Frequently Asked Questions

What is a corn maze?
What should I wear to the corn maze?
Is the site accessible for wheelchairs, motorized scooters and strollers?
I have allergies. What do I need to know?
What age range is the corn maze appropriate for?
How long should we plan on visiting the Calgary Corn Maze?
Are pets allowed on site?
How do you grow the corn so tall?
When is the corn the tallest?


What is a corn maze?
Well, it's a great place to get lost in and have fun. It is a giant maze that is designed into a crop of corn. The corn typically grows 8 to 10 feet tall.


What should I wear to the corn maze?
We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather conditions (which could almost be anything in Alberta). Things to pack could include hats, sunscreen, and/or umbrellas. We also recommend that you wear sturdy footwear (e.g. running shoes) that is suitable for outdoor and potentially uneven surfaces.


Is the site accessible for wheelchairs, motorized scooters and strollers?
Yes - most of the time. As a visit to the maze is an outdoor activity, the pathways may become muddy after long periods of heavy rainfall. Brief periods of rain usually do not affect the conditions of the maze. The best bet would be to check our updates section (located on the right side of our webpage) before you are thinking of coming to find out about the conditions.


I have allergies. What do I need to know?
When you visit the Calgary Corn Maze, you may come in contact with pollen, animals, and insects. Although there is nothing out of the ordinary that you couldn't come in to contact anywhere else, we do suggest you bring any allergy medications, etc. that you feel are necessary.


What age range is the corn maze appropriate for?
The great thing about the corn maze is that it's not age specific as we have something for everyone. Small children typically spend the majority of time on our playground activities than in the mazes, while adults typically spend more time in the mazes, and with activities such as the corn cannons. No matter the age of the family group, the average length of stay is over 3.5 hours.


How long should we plan on visiting the Calgary Corn Maze?
We have a variety of fun activities to keep your family busy for over 4 hours. Most families and groups spend a whole afternoon or evening with us. There are people however who just visit to do the corn mazes. If this is your plan, give yourself 1.5 hours (on average) to complete the corn mazes.


Are pets allowed on site?
Pets are allowed on site Wednesday afternoons/evenings (starting at 3 pm). Bring your K-9 friend for a walk in the maze.


How do you grow the corn so tall?
It not easy to grow corn tall in Alberta, especially because the weather can fluctuate so much. But with a careful selection of the variety of corn, mixed with a little TLC, we have successfully been able to grow it up to 10 feet.


When is the corn the tallest?
The corn typically reaches its peak height in mid to late August. In a typical growing year, this is what the lifecycle of the corn would look like: Late-July: Corn reaches 6 feet and above. Mid-late August: Corn reaches 8 feet and above. Early-September or when the first hard frost occurs: Corn begins changing from green to fall yellow and plant height and density begins to reduce. Late-September to early-October: Corn is full yellow in color. Mid-late October: The corn is harvested before the snow settles in for the winter. When the corn reaches 5 feet and above, it it tall enough that people can no longer determine which path to take next although they may be able to see over the tops of the corn.