Contact
WE ARE OPEN - WEATHER PERMITTING
- Butterfield Acres Farm
- 254077 Rocky Ridge Road Calgary, Alberta, T3R 1A6 CANADA
- Email: FarmFun@ButterfieldAcres.com
- Office: (403) 239-0638
- Fax: (403) 241-5078
Single Day Admission
Current Hours
FALL (October): Weather Permitting
Weekends: Pumpkin Fest (tickets required)
THOUGHTS? QUESTIONS?
All feedback is important and valuable. If you have spotted something that needs to be changed, or can help us to improve, we would like to hear what you are thinking. If one of the farm animals or someone on staff put a smile on your face or taught you something interesting, we’d like to know that too! Butterfield Acres today is the result of input from many people since our start in the 1980s…. your thoughts and ideas contribute to the fabric of what Butterfield Acres is today and can be tomorrow.
Our goal is to provide a kind, and healthy farm environment for our animals; a safe, fun learning environment for our visitors; a place for personal growth and success in our staff; and fond memories for the many folks who have been part of this vision through the years.
Finding Us from Your Corner of Calgary
From the NW: We are right in your backyard! Take Country Hills Boulevard or Crowchild Trail westbound, then head north on Rocky Ridge Road. Keep an eye out for our signs—the farm gate is just a minute north of the Rocky Ridge community.
From the NE: Hop on Stoney Trail (Highway 201) westbound. Take the exit for Country Hills Blvd or Sarcee Trail, then navigate toward Rocky Ridge Road. It’s a smooth, scenic drive that brings you from the city to the country in no time.
From the SW: Take Sarcee Trail or Stoney Trail northbound. Continue toward the northwest corner of the city and exit onto Country Hills Blvd. Follow it west until you reach Rocky Ridge Road, then head north until the pavement ends and the fun begins.
From the SE: Use Deerfoot Trail or Stoney Trail to head north/west. Once you reach the NW quadrant, look for the Rocky Ridge Road exit. It’s the perfect transition from the urban south to our rustic hills.
What's your preferred Mode of Transportation?
By Car (The Classic Family Road Trip)
Most of our guests arrive by car. We offer plenty of free parking in our rustic lot. Don’t worry about the dirt—a little farm dust on the tires is just a sign of a day well spent!
By Public Transit
While we are a rural location, you can get close via Calgary Transit. The Tuscany CTrain Station (Red Line) is the nearest hub. From there, you can catch a short ride via a rideshare service or check current bus feeder routes (like the Route 169) that service the Rocky Ridge area.
By Bike
For the adventurous families, the Calgary pathway system connects beautifully through the NW communities. You can cycle through the scenic trails of Rocky Ridge or Royal Oak to reach us. We have space to tuck your bikes away while you visit the critters.
The Butterfield Summer Bus (Day Campers)
Enrolled in our summer day camps? We offer a specialized shuttle bus service during select weeks of July and August with supervised pick-up and drop-off points around the city. It’s the easiest way to get your little farmer to the fields!
Farmer’s Tip:
Always check your favorite GPS app before you leave—sometimes the sheep are moving, but the city traffic is moving faster! Search for “Butterfield Acres” rather than just the address to ensure you’re led straight to our main gate.
-
We had a really fun afternoon yesterday at Butterfield Acres. However, a large family was in attendance and they somehow let all of the baby pigs out of the pen. I don't know how they could have screwed that up since precautions are taken such as double gates and an abundance of signs EVERYWHERE asking people to be cautious and... read more
Tammy R.
August 7, 2026We had our daughters 8th birthday and we booked another petting zoo who cancelled on us the day before and Butterfield Acres went above and beyond for her birthday and made her day so special! Thank you so much !
Brianne R.
July 13, 2026WAY too expensive!!! $17 for a 2 year old!!! 🤣 Calgary Farmyard offers a lot more for a lot less when you have a young child. I'm not paying $17 for my 2 year old who won't get much out of the experience. But I will go to the Calgary farmyard where it's free for my child and fun can still be had.
Melissa H.
July 11, 2026 -
Their summer camps are absolutely amazing. Well priced, so much fun and the animals are so amazing. The camp staff were so lovely and fun!! Can't wait to book again next year.
ThroughNats E.
June 30, 2026A wonderful place to take the whole family. The kids (and the adults) enjoyed their visit and had fun interacting with the animals. It was a pleasant experience. The staffs were amazing!
Louise A.
May 23, 2026We went to baby days this year and within about 10 days our family was so so ill with a parasite. Even with the hand washing stations it’s so easy for a child to put their hand near and eye or mouth. Sadly after the month we have been through, we won’t ever be doing a petting zoo again. It... read more
Charlie M.
May 14, 2026 -
We had a great time at Butterfield Acres during the spring babies event! Highly recommended if you have young children in your family.
Rod M.
May 3, 2026Maybe we needed to go earlier in the season, but it was 75% goats. Not saying goats aren't cute but I expected some more "spring babies" as per the name of the event. Also, was pretty excited at the possibility of feeding the baby goats but only children were prioritized. We paid for a ticket, and would have loved... read more
Kirsten
April 20, 2026Took the family out for their "baby animal festival" and we had a blast. My 2yr old loved all the baby goats jumping around. We ended the day by having smores by the fire. Would recommend bringing your little ones to learn about farm life and farm animals.
arielle b.
April 20, 2026
Keep up to date!
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Leave us your name and email and we will make sure you stay up to date on festivals, farm events, and special activities! We look forward to sharing all our latest animal farm happenings!
