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Each Saturday I post a new hard maze with all of them sitting in the Hard Maze Archive. I will try to post a variety of maze types to keep things interesting.
Weekly Hard Maze #36 - Pipe Maze
Solution will be in the archive. Download is below.
If you solved that maze quickly and want to try some of my archival hard mazes, these posts should do the trick:
From my research there are 55 labyrinths in Alberta, and I have selected 5 of the best that are accessible to the public that you might want to visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Alberta I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in Canada from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in Canada, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about Canadian Labyrinths Answered. All of these Alberta answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Alberta:
Here is how Alberta compares to the average, to better understand the above data. The rate of indoor labyrinths is very high at 44% with overall Canada at 24%. The average labyrinth in Alberta is 46.3 feet in diameter (48.6 is the avg for total Canada).
Alberta Labyrinth Questions answered:
What is the largest labyrinth in Alberta ? The largest labyrinth in Alberta is on private property and measures 104 feet across. The Medieval Chartres style labyrinth is located in Okotoks, Alberta.
What city has the most labyrinths in Alberta ? The city with the most labyrinths in Alberta is Calgary with 15. This is also the city with the most labyrinths in Canada ! Edmonton is next with 9 labyrinths.
Are there any record setting labyrinths in Alberta ? Yes. 2.
The Labyrinth Park in Grand Cache, Alberta has an estimated elevation of 1,220 m (4,000 ft), the highest elevation labyrinth in Canada. It is easy to find on Google Maps (click for great pictures) and features a wonderful 11 circuit labyrinth made of stones with perfect mountain views !
The largest labyrinth in Alberta above on private property is also the largest Chartres style labyrinth in Canada.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. I did my best to gather photos and videos of each labyrinth I present below, and if you would like to submit a photo to improve this post send me a note. Today we explore…
1. Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs Labyrinth
Labyrinth entrance begins at 0:47
I love a good botanical garden, and this one features a wonderful 11 circuit Chartres replica with a 60 foot diameter. Made paving stones for the pathways it can easily be found with an entry on Google Maps ! Plan a trip on the Botanical Garden website.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Address:
Sarcee Park, Silver Springs Gate NW
Calgary
Alberta, Canada
2. Grande Cache Labyrinth Park
Mentioned above, this Labyrinth Park in Grand Cache, Alberta has an estimated elevation of 1,220 m (4,000 ft), the highest elevation labyrinth in Canada. It is easy to find on Google Maps and features a wonderful 11 circuit labyrinth made of stones with perfect mountain views !
Location: Grand Cache, Alberta
Address:
104 Street
Grande Cache
Alberta, T0E 0Y0
Canada
3. World Peace Earth Shrine and Sanctuary Labyrinth
Built by Michael Petrakis this Spiral labyrinth along the Old Man River in Botteril Park has wonderful views. The spiral has 6 circuits and is 17.5 meters wide. Let this pin be your guide to finding it ! And thank you to David Orser for the 360 degree view !
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Address:
Botteril Park
Lethbridge
Alberta, M4MW+J3
Canada
4. Inglewood River Promenade Park Labyrinth
This Medieval 7 circuit labyrinth is located in next to the Inglewood parking lot and the Bow River. Made from concrete, the labyrinth is open to walk whenever the park is open.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Address:
36 13 St. SE
Calgary
Alberta, T2G 3J1
Canada
5. St. Albert United Church Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Medieval, Chartres style labyrinth with a 40 foot diameter is available to walk seasonally. You can plan a trip on the church website.
Location: St. Alberta, Alberta
Address:
20 Green Grove Drive
St. Albert
Alberta, T8N 5H6
Canada
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and here are a few of my mazes from Canada:
CN Tower Maze, Toronto
Peggy's Point Lighthouse Maze, Nova Scotia
Old Stone Butter Church Maze, Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC
I took multiple weeks to research physical labyrinths in Canada after doing the same for the US (Questions about US Labyrinths Answered) so I could answer questions I always seem to ask. These are not the labyrinths that I teach you how to draw on the site, but rather the type you walk physically in the real world. I used the valuable site labyrinth locator to research and come up with answers to more than 30 questions using data from the site. All answers are correct as of August 2026. If you have additional questions to ask or think an answer needs updated, drop me a note with the details. You can learn more about the data at the bottom of the post.
I made lots of shareable charts and graphs so you can visualize the information better. I broke the questions down into 4 subjects to organize the post. Here is what you can expect:
QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH SIZES:
QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH TYPES:
QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH LOCATIONS:
ADDITIONAL LABYRINTH FUN FACTS:
8+ QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH SIZES:
What is most popular labyrinth size in the Canada ?
The most popular size of labyrinth in Canada has a diameter of 50 feet, with the second most popular being 40 feet in diameter. Indoor labyrinths are much smaller, with a 30 foot diameter being the most common, followed by 24 feet.
