Group Programs

Take advantage of this special group rate as you explore through five galleries of hands-on exhibits to discover the incredible aquatic ecosystems of Alberta, and marvel at over 20 Alberta fish species in the Aquariums.

Recommended Time: 1.0-1.5 hr

Add on to your Discovery Centre visit with our iconic fish feeding experience.

Recommended Time: 15-min

Cost: $2 per person

Availability:

• Sept-May: Fridays and Saturdays only
• Jun-Aug: Tuesdays-Saturdays

Recommended For:

• Groups with 15-20 guests
• Those who would like more flexibility in the timing of when they feed the fish
• Large groups of families such as homeschool groups or corporate family day celebrations
  

Let our staff lead the way as a part of this iconic experience to feed the fish.

Program Time: 15-min

Cost: $50 per group of up to 30 people

Recommended For:

• Groups with 20+ guests
• Those looking to feed the fish all together
• Youth groups, day cares, summer camps, school classes and senior groups

Embark on a journey behind the scenes to find out what it takes to raise over a million trout each year from egg to alevin and fry. Uncover the role fish stocking plays in keeping fish a part of Alberta’s future. Plus, take part in the iconic fish feeding experience.

Program Time: 30-min

Cost: $75 per group of up to 20 people

Recommended For:

• Groups of 10-20 people seeking a private tour experience
• Those looking to dive deeper into the working environment of fish hatcheries

Designed to allow the most flexibility in your visit, this package offers a classroom for a homebase, the iconic guided fish feeding experience and a chance to explore the Discovery Centre and Aquariums at your own pace. 

Availability: Year-Round, Tuesdays through Saturdays
Type of Visit: Half-day (max. 2.5 hr); Choose from morning (9:30-12:00) or afternoon (12:30-3:00)
Cost: $250 per group
Group size: Maximum of 26 youth and 4 adult supervisors

Designed for younger fish enthusiasts, Trout Training Camp includes three staff-led activities to complement a half-day visit. This fish focused program is divided into three 20-minute sections, designed to keep busy little brains engaged and curious. Activities include play-based learning through a trout life cycle story, guided exploration of the Aquariums and the iconic fish feeding experience.

Availability: Jan-Jun 2026, Tuesdays through Fridays
Type of Visit: Half-day (max. 2.5 hr); Choose from morning (9:30-12:00) or afternoon (12:30-3:00)
Cost: $295 per group
Group size: Maximum of 24 youth and 6 adult supervisors

Designed for mixed-age groups or older students, this funny, fast-paced, fish-focused program is divided into three 20-minute sections to keep learning fresh and engaging. Activities include a theatrical Build-A-Trout to uncover basic fish anatomy and adaptations, guided exploration of the Aquariums and the iconic fish feeding experience in the Fish Hatchery to show fish science at work.

Availability: Jan-Jun 2026, Tuesdays through Fridays
Type of Visit: Half-day (max. 2.5 hr); Choose from morning (9:30-12:00) or afternoon (12:30-3:00)
Cost: $295 per group
Group size: Maximum of 26 youth and 4 adult supervisors

Looking for a unique location to host an upcoming team building event or meeting? Meeting room rentals include:

• Discovery Centre and Aquarium admission at a reduced group rate
• A 30-minute Guided Fish Hatchery Tour
• Private classroom space with tables and chairs for up to 25 adults

Availability: Oct-Dec 2025 or Jan-Jun 2026, Tuesdays through Fridays; Choose from morning (9:30-12:30) or afternoon (12:30-3:30)
Cost: $300 per group
Group size: Maximum of 25 adults

Looking for a unique location to host an upcoming team building event or meeting? Meeting room rentals include:

• Discovery Centre and Aquarium admission at a reduced group rate
• A 30-minute Guided Fish Hatchery Tour
• Private classroom space with tables and chairs for up to 25 adults

Availability: Oct-Dec 2025 or Jan-Jun 2026, Tuesdays through Fridays; during operational hours (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM)
Cost: $430 per group
Group size: Maximum of 25 adults

Contact us to discuss opportunities to make your next event a splash.

Availability: Call to discuss
Cost: Starting at $1,500

Yes, to be eligible for group rates and secure your booking payment must be received in advance. Review our Program Policies for details.

Yes, group rates are available for the Discovery Centre and Aquariums for groups of 15 or more for half-day (2.5 hour) visits.

Bookings including classroom spaces are for no more than 2.5 hours. There is limited space inside Bow Habitat Station for lunch. Please note that bookings including classroom spaces may be occupied for no more than 2.5 hours.

Indoor and outdoor tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis with a limited timeframe of no more than 30-minutes at any table. For larger groups of 29 or more, we kindly ask you make plans in advance to arrive/depart closer to your planned programming time.

There is limited space for storage of personal belongings for public visitors.

We recommend all participants keep their belongings with them outside of their scheduled Bow Habitat Station program.

Valuables should be kept with you at all times.

The picnic tables outside Bow Habitat Station’s entrance and within the Trout Pond are for shared, public use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note the Trout Pond is closed to public use October 1-April 30.

Picnic sites within Pearce Estate Park can be booked through the City of Calgary.

At this time, programs are exclusively offered in English. While we do not have language interpretation services of translators at our site, you are welcome to bring your own if available.