Bowden SunMaze
Corn maze · Alberta — Canadian Rockies
An hour north of Calgary at Eagle Creek Farms, Bowden SunMaze pairs a corn maze with 100,000 sunflowers that bloom through late summer. By fall the flowers fade and the maze keeps running, with a U-pick pumpkin patch and wagon rides rounding out the day.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 2–October 6
Color builds from September 19 · mostly bare by October 23
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Bowden SunMaze’s own coordinates and elevation (982 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Bowden SunMaze on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Bowden SunMaze peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 2–October 6 (best estimate October 4). Color starts around September 19 and is mostly bare by October 23.
- What is Bowden SunMaze best for?
- Calgary families up for a country day trip.
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