Nature, Amusement Parks & Outdoor Adventure

403-232-9300

1300 Zoo Rd. N.E. Calgary, AB,T2E 7V6

Year round Closed Dec. 25 & Zoo gala

Operated by Alberta's oldest charity, Calgary Zoological Society, Calgary Zoo is the second largest zoo in Canada. Calgary Zoo is also a leading Canadian Centre for conservation ...  »

403.974.4200

18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, Alberta, T2J 5G5

Year Round.

Spruce Meadows Calgary is one of the world's premier show jumping and equestrian facility situated in 120 hectare site, south of Calgary. There are two indoor arenas, seven ...  »

404-268-CITY (2489)

325,25 Ave. S.E, Calgary, AB, T2G 5V1

Dawn to Dusk

Superintendent of the City of Calgary’s Parks Department from 1913-1943, William Reader, creating the “rockery” on the steep north slope of Cemetery Hill , now known as ...  »

403-268-CITY (2489)

51.055949,-114.070212

5:00 AM - 11:00 PM ,daily

Spread over 20 hectares and named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill; the Prince's Island Park Calgary is an urban park in ...  »

311

8925 Riverview Dr SE Calgary, AB T2C 3V7

5:00 am to 11:00 pm

Created in the 1970's, Carburn Park was once part of Senator Patrick Burns' vast prairie empire. The park is named after the company "Carburn Aggregates", from whom ...  »

403-648-2719

284022 Township Road 224 Rockyview, Alberta T1X 0J6

Late July to Late October

A farm with corn maze, petting zoo and other farm related activities so that everyone, regardless of age, can have a good time.  »

403-762-1550

Johnston Canyon,Banff National Park, Improvement District No. 9, AB.

Year Round.

Johnston Canyon was caused by erosion of limestone rock as Johnston Creek, a tributary of Bow River, empties into the Bow River. Over thousands of years, the ...  »

403-268-CITY (2489)

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

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

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 ...  »

403- 297-5293

Sikome Cir SE, Calgary, AB T2X 2C4

Mid-June to the September long weekend.

Sikome Aquatic Facility or Sikome Lake Calgary is a man made lake located within the Fish Creek Provincial Park, and is part of the Bow River basin. ...  »

403-762-1450

Icefields Parkway, Alberta, Canada

Year Round

The 227 kilometer mountain road, built almost parallel to the continental divide, passes through Banff National Park and Jasper National park. Named after the Columbia Icefield and the ...  »

403-748-4066

RR 284, Hwy 12, W of Bentley, Gull Lake.

Year round.

Established in 1932, Aspen Beach Provincial Park is the first provincial Park to be established in Alberta. The park with 2.14 sq. km area is a manicured landscape that ...  »

403-762-1550

111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T0L 1E0

Year Round. Activities Vary.

Lake Louise is a glacial lake in the Canadian rockies which sits at an elevation of 200 vertical feet above the valley floor. Called 'The Lake of the ...  »

403-347-4977

52.261801, -113.851279

Year Round. daily.

From trail rides and family get-togethers, to carriage rides and Christmas parties, there's always something happening at the ranch. The onsite fully licensed restaurant, The West Lake ...  »

403-762-1550

Peyto Lake, Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada

(Year Round) - Closed until 2020/21 Winter

Named for Bill Peyto, a packer and guide of early 1900's, the Lake is located at an elevation of ~1800 m in the Canadian Rockies. The amazing blue-green ...  »

780-852-6176

52.920728, -117.999004

Year Round. Winter closures according to weather.

Maligne river, that originates at Maligne lake, flows underground from Medicine lake, till it reaches Maligne Canyon. At the canyon formed due to geological formation of soluble ...  »

403-762-1550

51.328225,-116.181586

Seasonal, Late Spring to Early Fall

Situated in the Valley of Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake is a glacially fed lake, at the elevation of 1885m. The deep blue shade is due to rock ...  »

403-762-1550

Vermilion Lakes Rd Banff National Park, Improvement District No. 9, AB

Year Round.

About Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada A series of lakes formed in the Bow River valley, Banff National Park, the Vermilion Lakes in Alberta is ...  »

404-268-CITY (2489)

1220 9 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T3C 0H9.

