Ellis Bird Farm Map Edmonton
Location: 16 km from Lacombe. Exit Lacombe south on Hwy 2 or 2A, turn east onto Hwy 597, then north onto Prentiss Road (Range Road 26-0); alternatively, exit Red Deer on Hwy 11, turn north onto Freedom Road, then west on Hwy 597 and north on Prentiss Road (Range Road 26-0).
Info: Open from the Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend, Tuesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Extensive wheelchair path available. Tea house is open for lunch. Admission is free; donations are welcome. 403-885-4477; 403346-2211; www.ellisbirdfarm.ca.
A working farm, the Ellis Bird Farm is dedicated to conserving mountain bluebirds, tree swallows, and other nesting birds native to central Alberta. Visitors can meander along trails, through hummingbird, butterfly, wildflower, and water gardens and see the world’s largest outdoor bluebird nest box collection.
Annual activities include interpretive hikes, bird banding tours (Sundays in June), and the Bug Jamboree and Butterfly Count. Some events are subject to weather conditions. The annual Bluebird Festival (July) includes live music, family activities, and a neighbourhood market.
