Village of Ashcroft
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The Village of Ashcroft was incorporated in 1952. Ashcroft is the only true desert in Canada, based mainly on annual rainfall and water evaporation. The community is a popular destination for film productions due to its unique topography, and is home to the largest inland port in B.C.
Population: 1,670*
Land Area: 50.86 km2*
Private Dwellings: 876*
Dwelling Occupied by Usual Residents: 793*
Main Transportation Routes: Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97C
*= 2021 Census data
Shared Services
- Emergency 9-1-1 Service
- Emergency Preparedness Program
- Environmental Zoning & Planning
- Film Commission
- Garbage & Recycling
- General Government Services
- Public Library
TNRD Representative
Barbara Roden
Board Chair
Mayor, Village of Ashcroft
Tel.: 250-457-0789
Email