24 hours.

Sponsored by Shaw Communications, and maintained by the city of Calgary Recreation Department,Shaw Millennium Park is North America's largest free outdoor skate park.   »

403-297-7827

13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary, AB T2W 5R6, Canada

Open at 8:00 a.m. every day of the year and open during day light hours.

Canada's largest urban park stretches approximately 12 miles from the T'suu Tina Reserve at 37th Street to the Bow River's banks in the east, covering much of the ...  »

1-877-542-2633

1 Sunshine Access Road, Banff, Alberta T1L 1J5

Mid June to Early September

Sunshine Meadows better known as the home to Sunshine Village, is famous for its beautiful setting with alpine meadows covered with carpet of fire weed and glacier ...  »

101 Mountain Avenue, Banff, AB

Late spring and summer to view the garden in full bloom.

Cascade Gardens in Banff National Park is a well-landscaped garden with a varied mix of annuals and perennials surrounding the park administrative building. Parks Canada took over ...  »

403-678-2883

Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park

Year Round. Activities Vary.

Mt Assiniboine Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and situated along the continental divide, in British Columbia. Named after Assiniboine people, the park's name sake, ...  »

(403)-885-4477

52.390871,-113.611085

Mid May to September long weekend

In addition to being a working farm, Ellis Bird farm is a non profit organization devoted to the conservation of Mountain Bluebirds, Tree Swallows and other native ...  »

Sylvan Lake, AB

Year Round. Activities Vary.

Located in Central Alberta, the Sylvan Lake has a total area of approximately 48.2 sq.km. It is a popular recreational lake for all the seasons. Sylvan Lake ...  »

403-263-4594

Plus 15 (2nd Level), BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2W1

Tuesday to Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm

The Museum was setup by Alberta Wheat Pool to bridge the gap between the urban and rural population's knowledge about the grain industry. Focusing on the ever ...  »

403-302-1709

52.455205,-113.820343

July end to October end - Hours vary.

A corn maze by Kraay family who has been farming in Central Alberta for more than a quarter century. Navigate the corn maze that is 15 acres in ...  »

403-286-8668

8900, 48 Avenue Northwest, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2

5:00 am to 11:00 pm

Stroll along the river trails. Have a picnic while kids have a go at the playground. In summer, go paddling in the lagoon. Go skating or cross ...  »

403-547-3595

254077 Rocky Ridge Road Calgary, Alberta, Canada,T3R 1A6

April to September

A farm which provides petting zoo experience and other farm related activities. The activities include visiting the animals in their pens, tractor rides, Goat milking, and pony ...  »

403 782-4263

40110 – Range Road 260, Lacombe

Farm : Seasonal; BB & Cafe: Year Round

Billyco Junction is a working family farm offering a Community Supported Agriculture - CSA vegetable and fruit delivery program serving central Alberta from Calgary to Edmonton. A ...  »

1-800-767-1611

53.12984, -117.772356

Early May - Early October

The Mietter Hot Springs pool was built in 1919 by striking coal miners with logs and moss. As it became extremely popular with the local mining community of ...  »

416-392-7288

19 Horticultural Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Explore the conservatory through its different sections that houses the water wheel and plants like Orchids, Cacti and succulents, and the main (central) Palm House filled with ...  »

306-662-4466

Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Hwy 515, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0

May Long Weekend - End of Sept. Long Weekend

Treeosix Adventure Parks, Saskatchewan, Canada A five-time winner of the Tourism Saskatchewan Awards of Excellence; most notably the Rookie of the Year Award Winner in 2011 and the ...  »

In Edmonton: 311; Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

13315 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton

Year round, Hours vary by season

About the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Alberta, Canada Situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the Edmonton Valley Zoo has been providing authentic and engaging animal ...  »

416-392-CITY (2489)

Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto

Year Round

Named after Sarah Ashbridge,a British loyalist from Philadelphia, Ashbridge's Bay Park was once part of a 5 sq. km marsh on the Don River Delta, which was ...  »

416-392-CITY (2489)

201 Guildwood Parkway Toronto M1P 4N7

Day Light Hours

A beautiful sculptural garden located along the Scarborough Bluffs, Guildwood Park, was home to Rosa Breithaupt Hewetson & Spencer Clark, who were patrons of arts and preservationists. They ...  »

