28th IBA Conference Field Trips

Fort Edmonton Park Tour ♦ Metis Crossing ♦ Elk Island National Park and Lunch At Culina McCauley Trip Details and Pricing Below

Trip Details and Pricing Below
**All Prices in USD**

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Due to some unfortunate cancellations, a limited number of spaces have opened for the Elk Island Field Trip. Register now to secure your spot!

FIELD TRIPS DATE
Wednesday 18th September 2024

VENUE
Edmonton Convention Centre
9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9, Canada

REGISTRATION FEES - Prices are in US Dollars

All Deadlines are in Mountain Daylight Time

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Elk Island Natioal Park and Lunch at Culina McCauley:
 
© Parcs Canada. Tous droits réservés. / © Parks Canada. All rights reserved. Photographer: Scott Munn

This field trip is full.

Experience the rolling hills, glassy lakes, and star-filled skies of Elk Island National Park, a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve just 35 minutes east of Edmonton. Look for herds of bison, elk or one of more than 250 bird species that call this special place home.

This is a full day tour where you will experience a Bison Backstage Tour and have time for a guided  hike through Elk Island National Park.

Bison Backstage Tour (1 hour): Bison Backstage is the exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island. Visitors will be led through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how parks staff herd these magnificent wild animals through the world-class plains bison handling facility as a tool to connect visitors to Canada’s bison story and Parks Canada’s ongoing role in bison conservation efforts.

Custom Guided Hike (1.5 to 2 hours): Explore Elk Island National Park on foot! Keep your eyes and ears open as you hike with an experienced interpreter who will guide your group along one of the trails in the park to showcase aspects of the habitats, plants, animals, and cultural history of the park unique to your group’s preferences.

Lunch (1.5 hours):
Culina Catering has been rooted in Edmonton since 2004. Executive Chef de Cuisine and Culina Founder Brad Lazarenko offers catering for a wide variety of events with delicious, customized menus. Proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) and Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA) Culina has built long term relationships with local food producers and suppliers. This custom Indigenous lunch will be served family style, will include a three-course offering including Bison sausage, salmon and a Métis baked bannock.

Cost per person: $112.00USD (~$150CAD)/person
Available spaces: 56
Departure time from Edmonton Convention Centre: 7:45am
Return time to Edmonton Convention Centre: 3:00pm