Calgary Alberta is one of the world's most vibrant cities. Calgary holds a population of close to one million people, and offers visitors a multitude of outdoor activities and adventures in town or just an hour away in the Canadian Rockies. Calgary is full of cultural attractions, diverse restaurants with award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, specialty shops and trendy night spots.
Things to do in Calgary
Aero Space Museum of Calgary
View aircraft and aviation exhibits as you learn about the aviation trailblazers who dreamt of flight. Learn about Western Canada's contributions to aviation and space technology. Best Western Calgary lodging is nearby. Call 403 250-3752 for more information.
4629 McCall Way NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8A5
Alberta Ballet
The Alberta Ballet is one of Canada's finest ballet companies. Watch, as the ballet pays homage to some of the greatest choreographers and most dramatic ballet productions from Canada and around the world. Best Western Calgary lodging is nearby. Call 403 245-4222 for more information.
Nat Christie Centre, 141 – 18 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B8
Butterfield Acres Children's Farm
For a dose a family fun at the farm, check out the Butterfield Acres Children's Farm. Visit all the animals right in their pens and let the piglets chew your shoe laces. Or, hop aboard the big old farm wagon for a trip out into the back pasture. Call 403 547-3595 for more information.
254077 Rocky Ridge Road, Calgary, AB T3R 1A6
Calaway Park
Calaway Park offers a wide array of incredible rides, live stage shows, and special entertainment. There are many attractions for fun seekers, families, and small children. Call 403 240-3822 for more information.
245033 Range Road 33, Calgary, AB
Calgary Opera
Enjoy a Calgary Opera Company performance at the Calgary Opera Centre, a 29,000 square foot facility in the historic Wesley United Church. Each season offers a variety of new and exciting, world-class performances. Call 403 262-7286 for more information.
1315 - 7 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1A5
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra provides several different concert Series: Classics, Light Classics, Baroque and Beyond, POPS, Saturday Morning at the Symphony (SMATS) and Children’s Discovery Series, covering a broad range of musical styles and repertoire and appealing to a wide and diverse audience. Call 403 571-0849 for more information.
205 - 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9
Calgary Stampede
Don't miss North America's premier rodeo and western festival. Each year, millions of visitors from around the world come to Calgary to partake in this annual ten-day show featuring the world's best cowboys and cowgirls. Along with the rodeo, the Stampede features a midway, concerts, chuck wagon races and more. Call 800-661-1260 for more information.
Box 1060, Stn M, Calgary, AB T2P 2K8
Calgary Tower
The Calgary Tower was originally known as “The Husky Tower” and was officially renamed “The Calgary Tower” in 1971. In 1988, a natural gas-fired cauldron was constructed at the top of the tower. The flame is lit for special events. In 2005, a newly constructed glass floor extension on the north side of the Tower's observation deck opened. The glass floor lets you look straight down on 9th Avenue South and Centre Street. The Calgary Tower features a revolving restaurant that rotates so as to give customers a scenic view of downtown Calgary. The Tower has become the City of Calgary's most famous and identifiable physical landmark. Call 403 266-7171 for more information.
101 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9
Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park
Enjoy exploring the splendour of the Rocky Mountains, or take a trip into the heart of Destination Africa. The only facility of its kind to contain a zoo, botanical garden and prehistoric park, the Calgary Zoo has something to offer everyone. Here, there are more than 900 animals from around the world including endangered species such as Siberian Tigers and Western Lowland Gorillas. A volcano and sandstone hoodoos surround life-size dinosaur models in the unique Prehistoric Park, a re-creation of the Mesozoic period. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm Call 800-588-9993 for more information.
1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB
Canada Olympic Park
Canada Olympic Park played host to the XV Olympic Winter Games. Visitors can take tours of the facilities, check out the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, ride the summer chairlift, zoom down the mountain on a bobsled ride, ski/snowboard, play mini-golf, and so much more. Call 403 247-5452 for more information.
88 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB T3B 5R5
Fort Calgary
Visit Fort Calgary for an interpretive, hands-on look at an 1875 Fort and 1888 Barracks. Also on site is the Deane House Historic Site/Restaurant and Riverside Park. Call 403 290-1875 for more information.
Glenbow Museum
The Glenbow Museum houses impressive international collections and Mineralogy exhibits. Also explore the settlement and development of the West. Call 403 268-4100 for more information.
130 - 9 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0P3
Lougheed House
The Lougheed House is an 1891 sandstone mansion National Historic Site with 2.8-acres of gardens. The house is open year round. Visit Isabella's Café for lunch or afternoon tea. Call 403 244-6333 for more information.
707 13th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0K8
Naval Museum
Enjoy Canada's largest naval museum which portrays the history of the Royal Canadian Navy and the men and women who have served during peace and war. Call 403 242-0002 for more information.
1820 - 24 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0G6
TELUS World of Science Calgary
Enjoy exhibits, shows and programs that “spark the imagination, satisfy the most curious of minds, and inspire a spirit of lifelong learning.” There are three main exhibit areas, the Discovery Dome theatre, the Demo Theatre, Amazement Park and the LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ center. This is a family attraction you won’t want to miss! Call 403 268-8300 for more information.
701 - 11 Street S.W., Calgary, AB