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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.

  • Weddings

    Inglewood Bird Sanctuary provides a unique natural setting for your wedding, encompassing 36 hectares of tranquil wilderness only minutes from downtown Calgary.

  • Special Events

    Floor to ceiling windows looking out to the sanctuary.

  • 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.

  • Birthday parties

    Make that birthday party extra special. Our spaces can be booked for private parties for all ages.

Bookable spaces


  • Walker House Lawn

    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.

  • Colonel Walker Classroom

    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.

  • Chinese Canadian Market Garden Room

    Up to 40 people

    Located within the Nature Centre. An ideal space for smaller special events and meetings.

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Rental rates


Rooms and packages

2024 2025

Nature Centre – Chinese Canadian Market Garden Room

Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – $81.12/hr

After hours & weekends – $135.20/hr

Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – $84.36/hr

After hours & weekends – $140.61/hr

Colonel Walker House Lawn

$81.12/hr

$84.36/hr

Wedding Package – Colonel Walker House Lawn and Colonel Walker House Classroom

$432.64

$449.50

Birthday Party Package – Nature Centre – Classroom

$250

$250

Additional services and fees

A $4.75 risk management fee is applied to all bookings/rentals.
*Effective Jan. 1, 2025, this fee will increase to $5.75.

2024 2025

Security

Applied to events with liquor service and/or after-hours

$20/hr

$30/hr

Additional Customer Service Representative

Based on event evaluation at the discretion of the venue

$50/hr

$50/hr

Outdoor white folding chairs

50 chairs available

$150 flat rate

$150 flat rate

Cocktail tables

15 tables available

$10/table

$10/table

Package Details


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 - 12
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. 

Interested in hosting an event at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary? Submit an online form to discuss your event needs.

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