice once again.


        Today, the Beaverdome is the hub of our community in the winter months. It is always bustling with after school shinny, basic and power skating sessions, weekly practices, hockey schools and weekend games with packed stands.


        The Beaverdome is located at 5003 - 49 Street. For more information on                                                                                                                     the arena please contact the Recreation Office at 403-882-3225 or                                                                                                                               castorrec@townofcastor.ca.




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        Castor Lions Campground

        The Castor Lions Campground is located on the outskirts of Castor off Hwy 12 on the north side of town. The GPS location is:

        Latitude: 52.221611  Longitude: -111.914385


        Total Campground Sites: 14

        Seasonal Open Dates: May-October


        Site Rates:

        No Power: $10/night


        This is a first come first serve campsite; reservations are not taken at this campground.

        For more information on the Castor Lions Campground please contact the Recreation Office at 403-882-3225.


        Castor Recreation Area & Campground

        The Castor Recreation Area & Campground is located at the Kinsmen Sports Grounds & Golf Course off Hwy 12 on the south side of town. The GPS location is:

        Latitude: 52.216611  Longitude: -111.906918


        Total Campground Sites: 20

        Seasonal Open Dates: May-October


        Site Rates:

        No Power: $10/night

        Power & Water: $25/night


        Adjacent to the golf course and 2 shale ball diamonds, this is a first come first serve campsite; reservations are not taken at this campground.

        For more information on the Castor Recreation Area & Campground please contact the Recreation Office at 403-882-3225.


        Castor Centennial Pool



            

        The Castor Centennial Pool is a 5 lane pool located at 5003 50th Street. The pool typically operates from the May long weekend to the end of August, depending on weather.   


         

        Castor Creek

        The beautiful Castor Creek stretches the length of the North side of town. Access to the creek for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and much more can be found at the bottom of 54th Avenue on the Beach Road.


            


        Castor Curling Club



        For Curling Club Information and Rentals

        Contact

        Crystal Smith

        403-741-6651


        The Castor Curling Club

        5002 50th Street

        castorcurlingclub@gmail.com

        Castor Golf Club

        When the Castor Golf Club first opened at its current location in 1966 it did so without irrigation or grass greens. Those short-comings have long since been remedied and the course now boasts watered fairways and elevated bent-grass greens.


        Ranging in size from 1500 to 2500 square feet, the greens are level and contain few surprises. When the wind is up, however, their small surface area can make them difficult targets.


        The course plays fairly open with trees a problem in only a few areas. Water is in play on two holes.


        The 3rd hole, with its sharp dogleg left, is considered Castor's most difficult. This 347 yard par four has thirty foot high spruce trees on either side of the green that tend to protect the pin and cause difficulty for approach shots.


        The Castor Golf Club is also adjacent to a public campground.


        To see an aerial view of the Castor Golf Club's 9 holes External link opens in new tab or windowclick here.


        Golf Course Details

        Holes: 9, par 35

        Public Course

        Year opened: 1959

        Golf Season: April-October

        Guest Policy: Welcomed

        Tee times welcomed: Yes

        Fairways: Bermuda Grass

        Greens: Bent Grass


        Castor Golf Club

        Box 753

        Castor, AB, T0C 0X0

        403-882-2112

           




        Fish Pond

        The Fish Pond is located on the South side of Hwy 12 just before you enter the Town of Castor. The pond is stocked each year with trout.

        Kinsmen Sports Grounds

        The Kinsmen Sports Grounds are located on the South side of Highway 12 on 45th Street. The grounds include a 20 unit campground and shower house, 3 shale ball diamonds, batting cage, playground, and a 9-hole golf course.

        Valley Ski Hill

        The Valley Ski Club is a non-profit club established in 1947 by a small group of skiers that loved skiing and wished to share that love with the greater community. The first hill was established at Heatherly Valley, near Castor, Alberta. In 1962 they relocated to the current location in the Battle River Valley near Alliance, AB.


        The Valley Ski Hill remains a vibrant and fun place for people of all ages to come together and enjoy the sports of Skiing and Snowboarding. Our full-service lodge includes a kitchen, ample seating, playroom, snow school, office and Rental Shop.


        Three clubs (Battle River Ski and Snowboard, Valley Alpine Ski Club (Nancy Greene) and Jumps and Bumps) offer great programming for kids to learn skills they will use their whole life long.


        We are fortunate to have a dedicated and skilled group of Canadian Ski Patrol members who are always on hand to ensure the safety of our skiers.


        Our Snow School boasts many CSIA and CASI certified instructors to help new skiers and boarders get their start. Most importantly we have a great Club (our season's pass holders) who still embody the spirit that started all of this so many years ago. They love skiing/boarding and they work hard to make sure that the Valley Ski Hill can continue to be a place that others can fall in love with too.

        Valley Ski Club

        Box 141 Alliance, AB T0B 0A0

        780-879-2106

        info@valleyskihill.ca

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        Located 2 miles south of the Alliance access road on Highway 36 and 1/4 mile west on Twp. Rd. 40-0

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