647 351 3474

288 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 3L9

365 days a year

Opened on October 16, 2013, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is the newest attraction in the heart of downtown Toronto, next to the CN Tower. At Canada’s largest ...  »

311 ; Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

7000 -143 Street, Edmonton

Open Year Round; Closed Dec 25 & Jan 1

About John Janzen Nature Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Since 1976, the John Janzen Nature Centre’s interactive exhibits, educational programming and special events have encouraged visitors towards a ...  »

311 ; Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton

Closed

About Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada A distinctive part of Edmonton’s skyline, the Muttart Conservatory offers a year round escape into the beauty of the world’...  »

780-458-7163

265 Sturgeon Road, St. Albert, Alberta T8N 1N2

Seasonal: Sunrise to sunset daily

About St. Albert Botanic Park, Alberta, Canada This five acre botanical garden grew from an idea conceived in 1990 by two St. Albert citizens and has grown into ...  »

306.662.4100

49.775961,-109.626363

Not open to public

About Cypress Hills Vineyard & Winery, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada Owned and operated by Marie and Marty Bohnet, the Cypress Hills Winery was winner of the Saskatchewan ...  »

416-394-8543

151 Elmcrest Road, Toronto

Daily, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Centennial Park conservatory, situated in Centennial park was built in 1960's, as part of federal government's plan to commemorate Canada's 100th birthday. The conservatory has an area ...  »

306.781.4769

1450B Fourth Avenue, Regina

Early September to Early June

About Regina Floral Conservatory, Saskatchewan, Canada Opened during 1950’s by the City of Regina, the conservatory consisted of three small greenhouses. These greenhouses housed plants used to ...  »

311

105 Bridgend Street, Toronto

Year round

The Port Union Waterfront Park was built as part of revitalization of Toronto's Waterfront by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The 3.8 km Port Union waterfront trail runs ...  »

(905)713-6038

195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto

Year Round

Rouge River that flows from Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario, forms the provincially significant wetland, Lower Rouge Marsh at it southern end - where it meets ...  »

403-534-2129

Aspen Crossing, Hwy #24, Mossleigh

April to December, Daily

Aspen Crossing is a unique train themed tourist destination in Southern Alberta, just 39 miles southeast of Calgary. Less than the typical commute to work, you will find ...  »

311

5 Glen Everest Rd, Toronto

Year Round, Daily

Once a 40 acre Rumph farm, overlooking Scarborough Bluffs, the Rosetta McClain Garden was the property of Rosetta, daughter of Thomas McDonald West, owner and operator of J. & ...  »

311

61 Undercliff Dr , Toronto

Year round

Scarborough Bluffs Park is one of the many parks located along the geographical feature - the bluffs along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Scarborough. Enjoy a ...  »

(705) 446-0256

Scenic Caves Road, The Blue Mountains

Seasonal activities: May to October (green season), Nov/Dec to Mar/Apr (winter season)

Established in 1932, Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is a natural attraction offering year-round seasonal outdoor adventures for all ages. A tourism award-winning experience, it is both a Canadian ...  »

1-250-674-0102

Port McNeill, BC

July - September, Tours 3 - 8 days long

Join us on an Orca Camp kayaking with whales adventure, paddle along on a Coastal Pacific Wildlife Safari, hike BC’s legendary West Coast Trail, or snorkel ...  »

(204) 927-6000 / 1-877-927-6006

2355 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2N6

Open Year Round, Closed Dec 25

Assiniboine Park, one of the largest city parks in Canada, is home to the Assiniboine Park Zoo, Assiniboine Park Conservatory, Qualico Family Centre, Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, ...  »

204-832-0167

2795 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S4

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Living Prairie Museum is one of the few remaining fragments of the tall grass prairie that once covered central North America. Spend time seeing the displays ...  »

(204) 467-3300

1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall, Stonewall

Year Round

About Oak Hammock Marsh A Wetland of International importance, the Oak Hammock Marsh’s total Wildlife Management Area is 36 sq km. This restored prairie marsh is home ...  »

