Discovery Days

Inspiring curiosity and connection with nature

Join Bow Habitat Station for a series of immersive Discovery Days, featuring live theatrical programming, community partners, and activities that go beyond the Bow-dinary.

Your admission to the Discovery Centre and Aquariums unlocks a world of exploration with bonus content. Whether you’re a homeschool looking for experiences that directly align with educational outcomes or have a more casual curiosity about the natural world and conservation, this is for you.

With only three days in the 2026 Discovery Days event series, you won’t want to miss these engaging experiences designed for curious minds.

What can you expect for Discovery Days?

Local community partners and subject-matter experts bringing facts to life.
Interactive games and activities that connect learning with fun.
Examples of science in the wild, from tools to tech and real-world results.
Immersive sensory experiences bringing you closer to nature.

Friday, March 20, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

From the outside, wetland waters may seem serene and still — but beneath the surface, the marsh is swimming with life. This March, we’re taking you behind the cattails to uncover the true madness of the marsh.

Step into the heart of Alberta’s wetlands, where every ripple tells a story. The marsh is where survival depends on innovative aquatic adaptations.

From camouflaged hunters to plants built to thrive in shifting waters, discover how life in the marsh survives — and why these ecosystems are key to keeping Alberta’s water clean and healthy. Explore the surprising ways wetlands sustain us all and what you can do to help protect them.

Marshes are anything but quiet. They’re dynamic, surprising, and absolutely wild — and we think you’ll go mad for all the new discoveries.

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Spring is just around the corner — stop and smell the flowers as nature beings to bloom, and new life takes root. This April, celebrate nature’s awakening with moments offering something new to learn, touch, and explore.

Spring transforms Alberta into a living canvas, alive with movement, sound, and color. As things warm up, so do the romantic hearts of many Albertan species. Discover the musical courtship calls of birds, bugs, and beyond.

Experience spring as more than a season — see how it sparks the cycles that keep nature thriving. Discover growth and regeneration in the most unexpected spaces and reveal ways that you can protect our plants and animals.

April showers bring new flowers — and with them, new life. Explore the science behind spring’s transformation and watch your knowledge blossom alongside the season.

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Ever wonder how far migratory species can travel? This May, spread your wings and follow these remarkable travelers as many journey back to Alberta just in time for the vibrant spring and summer seasons.

Alberta is a major migratory destination with over 400 species nesting and raising young here. Explore why our peaks and prairies, forests and wetlands make such worthwhile nurseries —and learn how healthy habitats support these winged travelers whose journeys connect continents.

Marvel at the science behind migration and the clever adaptations that help birds survive. Discover how you can ensure these journeys continue for future generations.

Between the flutter of wings overhead or the first songs of returning species or our nocturnal neighbours, there’s always something new to see, hear, and explore. Whether you’re a bird enthusiast or feeling a little bird-brained on the topic — keep pecking away at new discoveries and let your curiosity take flight!

A Peek Inside Discovery Days

Touch Tables & Models

Zoom into Alberta’s landscapes and natural regions through detailed models and touch tables that reveal the hidden layers of our ecosystems.

Discovery Den

Step into the Discovery Den for interactive, hands-on activities designed to spark questions, fuel exploration, and inspire new discoveries at every turn.

Craft Corner

Get creative at our craft station—everything you need is provided to make a take-home creation inspired by the natural world.

Biofacts Exploration

Explore real skulls, teeth, jaws, scat, and other biofacts to uncover how animals fit into the food chain, how they eat, and how they interact with the world around them.

Discovery Stations

Put your curiosity to the test at our Discovery Stations—challenge your friends, experience life through another species’ perspective, and uncover the surprising connections that shape Alberta’s ecosystems.

Pelt Exploration

Get hands-on with real pelts from Albertan wildlife and discover the clever adaptations that help each species survive shifting climates and conditions.