It’s been a sun-shiny summer and with flowers in bloom, it won’t be long until you can frolic through one of Alberta’s most iconic fields of gold and green.

With thousands of seeds planted year after year, the Bowden SunMaze at Eagle Creek Farm is a must-visit… especially if you’re looking to make a memory.

Located just south of Red Deer, this Alberta beauty is also where guests are encouraged to pick their own vegetables, get lost in the willow trees, and frolic through one of “Canada’s few Sunflower Mazes.”

Interested in taking photos or visiting it for yourself?

Those who seek romance or want to spend some quality family time will be able to do so seven days a week starting August 1st, 2024 between 11 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday – but take note!

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You and yours will also be able to enjoy the golden hour among the flowers starting August 16th, 2024 – which is considered the beginning of the “prime” season.

According to their website, adult admission starts at $15 and pets are welcome as long as they’re kept on a leash – so bring them along!

Childen’s tickets will cost just $7.50, while tots under 4 will be let in for free, so check it out and enjoy.

You’re in for a treat!

Bowden SunMaze – Eagle Creek Farms, Alberta

When: Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Where: 34530 RR#14 Red Deer County, Alberta
Cost: $7.50+

Cassandra Stefanic

Regional Editor, Prairies –Cassandra is a Calgary-based journalist with a deep appreciation for music, film, food, travelling, and storytelling. When she’s not chasing a story, writing, or editing, you’ll likely find her in the mountains, binge-watching a new series, at a speakeasy, cooking, or getting lost in a Taylor Swift re-record.

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