Left to right: Michael Roycroft (regional director, Ministry of Forestry and Parks), Minister Todd Loewen, Katelyn Junkin (senior project manager, Ministry of Forestry and Parks), Jodi Reade (senior manager, Ministry of Forestry and Parks), Katrina Terrill (executive director, Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society)
The Sikome Aquatic Facility has welcomed visitors to Fish Creek Provincial Park for almost 50 years, drawing about 100,000 guests each season. Alberta's government invested $6 million over four years to upgrade the facility, ensuring it continues to be a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors for years to come.
The Sikome Aquatic Facility opened for the 2026 season on June 29, with major renovation work now complete. Upgrades include the construction of two new admissions booths and a new water safety centre, the renovation of five existing buildings, site grading, and surface restoration. Minor finishing work will continue concurrently with the operating season.
“Sikome Aquatic Facility has served Albertans and their families for generations, and these upgrades will welcome them back for years to come. Investing in this facility means a better place to recreate safely and enjoy everything Fish Creek Provincial Park has to offer.”
Located within the beautiful Fish Creek Provincial Park, Sikome is an artificial lake fed by three freshwater wells with a dedicated on-site water treatment plant. The facility is open daily from late June through early September. The new water safety centre includes site improvements such as an on-site first aid station, safety education resources and storage for aquatic safety equipment.
“Sikome is an important summer destination for families across Calgary, and especially for my constituents in Calgary-Fish Creek. I’m thrilled to see this investment revitalize the facility so it can safely welcome visitors this season and continue serving our community for years to come.”
“More than three million people visit Fish Creek Provincial Park every year, and the park has something for all of them. The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society is glad to see Sikome upgraded and ready to welcome that next wave of visitors.”
Sikome is one of several investments Alberta’s government has made in Fish Creek Provincial Park in recent years. Other projects include refurbishment of the central corridor paved pathway, replacement of high-use public washrooms, refurbishment of the Glennfield day use event shelters, and refurbishment of Hull’s Wood Amphitheatre.
Quick facts
- Renovated and upgraded buildings include the concession and beach shop, staff services building, north change house (now home to the water safety centre), south change house and south administration building (converted to a reservable beach house).
- The facility is fed by three freshwater wells. No water is drawn from the Bow River. Water quality is maintained by a dedicated on-site water treatment plant.