Plan your visit
The Alberta Boctanic Garden is a feast for the senses that can be experienced in so many different ways. Whether you're looking for a calming immersion in nature or a fun-packed day of excitement, we've got something for you.
On this page you can discover all the things you can enjoy at Alberta Boctanic Garden throughout the year, including our Mazes and Labyrinths, Outdoor Gardens and Animal Village.
Things to do
1. Maze Challenge
Be prepared,20 world famous maze Like a black hole in the universe, waiting to suck you in.If you're good enough, each maze should take about 30 minutes.Please don't rush to escape.You can enjoy more fun in the maze, such as meditation.
2. Penjing and Topiary
First of all, this is the result of the hard work of the gardeners - "a work of art." It reflects the patience and harmony between nature and human beings. Gardeners have to patiently wait for the plants in nature to grow for a year before resting and maintaining them. When you come back to see them next year, they will still be elegant and beautiful.
3. Fountain and Cascade
The primary function of a fountain is to provide water for animals and birds. It is like a screen in nature that constantly changes the images, and like a mirror allows us to see the reflection of nature. After being quiet for a winter, it starts to make noise and is the noisiest creature in nature.
4. Gardens
There are 20 gardens that are open.We will publish the flowering period of each park on the website,When you come, the most beautiful pictures are always presented to you.
5. Animal Village
Don’t forget to make new friends and say hello to old ones while you’re here.They are bathed in the same nature as you and us, and we are all together, with no need for fences separating us.You may also have heard that there are Rabbit Island, Cat Island, and Pig Island in the world. You can experience them all here at the Alberta Botanic Garden.
6. Sculptures
In addition to seeing various sculptures in museums and galleries, you can now see them in nature. Although they cannot be felt on the skin, the artistic beauty they present is integrated with nature.
You can stay with them quietly for a while, and they will accompany you without disturbing you.
7. Birding
Bird watching is a great activity.Some people keep birds in cages for viewing, also known as pets.But here we are chasing them in nature.No matter what, we must not forget one thing, that is, birds are always watching us.When we get close to them, they fly away, and when we leave, they fly back.Fortunately, our telescopes can help us keep a comfortable distance from each other, so we can look at each other at will.
8. Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, is a therapeutic practice that involves being immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of a forest. It's a way to connect with nature and de-stress through sensory engagement.
The Japanese expression shinrin-yoku literally translates to 'forest bathing. ' It invites us to take a break from our busy lives and connect with nature. This simple act has gradually gained popularity in recent years, owing largely to its proven health benefits.
9. Private Tour Guides
Learn as you explore each garden and maze to learn their origin and history together with our private tour!
You'll get to discover the history and fun stories of how the Alberta Botanical Garden came to life. From an idea, to design and the creative process.
10. Photography
Photography is a wonderful thing. It preserves time and turns it into memory. It can be shared with everyone through the Internet in the fastest way. It can bring separated family and friends back together.
If you know a professional photographer, ask them to take your picture. Of course, you are also welcome to choose from the list of professional photographers we provide to serve you.
11. Live Music
Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, live music always strikes a chord with people. Think about it, the musicians performed just for you today, giving you the royal treatment. And also got to have a great meal together with the musicians where you get to talk, laugh, and discover new things! You might end up meeting new friends, and perhaps having some of your questions answered about music that you have never known about.
11. Art Gallery
Enjoy our private collection of paintings and sculptures right in the gallery at the Alberta Botanic Garden Conservatory. You'll get to discover new artworks that you have never seen before.
13. Enjoy the food
You must not miss out on our healthy refreshments from nature! With a whole variety of homemade teas accompanied by dried fruits that are freshly harvested from our botanic garden, which will recharge your batteries for a full day of activities.
Of course, you can't miss the feast we carefully prepared for you for brunch. That's made with homemade cuisine that you can't eat anywhere else. We hope you won't eat another meal after you go home.
Tea Time
Brunch
Alberta Botanic Garden General Admission Ticket Key features:
Every visitor will need to reserve an arrival time slot online before their visit to the Botanic Garden.
You can only purchase your tickets by booking online!
There are **no tickets** at the entrance of the Botanical Garden.
Any visitors coming without scheduling and booking online will not be permitted to enter the Alberta Botanic Garden.
We operate a policy of no refunds or exchanges for entry tickets.
Due to weather conditions, we do offer to reschedule to another date. **If you need to reschedule, please email us within 24 hours of the day with weather conditions. With no notice, there will be no ticket refund.**
On arrival you should have proof of your time slot on your phone or on a printout.
**You will not be permitted to enter unless you have a valid proof of your ticket and time slot.**
You have 30 minutes from your chosen time slot to enter the Alberta Botanic Garden.
There will be no refunds if you miss your entry time from your chosen time slot due to our no refund policy.
**If you need to reschedule, please email us 1 week in advance. With no prior notice, there will be no rescheduling to another date.**
All visitors (Adults and Children) have the same admission fee.
One day Admission prices = $1000 per visitor
(The one day admission prices is all included)
Most importantly we want to give you the best day and experience out by taking you on a journey that is memorable and inspiring.
In order to bring the best quality experience to you, we limit the amount of visitors that come each day.
Limiting it to 10 visitors per day.
Make your visit even more memorable with one of our Premium Experiences, offering exclusive and interactive private tours that will take you into the heart of the Alberta Botanic Garden with one of our expert tour guides.
Discover the secrets of our gardens and Mazes, through hands-on encounters and inspiring conversations. The Alberta Botanic Garden's things are brought to life by our team of Explainers and Tale Makers every day, and we offer a variety of guided tours to help you uncover the incredible stories of our plants and gardens.
Site gates open at: 9 AM
Tea time at: 11 AM
Brunch: 1 PM
Tea time at: 6 PM
Site gates close at: 7 PM
To protect the health of our guests, staff, and plants, Alberta Botanic Garden is a no-smoking environment.
Pets are not permitted in the gardens and there are no facilities to provide temporary shelter for pets during your visit.
For the safety of our animals in our gardens, we appreciate that you keep your pets at home.
Alcohol is not allowed at the Alberta Botanic Gardens.
For the most enjoyable experience, we recommend dressing for the weather, including comfortable walking shoes, an umbrella, Sunglasses, and a hat.
The Garden is designed to be enjoyed at a walking pace, with many meandering pathways and gardens just waiting to be discovered during a leisurely stroll.
- Some pathways have less-accessible surfaces (grass, wood chips, gravel, uneven surfaces, natural areas). Some areas have steep inclines or stairs where wheelchairs will require assistance.
- Accessible washrooms are available.
To ensure the enjoyment of all our guests, preserve the beauty of the garden, and protect valuable plant collections, the following must be observed by all guests.
- No games: Games and sporting equipment (soccer balls, Frisbees, bikes, skateboards, longboards, rollerblades, etc.) are not permitted inside the garden.
- Outside food or beverage is not permitted: For the safety of other visitors and our animals, no outside food or beverage is allowed.
- Protecting The Garden:
*Do not pick or remove any plant material from anywhere in the garden, including wilderness areas and showhouses. This includes flowers, seeds, pods and all other parts of the plant.
*Leave the labels where you see them — it is essential to the accuracy of our plant records that labels remain in the right place. If you want to remember the name of a special plant, take a picture of the label or write it down.
*Please stick to the paths to protect plant life.
- Do not climb on trees or rocks.
- Do not swim or wade in the water features. Rocks can be slippery — exercise common sense and caution. The Alberta Botanic Garden is not responsible for injuries that may occur around rocks and water features.
- Children must be supervised at all times, to ensure their safety (and to protect plants!)