What is the largest indoor labyrinth in Canada ?
The largest indoor labyrinth in Canada is the Faith United Church Labyrinth in Hamilton, Ontario which has a diameter of 52 feet. This is also the largest indoor labyrinth in North America. This is a Medieval Chartres replica labyrinth that is painted onto a wooden floor. Plan a trip to visit it on the church website.
Faith United Church Labyrinth in Hamilton, Ontario - Photo courtesy of the church
And now the big question:
What is the largest labyrinth in Canada ?
Along the way we will answer many other largest labyrinth questions !
I find that answering this question is harder than it sounds. I will walk through all the large labyrinths I have found information on starting from largest until we find all the interesting answers we are seeking. There are 20 labyrinths in Canada with diameters of 100 feet or more.
328 foot diameter. The Restoration H’art Works Labyrinth in the Divide Forest in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan is said to be a Medieval Chartres style labyrinth made from planted trees. Installed in the Summer of 2001 by Oriol Dancer, I cannot find it on any map (even satellite view) or confirm its existence. Trees don’t disappear, so if is still around, send me a note. For now, I cannot confirm.
220 foot diameter. The Battle Hill Farms Labyrinth in Glencoe, Ontario is a left-handed Classical 5 circuit labyrinth created in the grass but the pathways are made from trees ! You can see the labyrinth shape in the satellite map of the location. I believe this is the largest labyrinth in Canada.
200 foot diameter. The Emery Homestead Labyrinth in Dunnville, Ontario is described as a contemporary labyrinth as you can see from the satellite view of the labyrinth. While interesting, this is not a continuous path. My verdict: Not a labyrinth. More of an interesting walk.
197 foot diameter. The Chiron Holistics Labyrinth at Qualicum Beach, British Columbia is a modified 7 circuit Cretan style labyrinth. It is available to walk by appointment only. It also has extra large pathways so you can walk the pathways with your horse ! Check out Chiron Holistic Health Services to learn more about the labyrinth and see some pics. This is the largest Cretan style labyrinth in Canada. This is the largest labyrinth in British Columbia.
191 foot diameter. A private farm in Saskatchewan has a wonderful 7 circuit classical labyrinth with wide pathways made from a mix of trees and shrubs. This is the largest labyrinth in Saskatchewan.
160 foot diameter. The Singing Sands Inn Labyrinth in Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island is a double spiral labyrinth cut into the lawn. By my count it has 14 circuits (foreshadowing)! This is the largest spiral labyrinth in Canada. This is the largest labyrinth in Prince Edward Island.
150 foot diameter. The Labyrinth of Peace in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is a meandering labyrinth pathway that includes 11 sign posts along the way to guide you in meditation. Find more information about this unique labyrinth on it’s dedicated Facebook page. Here is a great photo of the map I found to give you an idea of the pathway.
150 foot diameter. The Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth in Winnipeg, Manitoba is a Classical labyrinth that is a tribute to the famous author. Located in the Southern section of Kings Park, you can easily find this on Google Maps. The labyrinth features quotes from her work. This is the largest labyrinth in Manitoba.
115 foot diameter. One of 5 labyrinths on the site, the Elm Tree Centre 7 circuit Cretan style labyrinth is located in the woods and marked with stones among the trees. Plan a visit to the Centre, located in Moffat, Ontario by visiting their website where you can find photos of all 5 labyrinths !
110 foot diameter. Described as a Classical style labyrinth made of rocks and yew trees, this labyrinth is located in Aldergrove, BC on private property.
104 foot diameter. Another labyrinth on private property, this Medieval Chartres style labyrinth is located in Okotoks, Alberta. Made from rocks, this is the largest labyrinth in Alberta. This is the largest Chartres style labyrinth in Canada.
102 foot diameter. The Land of the Little People Labyrinth in Williamsburg, New Brunswick is an excellent 11 circuit Medieval labyrinth. TIP: If you look for it on a map, it sits far back from the road. This is the largest labyrinth in New Brunswick.
100 foot diameter. There are 8 labyrinths that have this diameter in Canada, rather than list them all, here are the most significant ones that hold a record of some sort; The Tatamagouche Center Labyrinth in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia is an excellent 11 circuit Medieval style labyrinth cut into the grass. This is the largest labyrinth in Nova Scotia.
100 foot diameter. The Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Ontario features a variety of mazes and labyrinths. It has a wonderful 100 foot diameter spiral labyrinth made from hedges. The farm is a tourist attraction and you can a plan a trip on their website. It is worth a look on satellite view (zoom in and move around below).
What is the largest octagonal labyrinth in Canada?
The largest octagonal labyrinth in Canada is the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Labyrinth located in Nottawa, Ontario with a 100 foot diameter. This beautiful labyrinth is mowed into the grass during the nice weather months of the year and features 11 circuits.
