Bison – A Traveling Exhibit at Heritage Park

September 6, 2024

February 28, 2025

General Admission

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., Calgary

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Events Description

 

Explore Bison, Heritage Park’s brand-new immersive exhibit, toured by Kauffman Museum on behalf of the National Buffalo Foundation. Dive into the fascinating history and cultural significance of this iconic North American mammal. Through engaging displays, learn about the bison’s vital role in Indigenous cultures, their near-extinction and current conservation efforts, including the Blackfoot Confederacy of Southern Alberta’s Buffalo Treaty and Parks Canada’s “Bison Belong” campaign. Opening on Sept. 16, 2024, at Gasoline Alley Museum, this exhibit offers a unique connection to Alberta’s rich heritage and natural environment.

Who is it for?

All ages

HOW MUCH

Tickets : Gasoline Alley Admission

After Oct. 14: Open Tuesday – Sunday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Gasoline Alley Price)

How to get tickets?

Email: info@heritagepark.ca

WHEN & WHERE

 

Date: Friday September 6, 2024 to Friday February 28, 2025

Sept. 16 – Oct. 14: Open daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After Oct. 14: Open Tuesday – Sunday | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exhibit Runs from: Sept. 6 – Feb. 28 2025

Venue & Address

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., Calgary

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Heritage Park uses Calgary’s ParkPlus system. Pay kiosks are located on the promenade in the middle of the 6 parking lots on site. The streetcar is available to take you to the Plaza for entry into the Park. If you need the courtesy shuttle to travel into the Park, you can check in at guest services – through the green doors at the bottom of the clock tower.

Accessible by Public Transport

There are four city transit options to get you to Heritage Park. Bus #502 from the Heritage C-Train station (operation from May to October), Bus #20, the MAX Teal Rapid Transit Bus and the MAX Yellow Rapid Transit Bus will drop you at the foot of our parking area – which is about a five-minute walk to the Park entrance.

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