Calgary Attractions & Things To Do

Find something interesting to do or see in or near Calgary. Our city offers a good selection of attractions and venues where you can learn something new or just have a day of fun. Scroll through our list of activities to find something you’re interested in.

Alberta Campgrounds, Hikes and Nature. Albertawow

Throughout Alberta Canada
Calgary, AB
T2Z 2K1

Find a campground near Calgary, go for a hike or visit a nearby point of interest. Albertawow contains excellent information and related photo galleries.

 

Alien In-Line Skating Instruction Year Round

4627 17th Ave NW
Calgary, AB
T3B 0P2

Alien In-Line expert instructors offer individual and group drop in lessons for all ages through our skate sales partner Shop-Task located in Kensington. Learn skating for the first time or brush up on your skills and technique by yourself or with some family/friends through work with our experienced and certified team of instructors.

 

Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs

Silver Springs Community
Calgary, AB

The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs is without doubt one of the Seven Wonders of Calgary, Alberta. It boasts 1350 square meters (14 600 square feet) of gardens which includes a spectacular Wall Garden that runs an uninterrupted 1300 feet.

 

Butterfield Acres Farm

Country Hills Blvd NW
Calgary, AB
T3R 1A6

Get the family out for a bit of fresh air and some wholesome farm experiences! Discover the joy and wonder of the farm environment, always new experiences and discoveries as you follow the animals thru the seasons. Group parties, birthday parties and year round bookings available.

 

Cardel Rec South

100, 333 Shawville Blvd SE
Calgary, AB
T2Y 4H3

Are you looking for something exciting to keep your children occupied and entertained this summer? Our specialized day programs may be just the thing for your child! In addition to making new friends and having tons of fun, your child will leave these programs with increased knowledge and skills. Shh…..don’t tell them that they’ll learn something; they’ll be having too much fun to notice! Space is extremely limited, and these programs fill up fast so we recommend registering early.

 

Calgary Gymnastics Centre

West and North Calgary Locations
Calgary, AB

The Calgary Gymnastics Centre is the largest gymnastics facility in Calgary with locations in Canada Olympic Park and on Country Hills Blvd. Join our experienced team of coaches as they introduce you and your family to the world of gymnastics. We offer programs for all ages, beginning at 4 months of age. Safety is always the top priority at the Calgary Gymnastics Centre and we strive to provide a safe environment in which all participants can have fun, while building the strength and confidence to be active for life. Visit our web site to register.

 

Calgary Science Centre

220 St Georges Drive NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 5T2

The culmination of over a decade of planning, design and construction to bring Calgary’s new kind of Science Centre to life has lit a spark of wonder and excitement in Southern Alberta. Facilitators fuel curiosity. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement.

 

Calgary Zoo

1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 7V6

The Calgary Zoological Society is a charitable organization that relies on your donations. Visit the Penguin Plunge, the Prehistoric Park, the Canadian Wilds and the Conservatory & Gardens. You may make some new animal friends. Create a unique experience every time you visit by taking in some of our free daily programs at the zoo. Meet with a zookeeper or zoo interpreter to learn about the zoo’s amazing animals – see a skull, feel some fur or hear a great story!

 

Cobb’s Corn Maze and Family Fun Park,

1500 84th Street NE
Calgary, AB
T2A 7X4

We’ve got more than a full day’s worth of fun activities here – our Kangaroo Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall, Bouncy Houses, Pedal Carts, Tractor Ride, Giant Slides, Archery Tag, Zorbz, Eurobungy, Ropes Course, Black Light Minigolf & Corn Maze will provide hours of active, outdoor entertainment for all ages! We also have great food and can help you put on the perfect birthday party, team building event or company picnic!

 

Eau Claire Market

202, 200 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 4R5

Eau Claire is a favourite place to stroll, shop and savour. The pathways that wind through Prince’s Island Park and along the river form the recreational hub of downtown. Eau Claire offers visitors an indoor playground, shops, restaurants, bars and cinemas.

 

Fort Calgary

750 9th Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 5E1

In the fall of 1875 the North West Mounted Police built a small wooden fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, and laid the foundation for the city that became Calgary. They came to bring law and order to the west, to stamp out the whiskey trade, and to befriend the First Nations peoples in preparation for the treaties that would open the land for settlement. The hopes, dreams and values of that time are still evident in the city we enjoy today.

 

Genesis Centre of Community Wellness

7555 Falconridge Blvd NE
Calgary, AB
T3J 0C9

Welcome to the Genesis Centre of Community Wellness, a 225,000 square foot, $120 million multi-purpose complex built to enrich the health, wellness, and unity of communities in Northeast Calgary. NECCS (North East Centre of Community Society) within the Genesis Centre encompasses half of the facility and includes two indoor field houses, gymnasiums, multi-purpose spaces, meeting rooms, community kitchen, and outdoor soccer fields.

 

Griffin Valley Ranch

Box 789
Cochrane, AB
T4C 1A9

Imagine spending the day exploring the rugged wilderness in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on horseback.

 

Heritage Park

1900 Heritage Dr SW
Calgary, AB
T2V 2X3

Heritage Park is a first class tourist attraction and a year-round education, catering, and convention facility. Discover How the West was Once at Canada’s largest living history museum. Explore our year-round exhibit, Gasoline Alley Museum, and find out how the introduction of the automobile changed our culture. Heritage Park Historical Village first opened its gates on July 1, 1964. Since opening its doors, the Park has grown into one of Calgary’s premier tourist attractions.

 

Jubilee Auditorium

1415 14th Avenue NW
Calgary, AB
T2N 1M4

Originally built between 1955 and 1957 as a gift to the people of Alberta, the mandate of the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is to provide a place of celebration where community spirit and cultural enrichment thrive. Today, the rejuvenated Jubilee Auditorium continues its tradition of public service. In addition to playing host to the world through exciting performances, the Jubilee is Southern Alberta’s premier event space.

 

Kayben’s Sunshine Adventure Park

Box 60, Site 2, RR2
Okotoks, AB
T1S 1A2

Kayben Farms’ Sunshine Adventure Park is a refreshing place to take your kids for a delightful day of fun in the sun, about 10 minutes south of the city of Calgary. With 12+ acres, the park features a giant play structure with a 4 lane slide, pedal kart track, farm animal display, and everyone’s favorite, the “berry bounce” plus much more! In the fall, the corn maze is open and included in the admission price. Kayben Farms also offers reasonably priced summer birthday parties and educational School field trips which address specific learning outcomes depending on the grade of your students. Season’s passes or day passes available.

 

The Military Museums

4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary, AB
T2T 5J4

Discover the victories, tragedies, and sacrifices of the Canadian Forces. Experience life at the helm in a Second World War 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.

 

Spruce Meadows

18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Calgary, AB
T2J 5G5

This picturesque complex has captivated the worldwide audience of the sport of horse show jumping in Calgary.

 

Stampede Park

1410 Olympic Way SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 2W1

The greatest outdoor show on earth with midway rides, rodeos and chuck wagon races.

 

W.P.Puppet Theatre Society

Box 61116 Kensington
Calgary, AB
T2N 4S6

WP Puppet Theatre Society finds innovative and explorative ways to enhance artistic, educational and life experiences of young people through the art of puppetry.