What is the largest square shaped labyrinth in Canada?
With a 100 foot diameter, the Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth in North Cowichan, BC is made from lavender. You can plan a trip on their website. It is visible on Google Maps.
What is the largest Baltic style labyrinth in Canada ?
The largest Baltic style labyrinth in Canada is the Fishers Loft Inn Labyrinth in Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador. This 9 circuit labyrinth is 82 feet in diameter, and is cut into the grass. You can plan a trip to the Inn on their website. Check out the satellite view ! This is also the largest labyrinth in Newfoundland and Labrador.
We have not answered this question yet based on everything we have looked at:
What is the largest labyrinth in Quebec ?
The largest labyrinth in Quebec is the Saint-Jerome Cathedral Labyrinth located in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec. This is a Medieval 11 circuit labyrinth with a 17 meter diameter (approx. 55.75 foot). Unique about this labyrinth is that it has a sidewalk that traverses through it, so it is not technically complete. If that disqualifies the labyrinth then the next in line is the Noble Chemin Labyrinth in Montebello that has a 50 foot diameter.
What is the average labyrinth size in Canada ?
The average labyrinth in the US has a diameter of 48.8 feet. Indoor labyrinths average 28.6 feet with outdoor labyrinths measuring 53.4 feet. Here is a chart showing the distribution of labyrinth sizes:
6 QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH TYPES:
What is the most common type of labyrinth in Canada ?
Medieval labyrinths make up 54% of all labyrinths in Canada followed by Classical at 36%. Because the most famous labyrinth in the world is the Chartres Labyrinth in France it is often copied, so Chartres style replicas make of 28.7% of the total labyrinths - but they are also a Medieval labyrinth. Here is a chart showing the types:
What is the most common type of INDOOR labyrinth in Canada ?
48% of the indoor labyrinths in Canada are in the Chartres style. The next closest type is Medieval at 26%, and since Chartres style is a type of Medieval labyrinth, you could also answer Medieval at 73% of indoor labyrinths if you prefer. Here is what an 11 Circuit Chartres Labyrinth looks like :
11 Circuit Chartres Labyrinth
What is the most common type of labyrinth in Canada when considering type, circuits and size ?
Many labyrinths do not list their size (especially indoor ones). But from the information available, that would be a Classical 7 circuit labyrinth that is 40 feet in diameter. Second most popular is an 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth that is 42 feet in diameter. The original Chartres labyrinth in France is 42 feet 3 3/8 inches across, and has 11 circuits so it makes sense this configuration is very popular with similar sizes in labyrinths inspired by it.
What is the most common type of INDOOR labyrinth in Canada when considering type, circuits and size ?
Many indoor labyrinths do not report what size they are, but from the available information it is the 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth that is 30 feet in diameter. The same type/circuits with the size of 32 or 36 feet are the next most popular.
How many circuits are most popular for physical labyrinths in Canada ?
The most common circuits for labyrinths in Canada are 7 circuits, but it depends on the location. Indoor labyrinths are typically 11 circuits (51% of them), while outdoor are more commonly 7 circuits (51% of them). Here is a drawn version of a classical labyrinth showing the counting of labyrinths, in this case 7 circuits.
And here are some charts showing how labyrinths break down by the number of circuits:
And the same information, but for indoor labyrinths only which trend more towards 11 having circuits:
What labyrinth has the most circuits in Canada ?
The Singing Sands Inn Labyrinth in Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island is a double spiral labyrinth cut into the lawn. By my count it has 14 circuits, the most circuits in Canada. So this labyrinth holds 3 titles in total ! This is the largest spiral labyrinth in Canada. This is the largest labyrinth in Prince Edward Island.
16 QUESTIONS ABOUT LABYRINTH LOCATIONS:
What Canadian province has the most labyrinths ?
Ontario has 146 labyrinths, most of any province, followed by BC with 110.
What Canadian province has the least labyrinths ?
As far as reported labyrinths, both Nunavut and the Northwest Territories have 0. Yukon has 2. Here is the full chart of the provinces/territories (data as of August 2026):
What Canadian province has the most labyrinths per capita ?
Yukon only has 2 labyrinths….but that is enough for a 4.14 per capita rate ! Prince Edward Island is next at 2.74. (details included in the chart above).
What Canadian province has the least amount of labyrinths per capita ?
Quebec has only 0.13 labyrinths per capita when we exclude the 0’s of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This is a very low rate, with the smallest US state having 0.58 labyrinths per capita for comparison.
Which province contains the most large sized labyrinths (labyrinths that are 100 feet in diameter or more) ?
Ontario contains 8 labyrinths that are 100 feet or more in diameter !
What Canadian city has the most labyrinths ?
Calgary has 15 labyrinths, most in Canada, followed closely by Ottawa with 14.
