Take in the magic of migration at this breathtaking autumn ritual.
Take in the sights and sounds of the season at FortWhyte Alive.
Watch as the sun slowly disappears below the horizon and thousands of birds begin landing on Lake Devonian at sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual. Throughout the evening, you can take part in activities like live music, hatchet throwing, or visiting our migration education station!
Sunset Goose Flights are over for the 2025 season.
*Geese begin arriving 30 minutes before sunset.
*Please note, the only entrance for this program is through the Alloway Reception Centre at 1961 McCreary Rd.
Admission to Sunset Goose Flights is $10 for the general public and is free for FortWhyte Alive members (registration required).
Save time when you arrive! Get tickets in advance and glide right through check-in.
Prefer to buy in person? Tickets will also be available at the door.
Admission to Sunset Goose Flights does not include access to FortWhyte Alive’s trails and boardwalks which are closed during the evening.
Enjoy new activities each evening of the week at this year's Sunset Goose Flights!
*Please note that migration presentations begin 1 hour before sunset.
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migration presentations, education stations, and interpretive mammal table. | Migration presentations, Lawn games on the Carbon Bluff. | Live music, migration presentations, alcoholic beverages available for purchase, and we will remain open for an extra hour so you can enjoy the night time sights and sounds. | Migration presentations, lawn games and nature crafts for kids - and kids at heart. Education stations with CPAWS. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. | Migration presentations, Hatchet throwing on the Carbon Bluff. |
WISE Kid-netic Energy will have an information table set up on September 17 and 24, and on October 8!
CPAWS will have an information table set up on October 1 and 15, and every Saturday!
Live Music Schedule for the 2025 Fall Migration
Enjoy live music as the geese come in every Friday night during Sunset Goose Flights then stay late and enjoy a few drinks!
*Musicians start playing 30 mins before sunset.
Sept 19: Maggie Collins
Sept 26: Daniel Hollenberg
Oct 3: Hirst Anderson
Oct 10: Jennifer Thiessen
Oct 17: Brenton David
Try something new this fall with the stunning backdrop of migration at sunset.
Special programs include a relaxing Goose Flights Sound Bath with Coherence Sound Healing and Caramelized Brews & Migration Views – a bespoke beer poking program where you can try two brand new One Great City beers exclusive to this program!
A selection of grab-and-go snacks and drinks is available nightly from Spruce Catering by Diversity Foods. From Thursday to Saturday, hot dogs and alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Snack options will vary from night to night but will always include baked goods and a variety of chips.
Interested in learning more about geese and the magic of migration? Check out these stories from our blog:
You can learn more about migration and the wonderful birds who take this journey by visiting our migration information station during Sunset Goose Flights.