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:Ā Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), Highway 97C *= 2021 Census data