COVID-19 response: Bow Habitat Station temporary closure
Effective March 13, Bow Habitat Station is temporarily closed to support the efforts to minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19.
For more information, visit COVID-19 info for Albertans.
Hours, Admission, & Location
Discovery Centre Hours
| Monday* |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Wednesday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
Thursday
Open late on the third Thursday of each month, 10 am - 8 pm. |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Friday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM - 4 PM |
| Sunday** |
Closed |
* Closed all Mondays and statutory holidays year-round.
** Open Sundays on a seasonal basis.
Fish Hatchery Adventures and Daily Activities
We offer daily public admission to the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery through tours and fish feedings. For up-to-date information on times and rates, visit:
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.
Youth and 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+ people 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's Discovery Centre and Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery are 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: Apr 4, 2020