The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in southeast Calgary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails where over 270 species of birds have been observed. Visit the on site Nature Centre for exhibits and information on the sanctuary and nature and school programs offered.
Location: 2425 9 Ave S.E.
Area: 36 hectares
Park hours: sunrise to sunset, year-round
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Park features
About the park
This 36-hectare wildlife reserve offers more than two kilometers of level walking trails and over 1 km of nature trails, throughout the riverine forest, by the flowing river and alongside a peaceful lagoon.
While spring and summer are prime times for viewing birds, a variety of wildlife can be seen throughout the year. The public is welcome to visit the Sanctuary during daylight hours, year-round but please leave your pets, bicycles, roller blades and bird food at home. Most of the trails are wheelchair and stroller accessible and can be reached from the paved pathway leading from the Nature Centre. Admission is free; however, the Sanctuary gratefully accepts donations.
Experience nature in the city
The following plant and wildlife species have been observed in the area:
- More than 270 species of birds
- 21 species of mammals
- Two species of amphibians
- Two species of reptiles
- Seven species of fish
- 27 species of butterflies
- 347 species of plants
Nature Centre
Nature Centre hours:
May to September:
- Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Open statutory holidays
October to April:
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 pm.
- Closed Mondays and statutory holidays (except Thanksgiving)
On your next visit, stop in to:
- find out what birds have been seen recently
- discover where some of our common birds migrate to
- learn about local birding hot spots
- check out our informative field guides and colourful pocket guides for sale.
As well as the exhibit hall, the Nature Centre has a meeting room available for rent that comfortably seats up to 30 people. For more information, please call 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY (2489) if calling from outside Calgary. The Nature Centre's fax number is 403-221-3775.