How many cities in Canada have 5 or more labyrinths ?
13 different cities in Canada contain 5 or more labyrinths. Here is a table of all the cities with 5 or more labyrinths:
What Canadian city has the most labyrinths per capita (for cities with 100K residents +, and a minimum of 3 labyrinths) ?
St. Catherines, Ontario has the highest per capita labyrinths with 4.39 per 100K population followed by Moffat, Ontario with 3.76 labyrinths per capita. Here is a table showing the top 10:
What Canadian city has the most labyrinths per capita (for all cities regardless of size) and a minimum of 3 labyrinths ?
Qualicum Beach, BC at 53.75 and North Saanich, BC at 24.52 lead the way for labyrinths per capita. Here is a table of the top 10 cities for this data:
What percent of labyrinths are indoor vs. outdoor in Canada ?
76% of the labyrinths that have been reported are outdoors in Canada. It is possible that indoor labyrinths are more prevalent since anyone could report the location of an outdoor labyrinth, while indoor is only public information if the owner wants it to be. So chances are this percentage is off, but outdoor is still the majority.
What labyrinth is at the highest elevation in Canada ?
The Labyrinth Park in Grand Cache, Alberta has an estimated elevation of 1,220 m (4,000 ft). It is easy to find on Google Maps (click for great pictures) and features a wonderful 11 circuit labyrinth made of stones with perfect mountain views ! Here is a video I found that features it:
What labyrinth is at the lowest elevation in Canada ?
There are no locations in Canada below sea level, so this would be a labyrinth near the coast and the water…..and there are many….so this is a tie…unless you can find one that wins !
Where is the Northernmost labyrinth in Canada ?
Where is the Westernmost labyrinth in Canada ?
A private 7 circuit classical labyrinth located in Dawson City, Yukon WAS the Northernmost and the Westernmost labyrinth in Canada ! I estimate it at a 64°04′ N latitude and 139°25′55″W (based on the city), however it is no longer maintained. That means the other Yukon labyrinth has both records, located 20 minutes north of Whitehorse at Lot 1134, Shallow Bay Road, off the North Klondike Highway. It is a 7 circuit Classical labyrinth made from rocks and located in the boreal forest.
Image courtesy of the owner
Where is the Southernmost labyrinth in Canada ?
The Southernmost labyrinth in Canada is the Leamington Labyrinth, an 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth with a 92 foot diameter located in Leamington, Ontario. It can be found in Garrison Gardens at a 42.04 N latitude. Check out the satellite view (zoom in a bit) ! To get from the Southernmost to the Northernmost labyrinth it will be a 56 hour drive, over 5,600 Km and you’ll need a passport. If you don’t want to leave Canada, it is 65 hours of driving, and 6,275 Km.
Where is the Easternmost labyrinth in Canada ?
The Easternmost labyrinth in Canada is the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Labyrinth located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This 7 circuit Classical labyrinth is located in the grass outside the south side of the cathedral.
ADDITIONAL LABYRINTH FUN FACTS:
Every spiral type labyrinth in Canada is located outdoors. All of the labyrinths labeled as “Other” are also outdoors. They are listed as other because they typically have unique shapes that don’t easily fit into the traditional classifications.
Chartres style labyrinths in Canada typically have 11 circuits (76%), the same as the real thing in France, although petite versions with less circuits are common because of space constraints (often from indoor versions).
78% of the Classical labyrinths in Canada have 7 circuits.
95% of labyrinths in Canada have an odd number of circuits.
7 circuit classical labyrinth
Have any other questions about labyrinths in Canada ? Ask me, I might be able to answer it.
For more general questions I suggest you read:
I am a maze artist and here are a few of my mazes from Canada:
CN Tower Maze, Toronto
Peggy's Point Lighthouse Maze, Nova Scotia
Old Stone Butter Church Maze, Duncan, Vancouver Island, BC
Notes on my data: I spent a month researching labyrinths using labyrinth locator in August 2026. If information was not given there - for example the labyrinths diameter - I researched it using Google Maps and measured it. I counted circuits. I identified types. I removed any mazes from the data to get a better data set. When a labyrinth is in disrepair or closed, it is often not taken down from the site. There are entries on the site that are counted as 1 on the site that describe 5 different labyrinths on the same property - I cataloged all 5. So basically this entire section is to say I cleaned up the data as best I could.
Know of a physical labyrinth in Canada that isn't listed here, or noticed an update? Drop a comment below or send a note with the details to help keep this dataset fresh!
I used Google Gemini to make this comic strip based on my comic idea with a few changes. (I am too busy making mazes to make all of the illustrations needed). Come back each Wednesday for a new comic strip. All comic strips will be housed in this archive.
Doyoumaze Comic Strip #36 - Treasure Map
If it was easy the non-pirates would do it too.