Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Calgary

2425 9 Ave S.E.,Calgary,AB,T2G 0V7

Website

403-268-CITY (2489)

Trails are open year-round; Nature Centre- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - varies according to season.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

About Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

In 1929, Selby Walker was granted the permission to designate 59 acres on the west side of the Bow River as Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary and thus the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary was established. The Visitors Centre was built in 1996. The Colonel Walker House was also restored and is currently both a private residence and office space for Sanctuary volunteers.

Now, this 36-hectare wildlife reserve is visited by more than 270 species of birds, 21 species of mammals (including deer), 2 amphibians, 2 reptiles, 7 species of fish and 27 species of butterflies.

2013 Calgary floods caused extensive damage to the trails, boardwalks and viewing platforms and has since been restored.

What to do at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?

Things to do at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Calgary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Have a pleasant stroll along the almost two kilometres of trails through open grasslands and forests , enjoying the chirping of birds.

There are deers, rabbits and other animals for the little ones to see. The kind of birds one see varies from season to season. Its a resting place for migratory birds. You can see warblers, Mallards, and different kinds of songbirds.

The Nature Centre with an exhibit hall is a good educational resource for families and wildlife lovers, and records recent sightings in the area.

Who all can go and enjoy ? – Everybody. One can hold private functions like birthday parties and meetings here. The sanctuary also holds summer camps.

How to get to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary ?

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Location & directions

The sanctuary is a 5 km drive from east of downtown on the Bow River.

The Bird Sanctuary is located at the east end of 9th Avenue S.E. From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, then turn left from this onto 9 Ave.

The Bow River Pathway provides bike access to the sanctuary.

Public transport accessible.

 
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

GPS Coordinates

In DD : 51.02764,-114.007635

In DMS : 51° 1′ 39.5034″,-114° 0′ 27.468″

How long will it take to visit Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?

Time Required to Visit Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – One to two hours.

How much to visit the Bird Sanctuary?

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary admission / tickets – Free

 

When to visit InglewoodBird Sanctuary?

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Hours/timing

Sanctuary – Trails are open year-round, daily from sun-up to sundown, and are accessible through the gate on the south side of the Nature Centre.

Some areas still remain closed to public, due to continuing remediation efforts. Please stay on marked trails and obey all signage.

Nature Centre

October – April:

Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Monday & statutory holidays, CLOSED

May – September:

Daily, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed statutory holidays

What about Parking, amenities and access at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Viewing Platforms, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Restrooms.

Picnic tables.

Gift shops.

The trail is wheel chair accessible.

Parking – Free available on site.

Venues including Colonel Walker House can be booked for private events.

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3 Tips for your trip!

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  1. Fred Schorning

    My confusion id sort of resolved.
    The hours of operation are more clearly stated at the bottom of the website.
    Sorry.

    February 13, 2016 at 9:45 PM
    1. todocanada

      We check the hours and rates twice a year. 2016 update is yet to be done. Trails are also open. It is always wise to check city website (official).

      February 13, 2016 at 9:51 PM
  2. Fred Schorning

    I’m confused about the hours of operation.
    The website information -“Nature Centre – Daily,10 am – 4 pm & Closed statutory holidays”, but when I called the number 403-268-2489 the information provided stated that “the sanctuary was always closed on Sunday and Monday”, when I had asked if the Bird Sanctuary was open tomorrow, Sunday February the 14th.
    Some information correction seems to be in order somewhere.

    February 13, 2016 at 9:39 PM

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