(204) 989-8355

1961 McCreary Road, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9

FortWhyte Alive is an environmental, education and recreation centre situated on 640 acres of prairie, lakes, forest and wetlands. It is a place for everyone to enjoy throughout ...  »

204-349-2410

Lot 83 Barren Lake Road, Falcon Lake

With friendly ambiance, peaceful surroundings with a western setting, visitors here are assured of a wonderful time. Go on trail rides, pony rides, or wagon/sleigh rides ...  »

1-204-855-3246

Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0

Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch offers lots of fun family activities including zip-line, corn trail, duck races, pumpkin trains, petting zoo, bale pyramids, pig races, hay rides and ...  »

(204) 222-1824

67 111 Deacon Rd, Winnipeg

Have a fun day at the farm, visit the animals in their pens, see miniature cows on the pasture, go on wagon train rides, try goat milking, ...  »

(204) 222-1137

59 North Drive, Oakbank, MB, Canada


Monday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Visitors can enjoy horseback riding or go for a scenic trail ride around the Birds Hill Park and see deer, owls, and other animals or go on ...  »

(902) 426-4306

1 Challenger Drive, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4A2

Bedford Institute of Oceanography is a world-class multi-disciplinary research institutes in oceanography and one of the world’s largest oceanographic establishments. Go on guided tour of the ...  »

6479880841

8299 Concession Rd 2, Caistor Centre, ON L0R 1E0

Seasonal Mid May to October

Big ostrich birds are a rare and unique sight in this part of the world and are sure to make you smile!  »

Herbert Lake, Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada

Year Round

Visit Herbert Lake early in the morning or during sunset to enjoy incredible reflection of Mt. Temple.  »

Mount Edith Cavell Parking Lot, Jasper, AB, Canada

Seasonal - Late Spring to Early Fall.

Named in the honour of the British Nurse, who helped war prisoners, Mt Edith Cavell is one of the most recognizable peaks in Jasper National Park. Take ...  »

604-659-3474

845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

Closed indefinitely

The Vancouver Aquarium offers a vast variety of water and land animals that are truly a must see for the visitors of all ages. Not only you ...  »

Johnson Lake, Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada

Year Round

Located on the Minnewanka road loop, a breezy scenic ride with picturesque view of rich vegetation, rugged landscape and glacier Lake, Johnson Lake is the place to ...  »

311

Ravine Dr & Bellehaven Crescent, Toronto, ON M1M 2Y3

Year Round, Dawn to Dusk

About Doris McCarthy Trail, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Doris McCarthy Trail or Gates Gully is a pathway that leads from Ravine Drive, off Kingston Road to Lake Ontario ...  »

705-287-2900

960 Highway 637, Killarney

Year Round

Sapphire blue lakes, the La Cloche Mountains, and a dense forest create this serene paradise that is rivalled by few others. There is more than just stunning ...  »

204-945-6784

Little Limestone Lake, Division No. 21, MB

Little Limestone Lake is the world’s largest example of a marl lake. Throughout the year the lake will change colours and amaze the eyes of its ...  »

705-549-2231

670 Awenda Park Rd, Tiny

Awenda Provincial Park is a beautiful forested area that spans more than 2,900 hectares on the shores of the Georgian Bay. The park offers the public a brilliant ...  »

705-454-3324

Kawartha Lakes County Road 48, Kirkfield

The Balsam Lake Provincial Park is a summer paradise for fishing, day-trip hiking trails, and canoeing. It is most famous for being a Provincial Park that is ...  »

705-326-7054

2540 Bass Lake Sideroad East, Oro-Medonte Township

Bass Lake Provincial Park was previously a farm for over 100 years. Transformed into a recreational area just outside of the city of Orillia, it is now a ...  »

705-445-4467

209403 Highway 26, Blue Mountains

Located near Ontario’s famous all season resort, Craigleith Provincial Park showcases the best of Georgian Bay – with an intriguing shoreline, that contains a mix of 450 million-year-old ...  »

705-653-3575

474 County Rd. 8, Campbellford

This Northumberland provincial park boasts 163 campsites, a bridge suspended above the Trent-Severn Waterway, and awe-inspiring nature that arouses all the senses. 10-kilometers of trails allow you to ...  »