Hours, Admission, & Location
Hours – Discovery Centre
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Discovery Centre |
Fish Hatchery Tours
(30 mins)
(includes feeding the fish)
|
Fish Feedings |
| Monday |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11am or 3 pm |
| Wednesday |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11am or 3 pm |
| Thursday* |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11am or 3 pm |
| Friday |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11am or 3 pm |
| Saturday |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm |
| Sunday |
10 am - 4 pm |
12 pm or 2 pm |
11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm |
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*Open later on third Thursday of each month, 10 am - 8 pm.
Closed Sundays in the winter (Nov 1-May 14), and Mondays and statutory holidays year-round.
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery will be closing for renovations on October 2, 2017. Hurry in for a tour or feeding before it's too late!
Admission Rates
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Discovery Centre |
Fish Hatchery Tour |
Fish Feedings |
| Adult (18-64) |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
$2.00 |
| Senior (65+) |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$2.00 |
| Student (with ID) |
$8.00 |
$5.00 |
$2.00 |
| Youth (4-17) |
$6.00 |
$3.00 |
$2.00 |
| Children (3 and under) |
FREE* |
FREE** |
FREE** |
| Family (up to 2 adults and 4 youth) |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
$10.00 |
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*Max. 4 children permitted with each paid adult admission. Additional children will be charged the youth admission rate.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Prices do not include GST and are subject to change.
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Annual memberships available for adults, seniors or youth:
Groups of 10+ persons are eligible for discounts, and must be booked in advance:
Location and Contact
1440-17A Street SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 4T9
Tel (Calgary local): 403 297-6561
Email: bow.habitat@gov.ab.ca
Parking
There is free public parking available at the park's entrance.
Directions
By bike:
Follow the regional pathway along the river and follow the signs on the pathway towards the Discovery Centre.
By car:
Accessible from downtown via 9 Avenue SE, or from Deerfoot Trail via the exit for Blackfoot Trail heading east towards downtown. Heading north on 19 Avenue SE, continue north at the roundabout into Pearce Estate Park.
By transit:
Via bus #1 or #411. From the bus stop, walk 5-10 minutes north on 17A Street, crossing Blackfoot Trail where the road name changes to 19 Street.
Accessibility
Bow Habitat Station, including its 2-level Discovery Centre, is fully wheelchair accessible.
Note: Although there are some paved pathways through the Interpretive Wetlands, many are unpaved gravel trails. Please use caution in all weather.
Keep in Touch!
Updated: Sep 18, 2017