Top 20 Things To Do in Calgary, Alberta
Below you'll find a detailed list of the top rated tourist attractions in Calgary including museums, outdoor adventures, neighbourhoods to visit, popular tourist destinations, family friendly attractions, and nearby day trips. There are many fantastic places to visit in Calgary.
1. Calgary Stampede - Billed as ‘The Greatest Outdoor show on Earth’, the Stampede doesn’t disappoint! Fun for the whole family.
Location: Stampede Park south east ( SE) of downtown Calgary:
McLeod Trail between 12th Avenue SE and 25th Avenue SE Calgary
403-269-9822
www.calgarystampede.com
2. Chinatown - The Stampede City is also home to the fourth largest Chinatown in Canada! This is a Calgary tourist attraction you won't want to miss.
Location: Downtown on Centre Street between 2nd and 6th Avenues:
Chinatown Business Centre
#200, 114-3rd Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0B6
403- 262- 2124
http://business.chinatowncalgary.com/
3. Calgary Tower - This landmark of Calgary is a must see and has the best views of the entire city!
Location: 101 - 9th Avenue SW- in the downtown core
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2P 1J9
403-266-7171
www.calgarytower.com
4. Portobello West - The smashing successful market from Vancouver has expanded to Calgary! It is located at the Arrata Opera Center and is open the first Saturday of every month- check website for exact dates as they often change. This is a shopping attraction for tourists and locals alike. A great place to visit!
Location: 1315 - 7 Street SW
Calgary Alberta
www.portobellowest.com/?location=cal
No phone number, fax only : 403-608-5478 or email the manager at manager.cal@portobellowest.com
5. Canmore Caverns - Crawl through caves in Canmore, a charming little town 1 hour west of Calgary. No experience needed but you must be reasonably fit. This is a short travel destination for tourists wanting to do a day trip.
1009 Larch Place, Canmore, Alberta T1W 1S7
Toll Free: 1-877-317-1178
http://www.canmorecavetours.com
6. Lake Louise - Located 115 kilometers west of Calgary this town in Banff National Park is a must see for anyone who likes the outdoors.
For Vacation planning call toll free:
1-877-253-6888
www.skilousie.com
7. Calgary Zoo - This is a combination zoo and botanical garden and prehistoric park.
Location: 1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2E 7V6
Toll Free - 1-800-588-9993
8. Fort Calgary - Located at the entrance to the Bow and Elbow Rivers, this is the site that the city of Calgary was built on one hundred years ago.
Location: 750- 9th Avenue SE,
Calgary Alberta T2G 5E1
403-290-1875
9. Military Museum - Highlights the stories of the Canadian Forces- from recreated World War 1 trenches to World War II wheelhouses.
Location: 4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary Alberta T2T 5J4
403-974-2850
10. Calaway Park - Western Canada’s largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park. There are 34 rides, stages shows, : what more could you want for one admission price!
Location: 10km west of Calgary on the TransCanada Highway #1 West
Phone: (403) 240-3822
www.calawaypark.com
11. Canada Olympic Park - Mountain biking, brunch, Outdoor adventure camp, plus a multitude of family festivals year round!
Location: 88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary, AB
T3B 5R5
403-247-5452
http://www.winsportcanada.ca/cop/index_cop.cfm
12. Glenbow Museum - A host of permanent artifacts as well as travelling exhibitions as well as a discovery room for children.
Location: 130 9th Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0P3
403-268-4100
www.glenbow.org
13. Drumheller - Just 90 minutes south of Calgary- home to the Tyrell Museum and the most dinosaur fossils in North America. One of the top places to visit outside of Calgary.
Location: Drumheller Visitor Information Centre
Box 999, 60 - 1 Avenue West
Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, T0J 0Y0
Toll free- 1-866-823-8100
www.traveldrumheller.com
14. Calaway Park - A fun filled day for the whole family! There is also an RV campground so you can sleepover and do it all again the next day!
Location: 245033 Range Road 33
Calgary, Alberta Canada
T3Z 2E9
403-240-3822
www.calawaypark.com
15. Calgary Science Centre - Telus World of Science-Inspiring and teaching all generations with a variety of scientific exhibitions.
Location: P.O. Box 2100, Station M, #73
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2P 2M5
403-268-8300
www.calgaryscience.ca
16. Lougheed House - A combination museum, historic site, restaurant and art gallery. Also available for weddings and corporate events.
Location: 707 – 13th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0K8
403- 244-6333
www.lougheedhouse.com
17. Kensington Village - The number one shopping district in Calgary!
Location: The junction of 10th Street and Kensington Road, NW Calgary
www.visitkensington.com
18. Heritage Pointe Golf Course - One of the most beautiful public access golf courses in Canada- located just minutes south of Calgary!
Location: #1 Heritage Pointe Drive, RR 1
DeWinton, Alberta
T0L 0X0
403-256-2002
www.heritagepointe.com
19. Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre - This wildlife reserve offers 36 hectares of animals in their natural habitat. Take your lunch and explore many hiking trails. Wheelchair accessible.
Location: 2425 9 Ave S.E.
Calgary Alberta
403-221-4500
www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/trans_planning/cycling/inglewood_bird_sanctuary.pdf
20. Spaceport - For those who like to look at the stars- educational and fun!
Location: 2000 Airport Road NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6W5
403 717-7678
www.calgaryspaceport.com
By Melissa Montgomery