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Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

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About

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is a nonprofit sanctuary for rescued wolfdogs on 160 acres near Cochrane, Alberta. It educates the public about wolfdog ownership and helps rehome displaced wolfdogs.

Why go

  • Meet more than 55 permanent wolfdogs at the sanctuary.
  • Walk the pathways at your own pace to view wolfdog packs and read about wolfdogs and wolves.
  • Visit the Yamnuska and Cascade Packs on an interactive experience, with a chance to offer a wolfdog a treat.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

With kids

  • The self-guided walk is open to ages 6 and older; children under 6 cannot visit.
  • The guided tour is for ages 10 and older.
  • The interactive experience is for ages 15 and older.

Tips for your visit

  • Wolfdog Wisdom sessions let visitors speak with an expert and see wolfdogs in action. Sessions run at 11:30, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 on opening days.

Know before you go

  • On the Interactive Tour, sociable adolescent wolfdogs may nibble clothing.

Interesting facts3

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  1. Horton is mainly Irish Wolfhound and came from the Milk River Hoarding Seizure.

    Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary | Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

  2. Nova arrived as a four-week-old puppy and was raised by Kuna and Zeus.

    Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary | Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

  3. Rue is a mid-content wolfdog who has lived at the sanctuary since she was four weeks old.

    Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary | Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Shorts

How to get there

  • CarFind the sanctuary at 263156 Range Road 53, Rocky View County, Alberta, near Cochrane.

Don't miss

  • Enclosure viewing platformJoin a guided tour for a view from an enclosure viewing platform.On the guided tour
  • Sanctuary enclosuresThe enclosures span 1–2 acres and have varied vegetation.Across the sanctuary

Sources: Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary | Cochrane, Alberta,… · Visit | Experience Wolfdogs in Person | Yamnusk… · Self Guided Sanctuary Walk | Yamnuska Wolfdog S… · checked 29 Sep 2026

Where
263156 Range Road 53, Cochrane

Questions and answers

Can I bring my dog to Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary?

Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the sanctuary grounds, including the parking lot.

Do walking tours at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary run in bad weather?

Walking tours run in all weather; dress for the conditions.

When is Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary open?

Monday and Thursday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

What do Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary tours support?

Tours teach visitors about wolfdogs and wolf conservation and fund the sanctuary’s rescue work.

Do I need to book the self-guided walk at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary?

No. You can drop in without a reservation for the self-guided walk.

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