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Grasslands National Park

Events and Activities – Learn, Discover, Explore

Learn, Experience, Discover. Grasslands National Park.
© Shelly Duquette Larson

From May 1st to September 30th, Grasslands National Park offers guided hikes, astronomy programs and special events. Hike to the top of the famous 70 Mile Butte, discover a dinosaur fossil or learn how to make traditional cowboy coffee. There is something here for everyone!

Activities

Please Note: Changes to our summer 2011 programs.

Teepee Rings and Other Things: (West Block)
Learn about the First Nations people who once lived on this landscape and visit amazing finds from the past. Distance: 3km. Meet at Visitor Centre at 8:30am.
Cost: $4.90/person
- May and June: Every Sunday (from May 22nd)
- July and August: Every Sunday and Wednesday
- September: Every Sunday (except September 4th- see Special Events)

Little Trail on the Prairie: (West Block)
Learn about the richly textured world of the Frenchman River. The source of life for People and Critters! Distance: 2km. Meet at Visitor Centre at 8:30am.
Cost: $4.90/person
- June: Every Wednesday
- July and August: Every Monday and Thursday
- September: Every Sunday (except September 3rd- see Cowboy Coffee)

Prairie Stories: (West Block)
A great overview of Grasslands National Park. Hike to the top of the famous 70 Mile Butte. Distance: 5km.
Meet at Visitor Centre at 8:30am.
Cost: $4.90/person
- July and August: Every Tuesday

Cowboy Coffee: (West Block)
Listen to stories about the open range, go for a wagon ride and taste a cup of traditional cowboy coffee.
Meet at Visitor Centre at 9am.
Cost: $15.70 (includes lunch)
- July 16th, 2011
- August 20th, 2011

Dinosaur Safari: (East Block)
Search for dinosaur fossils in the Badlands of Rock Creek. Pre-registration required. Meet at McGowan’s Campground at 9am.
Cost: $4.90/person
- July 2nd, 2011
- August 6th, 2011
- August 27th, 2011

Special Events

May 28th Star Party: (East Block)
Join the Royal Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing! Check out the rings on Saturn or catch a glimpse of another Galaxy! Free!
June 18th East Block Party:
An annual family event to celebrate with friends and neighbours the unique treasures of the East Block. Wagon rides, Music and old fashioned fun! Free!
July 1st Canada Day Party: (West Block)
An annual event to celebrate our amazing country! Free!
July 9th Fossil Festival: (East Block)
Join us for a day of discovery, excitement and fun! Learn about the dinosaurs and the fascinating fossils hidden in the badlands! Free!
July 29th and 30th Star Party: (West Block)
Join the Royal Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing! Check out the rings on Saturn or catch a glimpse of another Galaxy! Free! Click here for more Star Party Information (PDF, 0.6MB)
August 13th Prairie Night: (West Block)
Discover the secrets of a Prairie Night! Western Style Campfire and Supper, Cowboy Songs, Astronomy and seek out the Black-footed Ferret in the dark!
Cost: $15.70/ person (includes supper)
Pre-registration required.
September 4th Wood Mountain Wind-Up: (East Block)
Sit back and enjoy the cultural stories from the prairie people who have experienced this colourful landscape first-hand! Free!

Hike with the Expert

May 21st Snakes:
Join reptile expert, Dennis Jorgensen, for a hike out to a snake hibernaculum. Distance: 6km.
June 4th Birds:
The early bird gets the worm! Join Conservation Biologist, Rob Sissons, for a birding morning! Distance: 3-6km.
June 11th Flowers:
Spring is a beautiful time of year! Come and learn about prairie wildflowers! Distance: 1-3km.
June 25th and July 23rd Bison:
Join bison expert, Wes Olson, in a search for the bison. Distance: up to 8km.

Please Note:

Pre-registration is required
$ 4.90/person
Meet at the Visitor Centre at 8:30am
Program length varies from 1-3 hours

For more information:
Phone: 1-877-345-2257
Email: grasslands.info@pc.gc.ca

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