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Located at 254077 Rocky Ridge Road NW, we are nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Calgary’s northwest edge. While we feel a world away from the hustle and bustle, we’re actually just a short drive from anywhere in the city.

WE ARE OPEN - WEATHER PERMITTING

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.

4.4
Based on 1126 reviews
  • 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 Rossetti Avatar Tammy R.
    August 7, 2026

    We 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 !

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    Brianne Raffan Avatar Brianne R.
    July 13, 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 Eyes Avatar ThroughNats E.
    June 30, 2026
  • A 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 Ann Avatar Louise A.
    May 23, 2026

    We had a great time at Butterfield Acres during the spring babies event! Highly recommended if you have young children in your family.

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    Rod Mitchell Avatar Rod M.
    May 3, 2026

    Took 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 bergner Avatar arielle b.
    April 20, 2026
  • This place is great expecially if you go in the spring you can see all the cute baby animals

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    Greg Sinclair Avatar Greg S.
    April 18, 2026

    The farm babies were all so cute! They had calf, chicks (although it seems they were not for visit), lambs, little goats, piglets. They also have alpacas and llamas . Some huge pigs. Overall the experience was amazing. I notice the kids especially having such a good time

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    Lais Gabrielle Lodi (Gabby) Avatar Lais G.
    April 4, 2026

    Had such a great time! Will definitely be back! Loved seeing all the animals and playing with the goats

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    Katrina Mooz Avatar Katrina M.
    October 16, 2025

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Welcome to October!

Get tix for the our real farm weekend Harvest Pumpkin Fest!

Weather Permitting we are open on a day-by-day basis!

Mon – Fri Oct 5th – 9th
10am – 2pm.

The animals would love to see you!