Admissions are processed on a first come, first served basis at all gates.
Gate hours may vary daily and are based on weather and operational requirements.
With the exception of family passes, all rates are per person. Prices exclude GST.
All members must be present when paying family admission fees. Late arrivals will be charged the applicable daily admission ticket rate.
Group rates, reservations and pay in advance admissions are not available.
Sikome Aquatic Facility accepts cash, debit or credit card for payment.
Sikome Aquatic Facility accepts CANOO for new Canadian citizens and the City of Calgary Fee Assistance Card.
Cancellations/Refunds
Admission fees are not refunded for any reason.
Sikome Aquatic Facility Preparations
To meet supervision requirements, a minimum of 1 adult for every 5 children under the age of 12 is required.
It is recommended that all children and individuals unable to swim utilize an approved FDA personal flotation device. A limited number of life jackets are available on site for free use through the Lifejacket Loaner Station program.
Parents must be within arm’s reach of children 7 years of age and under at all times.
Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) to enter the facility.
Adults must remain with children for the duration of the visit.
All children under 3 years of age must wear an appropriate swim diaper and plastic pants while in the water.
Voluntary bag checks are conducted prior to entry.
Unchecked bags are not permitted in the facility.
Pets are not permitted.
Guide and assisted living dogs are permitted. Assistance dogs must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted in the water.
Alcohol, cannabis, and smoking are not permitted.
Glass or breakable containers (e.g. ceramics) are not permitted.
Propane gas barbeques are permitted on grassed areas only. Set up is not permitted on paved walkways or Gate A (Main) seating area. Wood or charcoal/briquette barbeques are not permitted.
Fully enclosed tents are not permitted. Large stand-up style canopies are permitted on the south half of the facility. These units must be set up on grassed areas and properly secured. Set up is not permitted on the sand.
Only small inflatables and plastic beach toys are allowed.
The following items are NOT allowed for use at Sikome:
scuba and snorkeling masks
large rafts, paddles, skim boards, paddle boards and hard bottomed boats (kayaks, canoes, etc.)
mermaid style swim fins that bind feet together
metal shovels or gardening tools
bikes, rollerblades, skateboards and scooters
drones, kites, remote controlled airplanes and toys
There is a $5.00 non-refundable reservation fee for booking by phone or online.
We strongly recommend reserving tickets for interpretive programs well in advance of your visit, especially if you are planning to visit the park in July or August.
Some programs have age restrictions. These restrictions are strictly adhered to. Please visit albertaparks.ca/dinosaur for detailed information about all programs.
Cancellations/Refunds
Participants may cancel up to 48 hours before the event of regular programs and receive a refund of their program fee.
For Guided Excavations, participants may cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled start of the program and receive a refund of their program fee.
No refunds are provided if participants cancel less than 48 hours prior to the program start time for regular programs, or less than 2 weeks for Guided Excavations.
The $5 reservation fee is non-refundable.
Refunds are NOT given for air quality, car trouble, getting lost or weather when the program proceeds as scheduled.
If you have reserved at the Visitor Centre, refunds must be completed at the Visitor Centre in person.
Alternate Programming
In the event of unsafe conditions (rain, extreme heat, etc.) programs may be cancelled or an alternate program may be offered.
If a program is cancelled full refunds will be provided.
If an alternate program is offered, it will be at the same or a discounted price. A refund will be available if you choose not to participate in the alternate program.
Dinosaur Provincial Park reserves the right to cancel a program for poor weather, insufficient number of registrations or any other pertinent reason.
Program Preparations
All outdoor programs require sturdy (closed toe, heel, and sides) footwear suitable for hiking. No sandals, flip-flops or Crocs.
Bring at least one litre of water and a sun hat for each person.
Soft drinks and juices are not recommended to replace water. All drinks must be in resealable bottles. No cans please.
Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended.
Please arrive at your tour meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your program start time. You do not require a printed ticket unless you reserved in person at the Visitor Centre.
