Snow Goose Festival

The Snow Goose Festival on the south shore of Beaverhill Lake was launched in 1993. The festival was established as a celebration of spring migration, and was an opportunity for the public, nature enthusiasts, bird watchers and all interested individuals to come out and view many species of birds that stopover in the Beaverhill Lake region during northward migration. This family-oriented celebration provided transportation and volunteer naturalist guided tours and hikes in and around Beaverhill Lake and Beaver County. In the town of Tofield, a trade fair and numerous activities provided many options for visitors.

You’ll experience a grand wonder of nature as thousands of migrating snow geese, Canada geese, various shorebirds, cranes and swans return to Beaverhill Lake and area. Learn from biologists and naturalists about the significance of the wetland areas. On-site guided bus and/or walking tours, trade show, evening banquet and more!

Come and witness for yourself the annual migration of Snow Geese, Sandhill Cranes, hawks, waterfowl and songbirds.Local experts share their passion and knowledge about Alberta’s diverse habitats and living things.

3 Hour Bus Tour
View wildlife in wetland areas around the south and east points of Beaverhill Lake including stops at migratory bird points of interest for viewing. Extended stops to view geese off the bus. Tours available Saturday & Sunday departing from Tofield at Tofield Arena.
2 Hour Bus Tour
View wildlife in wetland areas around the south and east points of Beaverhill Lake including stops at migratory bird points of interest for viewing. Possible short stops to view geese on the bus. Tours available Saturday & Sunday departing from Tofield at Tofield Arena.
3 Hour Field Hike
Take a short bus ride to Beaverhill Nature Area, then a 4km hike along the trail network to the Beaverhill Bird Observatory where staff will provide information on their birding studies and you my witness spring banding. This hike does NOT include busing to see flocks of Snow Geese. Tours available Saturday & Sunday departing from Tofield Arena.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets :

Free and ticketed activities.

Tour Costs
Adults $25.00
Youth (under 12) $10.00
Family $60.00
(2 adults / 2 Children)

Banquet & Silent Auction: $50/person

 

How to get tickets?
Buy Online

Date & Time: Apr 27 – 28 2024 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
2 and 3 Hour Bus Tours and Hikes – Various Times

2-Hours Bus tours: 8 am, 8:30 am, 9 am, 9:30 am, 3:00 pm, 3:30, 4:00
3-Hour Bus Tours: 8 am, 8:30, 9:00 am, 2:30 pm, 3:00
3 Hour Field hikes: 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

Banquet & Silent Auction — Saturday, April 27 | Doors open at 5:30 pm, supper at 6:30 pm.

Trade Show: Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Venue : Tofield Arena, 4748-53 Avenue

Free Shuttle To Festival
There will be a FREE Shuttle to the Festival Saturday & Sunday leaving from Sherwood Park Bethel Transit Terminal. Hope aboard to Strathcona County Transit to go directly to the Festival. Shuttle does NOT include tickets on the Bus Tours from the Festival.

Departs Bethel Transit Terminal at 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, Noon and 1 pm for the Snow Goose Festival (Tofield)

Departs Snow Goose Festival (Tofield) at 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm for Bethel Transit Terminal