Butterfield Acres

Farm · Alberta — Canadian Rockies

This working petting farm on Calgary's northwest edge turns part of its fields into Scarecrow Alley and a pumpkin patch every October for the Harvest Pumpkin Fest. Come for weekend hayrides, pony rides and farm animals, then pick a pumpkin to take home.

Best for: Families with young kids wanting animals plus pumpkins

Don’t miss

  • Scarecrow Alley walk
  • Weekend pony and wagon rides
  • Petting-farm animals year round

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: September 19–September 23

Color builds from September 5 · mostly bare by October 10

Color starts: September 5Peak: September 21Bare: October 10AugustDecember

Sampled at Butterfield Acres’s own coordinates and elevation (1283 m) rather than a regional average.

Alberta — Canadian Rockies is sampled at 163 weather points, with no published peak dates to correct it against yet. Alberta — Canadian Rockies is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Butterfield Acres

Good color holds through about September 30, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 10 days earlier than Alberta as a whole. The elevation is 1,283 m, which pulls the turn earlier.

Butterfield Acres on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Alberta — Canadian Rockies, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does Butterfield Acres peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for September 19–September 23 (best estimate September 21). Color starts around September 5 and is mostly bare by October 10.

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