Inglewood Bird Sanctuary bookings
Rentals and bookings – Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary provides a unique setting for your wedding, meeting, corporate function, training session or community event. It is situated along the bend of the Bow River and is the only federally designated migratory bird sanctuary in North America with special protection rights.
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Weddings
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary provides a unique natural setting for your wedding, encompassing 36 hectares of tranquil wilderness only minutes from downtown Calgary.
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Special Events
Floor to ceiling windows looking out to the sanctuary.
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Meetings
The Chinese Canadian Market Garden room within the Nature Centre can accommodate up to 40 people. The room is equipped with a projector and wifi.
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Birthday parties
Make that birthday party extra special. Our spaces can be booked for private parties for all ages.
Bookable spaces
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Up to 50 people
Situated south of the historic Colonel Walker House, the lawn provides views of water to the east and the city skyline to the west. This location is available May 1 to September 30.
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Up to 15 people
Classroom bookings are only available as part of the wedding package for use as a bridal suite and only available May 1 to September 30.
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Up to 40 people
Located within the Nature Centre. An ideal space for smaller special events and meetings.
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Up to 50 people
Available afterhours, 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Good option for a cocktail reception.
Photo gallery
Rental rates
| Location | Weekday hourly rate 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | After hours & weekend hourly rate |
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Outdoor Space – Colonel Walker House Lawn |
2024 - $81.12* 2025 - $84.36* |
2024 - $81.12* 2025 - $84.36* |
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Wedding Package – Colonel Walker House Lawn and Colonel Walker Classroom |
2024 - $432.64** 2025 - $449.95** |
2024 - $432.64** 2025 - $449.95** |
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Nature Centre – Chinese Canadian Market Garden Room |
2024 - $81.12* 2025 - $84.36* |
2024 - $135.20* 2025 - $140.61* |
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Nature Centre – Lobby |
Not Available |
2024 - $135.20* 2025 - $140.61* |
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Birthday Party Package – Nature Centre Classroom |
$250.00 |
$250.00 |
*Minimum two-hour booking.
**Three hour maximum (anytime between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 1 to September 30)
Additional services and rates
| Item | Cost |
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Security fees Applied to events that with liquor service and/or after-hours |
$20/hour* |
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Additional Customer Service Representative Based on event evaluation at the discretion of the venue |
$50/hour* |
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White folding chairs |
$150 flat rate, 50 chairs available |
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Cocktail tables |
$10.00/per table, 15 tables available |
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Risk Management Fee |
$4.75, applied to all bookings |
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Non-refundable deposit Weddings and special events only |
$150 |
*Minimum two-hour booking.
Packages
Wedding package
Available for bookings anytime between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 1 to September 30
Details
- Exclusive use of the Colonel Walker House lawn
- Exclusive use of Colonel Walker House classroom for bridal suite
- Maximum 50 people
- Three-hour booking
Birthday party package
Nature Party
Discover feathered friends, solve marsh mysteries, or identify wetland wonders at a party in nature. This birthday experience includes two hours in a private area and self-led nature activities.
Ages: 5+
Length: 2 hours (exclusive use of Nature Centre classroom)
Maximum numbers: 20 children
Food: Refreshments, food and clean-up are not included
Photography sessions
Photographers are welcome to use the park or facility for photography sessions. To ensure guaranteed access of the Colonel Walker House Lawn, please book the space. Permit holders have the right to the space.
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Calgary Parks
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