There is a $5.00 non-refundable reservation fee for booking by phone or online
We strongly recommend reserving tickets for interpretive programs well in advance of your visit, especially if you are planning to visit the park in July or August
Some programs have age restrictions. These restrictions are strictly adhered to. Please visit albertaparks.ca/writing-on-stone for detailed information about all programs
Cancellations/refunds
Participants may cancel up to 48 hours before the event and receive a refund of their program fee
No refunds are provided if participants cancel less than 48 hours prior to the program start time
The $5 reservation fee is non-refundable
Refunds are NOT given for air quality, car trouble, getting lost or weather when the program proceeds as scheduled
If you have reserved online, program cancellations may be completed online at Shop.AlbertaParks.ca or by phoning 403-647-2364
If you have booked at the Visitor Centre refunds must be completed at the Visitor Centre
Alternate Programming
In the event of unsafe conditions (rain, extreme heat, etc.) programs may be cancelled or an alternate program may be offered
If a program is cancelled full refunds will be provided
If an alternate program is offered, it will be at the same or a discounted price. A refund will be available if you choose not to participate in the alternate program
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park reserves the right to cancel a program for poor weather, insufficient number of registrations or any other pertinent reason
Program Preparations
All outdoor programs require sturdy (closed toe, heel, and sides) footwear suitable for hiking. No sandals, flip-flops or Crocs
Bring at least one litre of water and a sun hat for each person
Soft drinks and juices are not recommended to replace water. All drinks must be in resealable bottles. No cans/glass please
Insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended
Please arrive at your tour meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your program start time. You do not require a printed ticket, unless you reserved in person at the Visitor Centre
There is a $5.00 non-refundable reservation fee for booking by phone or online.
In person at the Discovery Centre when open
Individuals with the CANOO card for new Canadian citizens, Access2Entertainment card, or the City of Calgary Fee Assistance/Fair entry card are recommended to purchase tickets at the site.
Cancellations
Bow Habitat Station reserves the right to cancel or change program activities due to unexpected business interruptions and/or severe weather warnings issues by environment Canada.
In the case of a weather event, outdoor activities may be substituted for indoor inclement weather plans.
Daily admission tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
By phoning William Watson Lodge Visitor Centre 403-591-7227
There is a $12.00 non-fundable reservation fee for booking by phone or online.
Guests may have 1 reservation for up to 7-days in the summer season, and a maximum of 2 reservations for up to 7-days in the winter season. Guests may have a maximum of 2 reservations for a combined 14 days in the campground.
Cabin Seasons
Summer: June – September
Winter: October – May
Campground Season
May long weekend – October long weekend
Reservation Priority
120-days in advance
Albertans with Disabilities (Eligibility will be verified upon arrival)
Non-ambulatory
Legally blind
Profoundly deaf
Dependently cognitively disabled
Semi ambulatory
Medically fragile
60-days in advance
Albertan seniors age 65 and over
Out of province persons with disabilities
Accommodations
Cabins
Eight (8) - 1-bedroom cabins available
Six (6) - 2-bedroom cabins available
Eight (8) - 3-bedroom cabins available
Serviced Campsites
Ten (10) - Full hookup (power/water/sewer) campsites available
Cancellations/Refunds
To receive a full refund of your camping fees and reservable nights, cancellations must be made more than 72 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally scheduled arrival date.
1 night penalty if notice is less than 72 hours but more than 48 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
2 night penalty if notice is less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
3 night penalty if notice is less than 24 hours before 3:30 p.m. of the originally-scheduled arrival date.
Camping fee refunds are applied to the card used for the original transaction.
As camping conditions are highly variable, the reservation fee and change fees are non-refundable except in the event of a facility closure.
Refunds are not given for weather, wildlife, insects, water or air quality, fire or liquor bans, vehicles or trailer trouble, getting lost, advisories (with the exception of a campground/facility closure) or in the case of an eviction.
Corporate membership gives businesses and high volume (150 plus) users access to a discounted daily admission tickets.
Cancellations/Refunds
Daily Admission Tickets
Daily admission tickets are non-refundable and not transferable.
We reserve the right to close lifts due to extreme weather and temperatures (-25 degrees not including wind chill). Should this occur during an operational day, refunds will automatically be issued to daily admission ticket holders.
In the event of a partial lift closure, refunds will not be issued unless the disruption exceeds four hours.
Memberships
Memberships are non-refundable and not transferable.
Hidden Valley Ski Resort Preparations
Please take a screenshot or bring a printed copy of your daily admission ticket(s).
