bow habitat station and sam livingston fish hatchery

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  815kentc

  It's hidden in the corner of the city so some people don't know about it. Great and very informative for kids but there isn't really much there to do for adults. You have to pay for the centre and the aquarium but the fishing pond is free (you'll have to bring your own rods otherwise you can rent from the centre).

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  ravina27

  We really liked looking at and playing with the exhibits. It was interesting to see all the different types of fish you can find around Alberta and the tour of the hatchery is a definite must if you are going here. We decided to let the kids try fishing in the trout pond, but I wouldn't recommend it. The fish are obviously well fed as you could watch them swimming around avoiding your hook, it really wasn't worth the extra $5 even for the experience.

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  lithium_salt

  Easy access from Deerfoot Trail. Lots of free parking. The nearby park is quite nice. Staff are friendly and helpful. Costs are very reasonable. Upstairs - There are lots to see and do, many different displays and interactive tools that are fun for kids to enjoy. Downstairs - A good collection of Alberta fish to view and a wall of models with the name of the fish and a display with the insides of a fish and the names. The tanks are very clean and well maintained. At some angles, you don't even realize that there's glass. Steps and benches allow for easy viewing for kids. The tour - Is very well done. Very informative and lots for the kids to look at and don't get bored as you walk through the different stages. The highlight of the tour is when you feed the fish. With thousands of hungry fish, it turns into an exciting feeding frenzy. The Pond - There is a nice pond outside with fish. You can fish for free (if you bring your own rod) or you can rent a rod for $5. This is designed for kids enjoyment and education for 'catch and release'.

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  274shanem

  Excellent attraction to visit for an afternoon, 8yr old loved feeding fish and checking out the aquariums and displays , very nicely taken care of , not too busy , a really nice way to spend a couple of hours and learn about fish , other animals and environment native to Alberta. Will definitely go back again especially in summer then can experience the outdoor ponds.

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  655ernestd

  I went there yesterday Aug 13th and it was terrific. They are very well organized and they is too much to do. Once your bored inside you can easily step outside and go for walk. It was amazing. If you want know about fish, this is a place to be. Enjoy it. They is also picnic tables outside which is great addition.

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  marlinbytes

  once again, a real eye opener. Lots of parking and a real educational visit. Good for locals and visitors. and a nice walk in the park beside it.

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  Jewls08

  You could spend hours here if you wanted to. This is a very informative place for kids to learn and explore. There are hands on exhibits and computers available throughout. We went as a family and all 3 kids (8 Years,6 Years & 4 Years) found different things they loved about the place. We did the fish hatchery tour and our guide was great. He kept it interesting and interactive for the kids. Next time we go we will have to try the fishing part. There is a playground and BBQ pits outside if you wanted to hang around after too.

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  NadineG755

  Had a chance to visit here during a recent trip to Calgary. Was attending a birthday party for a 5 year old boy. What an interesting facility! Not only were the staff knowledgeable and friendly, but they treated us as if they were truly excited that we were interested in visiting. They were enthusiastic and sincere. The children had a great time doing a fish scavenger hunt, spending time watching the fish swim in the aquariums, and doing a "fish-y" craft. The absolute highlight for all of us was a chance to feed the fish. Great family adventure with a decent price point. Super opportunity to learn in a fun environment

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  worldparrot

  Born and raised in Calgary and the area. Came back 20 years later and wow, I took my 2 kids for the tour, fishing and more! They loved it and my 5 year old daughter is asking everyday to go fishing. Staff is awesome, prices are not step and overall it is a pretty cool place. We'll be going again and again and again. Take a lunch because there's benches near by as well as a park. ! Have fun

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  RoxieL581

  For our anniversary this year my husband and I took in the Fish Hatchery. It was really cool, we even got to go on a tour of the tanks that hold all the different ages of fish. We were supplied with bowls of fish food and got to experience a really awesome sight. The fish had a mob mentality when the food was dropped into their tanks and we saw first hand what a "feeding frenzy" really was! It was a little pricier than I expected, but the a great way to learn about the local ecosystem in a hands-on manner.