Brooks

Brooks is an agricultural city set across grassland terrain in southern Alberta, where wide-open prairie landscapes dominate the surroundings. The town sits at about 760 meters elevation and blends with the dry mixed grass country that extends in all directions.

The Canadian Pacific Railway established Brooks in the late 1800s as a shipping hub for cattle moving across the prairies. The town's name honors an engineer who worked for the railway during its expansion through the region.

The nickname 'City of 100 Greetings' reflects the town's diverse immigrant and refugee communities who shape daily life and social connections here. This diversity shows in local restaurants, shops, and how neighbors interact throughout the town.

The JBS Leisure Centre offers year-round recreation including an arena, swimming pools, and fitness facilities for visitors and residents. Most amenities are within easy walking distance, making the town comfortable for getting around on foot.

The Brooks Aqueduct stretches three kilometers across the valley as an engineering solution to bring water to surrounding farmland. This striking concrete structure with its distinctive arch design made agriculture possible in an otherwise dry region.

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 760 m

Shares border with: Bassano

Website: https://brooks.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.56417,-111.89889

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:34