Attractions around Calgary
Explore 95 attractions, restaurants, shops around Calgary
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The Calgary Zoo
1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7V6 Canada
From the splendor of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world. Trek through the African Rainforest to see the gorilla troop, safari over the African Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds to see grizzly bears! Cool off and practice your waddle with 4 species of penguins in our popular Penguin Plunge or visit endangered red pandas and Amur tigers in Exploration Asia! Wind down your trip with a walk through our fragrant Dorothy Harvie Gardens or sit with the butterflies (seasonal) in the ENMAX Conservatory. You'll love knowing that every visit helps protect endangered animals at home and in the wild. NEW in 2021 is the unique and immersive permanent Gateway to Asia building featuring Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, and a Malayan tapir. Coming in December 2023 is the return of an iconic Canadian species - polar bears!
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Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1J9 Canada
This place is temporarily closed. Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary. On the Observation Deck you'll experience a spectacular 360° view of the bustling city, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies.
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Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 2X3 Canada
With more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park Historical Village has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. It’s the perfect balance between historical fact, adventure, discovery and fun that makes our take on the tale of Western Canada’s history so unique. Tour the Park on an antique steam train, set sail aboard Calgary's only paddlewheel ship, visit the farm animals at the ranch, learn about Blackfoot culture in the First Nations area, engage with Western Canada’s energy past, present and future at Prospect Ridge, explore a bustling young prairie town and discover one of the world’s largest public collections of antique vehicles at Gasoline Alley Museum. The Historical Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the May long weekend until the first weekend in September, then open weekends until mid-October. Gasoline Alley Museum is open year-round.
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K8 Canada
Welcome to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! The Calgary Stampede is an annual, 10-day rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta. It features the world's largest outdoor rodeo, a parade, stage shows, rides and games, shopping, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and Indigenous experiences. The Calgary Stampede is the most authentic, memorable western experience you could pack into a vacation. Calgary is located only one hour from Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains making the Stampede the perfect place to kick off a true western vacation, and an experience that is unrivaled in excitement.
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Prince's Island Park
200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4R5 Canada
This recreational island is located in the Bow River, providing stressed-out urbanites opportunities to bike, hike and fish.
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Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW 14th Street and Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2X 4B7 Canada
Based in Calgary, Canada, Spruce Meadows is the brainchild of the Southern family who built a Show Jumping complex at the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. It was in 1976 that the first Spruce Tournaments were held, with annual spectator attendances reaching over 50,000 by the end of the decade. Today, Spruce Meadows boasts one of the greatest outdoor equestrian venues in the world and offers an incredible experience for riders and fans alike. Spruce Meadows focuses on the organization and hosting of show jumping tournaments of unmatched quality for junior, amateur and professional athletes in a manner that reflects basic family values in a clean, green and welcoming environment that celebrates the horse and encourages the breeding and training of quality sport horses and the teaching and development of athletes. Spruce Meadows is also home to the Canadian Premiere League's Cavalry FC.
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TELUS Spark Science Centre
220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 5T2 Canada
TELUS Spark science centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is a space for people of all ages and abilities to let go and embrace the desire to explore and get closer to science, technology, engineering, art and math. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement. TELUS Spark science centre is a registered charity, and every dollar you donate empowers a child, a student, a parent, or a new Canadian to discover a world inspired by curiosity. Charitable Number: 118781079 RR 0001.
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Fish Creek Provincial Park
13931 Woodpath Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 5R6 Canada
One of the largest urban wildernesses in the world, with over 54 miles of trails for hiking, biking and running.
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Calaway Park
245033 Range Road 33, Calgary, Alberta T3Z 2E9 Canada
Calaway Park is Western Canada's Largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park. With 32 rides, live entertainment, a 3D theater, Haunted Hotel, Spray n' Play and much more.
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Bow River
Calgary, Alberta Canada
This feisty waterway is popular for its adjacent walkways used by walkers and bicyclers.
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Stephen Avenue Walk
8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1B3 Canada
Calgary's only pedestrian mall, Stephen Avenue features a year-round pedestrian experience featuring shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. It is home to: • 5,000 to 10,000 people per hour in peak times • Live performances, buskers, music, festivals, artists and culture galore • Nine major shopping centres/department stores • Some of Calgary's finest restaurants, pubs, cafés and bars • An eclectic mix of boutiques and galleries Stephen Avenue Walk is managed daily from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm by the Calgary Downtown Association on behalf of the City of Calgary.
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Calgary Pathway System
Calgary Parks and Recreation, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 Canada
A series of paths used for recreational purposes.
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The Military Museums
4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2T 5J4 Canada
The Military Museums. Discover the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces. Experience life at the helm in a Second World War ship's wheelhouse, walk through a First World War trench, and witness a bomber squadron's mission over enemy territory. The Military Museums is dedicated to representing Canada's navy, army, and air force, and educating the public, particularly youth, about Canada's military. Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Youth 7-17 $4, Family $20, Children 6 and under are free. Free admission for veterans and Canadian Forces personnel. Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5 PM, Weekends & Statutory Holidays 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's day. TMM is a Canadian Forces tri-service history, heritage, art, research, and educational institution. It is composed of the following organizations: * Naval Museum of Alberta * Army Museum of Alberta * Air Force Museum of Alberta * Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Museum * Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum and Archives * The King's Own Calgary Regiment (Royal Canadian Armoured Corps) Museum * The Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and Archives * The University of Calgary Military Museums Library and Archives. The Museum of the Regiments was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 30 June 1990. The Queen Elizabeth II Atrium was dedicated to Her Majesty during the visit of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on 25 May 2005. The Military Museums was renamed “The Military Museums” (TMM) by Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex during the visit of Her Royal Highness on 3 June 2006.TMM’s $18.5 million capital expansion and renovation has seen the facility grow from 52,000 sq ft to 104,000 sq ft, making it the second largest military museum in Canada. The expanded facility is now tri-service and includes the relocated Naval Museum of Alberta and the newly-created Air Force Museum of Alberta.TMM’s education programs are tied in with Alberta’s provincial education curriculum and have won both provincial and national awards of excellence.
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta T3B 5R5 Canada
As the premiere site of the XV Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, WinSport's Canada Olympic Park is the most visible legacy of the 1988 games. Many of Canada's high performance winter sport athletes train at the park, which also functions as a recreation, comptetion, tourism and hospitality area. Activities at the park:Summer Bobsleigh RideZipline at the ParkDownhill Mountain BikeMini GolfSki Jump Tower TourActivity CentreCanada's Sports Hall of FameNew Skyline LugeWinter Bobsleigh RideSki and Snowboard
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Peace Bridge
Memorial Drive NW Bow River west of Prince's Island Park, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0E5 Canada