Timeline
09:00
Enter the Calgary Zoo just as it opens. The morning light is perfect for spotting the animals before the crowds arrive, and the Botanical Garden is a pleasant place to start your walk.
10:15
Walk seven minutes west from the zoo entrance to find Dinny the Dinosaur. This statue is the only survivor from the zoo’s original Prehistoric Park, opened in 1937 and designated a provincial historic resource.
10:35
Head to Deane House, a short walk from Dinny. Enjoy a refined seasonal Canadian lunch in this historic riverside home. The garden setting offers a quiet contrast to the zoo's energy.
11:30
Finish your afternoon with a stroll to Pearce Estate Park. Located in a bend of the Bow River, it features a reconstructed wetland and the Bow Habitat Visitor Centre, offering a peaceful end to your outing.
Local tip
Deane House is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 21:00, and on weekends from 10:00. Arrive by 11:30 to secure a table without a long wait.
Check before you go
- The Calgary Zoo opens at 09:00 daily.
- Deane House does not serve lunch on Mondays.
- Check the route for the walk between Dinny the Dinosaur and Deane House if you are not familiar with the area.
Worth knowing
- Deane House is open at 10:35 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).