Hours, Admission, & Location
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Bow Habitat Station webpage will be experiencing a planned disruption Nov 9-11. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Discovery Centre Hours: Sept 30 – May 14
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Wednesday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Thursday* |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Friday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Saturday** |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Sunday** |
Closed |
*Open later on third Thursday of each month, 10 AM - 8 PM.
**Open Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm from Jun 2-Aug 26
Closed all Mondays and statutory holidays year-round.
Closed Sundays in the winter season (Oct 1 – May 14).
Open Sundays in the summer season (May 15 – Sept 30).
Enhance your Discovery Centre adventure by participating in a selection of public activities:
Reminder:
The Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery is temporarily closed to the public through 2019 while undergoing major renovations to update its water treatment systems and modernize its equipment.
Discovery Centre Admission Rates
| Adult (18-64) |
$10.00 |
| Senior (65+) |
$8.00 |
| Student (18+ with ID) |
$8.00 |
| Youth (4-17) |
$6.00 |
| Children (3 and under) |
FREE* |
| Family (up to 2 adults and 4 youth) |
$30.00 |
*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.
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: Oct 4, 2018