Tours and programs

Bison Backstage

Location: Heritage Barn near the Wahkotowin Visitor Information Centre
Times: 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Bison Backstage is the exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island. Visitors will be led through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how parks staff continue the ongoing role in bison conservation efforts. This is a 1-hour walking tour that covers approximately 1 kilometer over uneven ground.

Astotin Theatre

Location: Astotin Lake Recreation Area
Open hours: 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Discover artifacts, talk to a Parks Canada interpreter, and watch movies on the big screen. Create your own memories and inspire a deeper connection in this interactive space.

Beaver Town: Exploring a Beaver’s Neighbourhood

Location: Astotin Lake Recreation Area
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Uncover the land and water that is shaped by busy beavers. Why are beavers considered “ecosystem engineers”? What does the presence of a beaver mean to the rest of their neighbourly companions? Dig up the answers to these questions and more!

Stones ‘n’ Bones

Location: Astotin Lake Recreation Area
Times: 2 pm to 5 pm
Experience the stories and adaptations of the people who have called Amiskwaciy home across the last thousands of years, through the lens of archaeology.