Welcome back! Covid-19 precautions and rules are in effect for in-person visits; go to our Plan Your Visit page for more info.
Welcome back! Covid-19 precautions and rules are in effect for in-person visits; go to our Plan Your Visit page for more info.
Here at Leighton Art Centre, we are the proud stewards of 80 acres of natural foothills grasslands, featuring spectacular Foothills and Rocky Mountain views and supporting numerous local flora and fauna.
The next time you visit, be sure to get outside to take in the spectacular views and enjoy our walking trails, including our 3.5 km Bird Box Art Walk.
In winter, you are very welcome to explore the property on snowshoes (bring your own) during our regular operating hours.
We periodically offer Nature Programs on topics like identifying animal tracks in the snow, birding, and identifying local plants. If we have a nature-oriented program coming up, it’ll be displayed on our Workshops page and at the bottom of this page.
Please note: you may find fewer programs during the winter months.
Learn more about Accessibility at Leighton Art Centre.
If you’re interested in birds, you’re going to love this ↓ video!
June 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
With Jim Critchley
Join us for an evening of watching the satellites, stars and constellations at the Leighton Art Centre!
June 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea Merredew
Make art materials from nature in the second installment of our Earth Art Series!
July 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Have you ever just laid under a tree and watched how the wind and trees communicate with each other? This session is all about trees!
July 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim Critchley
Join our resident naturalist Jim Critchley on a guided nestbox tour of the Leighton Art Centre’s Bluebird Trail!
July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Andrea Merredew
Learn basic knife carving skills in the first installment of our Earth Art Series!
July 17 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Andrea Merredew
Learn basic knife carving skills in the first installment of our Earth Art Series!
August 7 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
August 21 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
September 4 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
September 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Explore, Appreciate and Create at the Leighton Art Centre!
June 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
with Andrea MerredewJune 19 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
June 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
With Jim CritchleyJune 5 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
282027 144 Street West
Foothills, AB T1S 0Y4
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403-931-3633
info@leightoncentre.org
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Closed Mondays
Admission to property and heritage home by donation; recommended minimum donation: $10/vehicle.