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The Alberta skies are about to be filled with the sights and sounds of thousands of migrating birds.
The birds are returning from their winter vacations in the south and, of course, travel in large flocks. Tofield, a smaller town southeast of Edmonton, sets out to honour and celebrate all of our spring visitors with the Snow Goose Festival.
Tofield’s Snow Goose Festival is a celebration of all things Alberta birds as the various species take flight above. The festival, taking place on April 25 and 26, will give guests of all ages a chance to learn more about this important time for nature in Alberta through various activities.
The festival will include a trade show focused on birds in Alberta, children’s games and fun, and speakers during the day.
On the first evening, there is also a Snow Goose Festival Banquet Dinner & Silent Auction. However, one of the most exciting reasons to visit Tofield for the festival is the bus and field hike tours. The bus tours can be either 2 or 3 hours, while the hike is a 3-hour excursion.
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The tours bring you and your group to wetland areas, points of interest, and other spots known for their bird populations.
All of the tours take place in the Beaver Hills Natural Area, around Beaver Hill Lake, and other areas to the south. Beaverhill Lake is a designated wetland of international significance – and one of Canada’s only federally recognized Bird Sanctuaries.
What types of birds can you expect to see?
Several hundred geese, of course! This can also be your chance to get a view of snow geese, Canada geese, various shorebirds, cranes and swans.
And if you are not able to make it to Tofield for the festival’s dates, you can access a 5km trail in the Natural Area and create your own birdwatching adventure during spring!
Planning Your Trip – Snow Goose Festival
What: An annual festival to celebrate the spring bird migration season. Tofield is five minutes from Beaver Hill Lake and the Rangeland Natural Area. This area can see thousands of migrating geese and hundreds of cranes or swans. It is a popular birdwatching area during migration seasons and most of the year.
How much:
Tour Cost:
Adults — $25.00
Youth (under 12) — $10.00
Family — $60.00
(2 adults / 2 Children)
Banquet & Silent Auction — $50/person
Festival and tradeshow at the arena are free to attend
When:
April 25 to 26, 2026 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
2 and 3 Hour Bus Tours and Hikes – Various Times
Trade Show: Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Tofield Arena; tours also depart from the arena.
Free shuttle (tickets required) to the festival from Sherwood Park Transit Station.
Departs Bethel Transit Terminal at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m. for the Snow Goose Festival (Tofield)
Departs Snow Goose Festival (Tofield) at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.. 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. for Bethel Transit Terminal.
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