Did you know you’ll get more bang for your buck in Canada with a most favourable exchange rate - you could save a minimum of 25% on total costs! Or that Alberta is the only province or territory in Canada with no sales tax? That means shopping, dining, entertainment, and operational budget savings you won’t get anywhere else in the country. Tourism Calgary also offers a comprehensive financial assistance program for qualifying events. These are just a few of the many ways your dollar can go further in Calgary.

At Your Service

Our dedicated sales team looks forward to working closely with you to understand your needs. We'll connect you with our local hotel and venue partners and support you through the booking process to ensure flexibility and fit with your event’s requirements and budget.

Once the venues and accommodations are secured, our highly experienced event services team is here to assist as you plan, promote, and execute your event while finding opportunities that truly elevate the destination experience for you and your delegates. Our team will make it easy for you to successfully host in Calgary, supporting with turn-key solutions like customized attendance-building package including destination microsites, promotional postcards, displays and more. Our team can also support with site visits and connect you with local suppliers that can help you make informed and budget-friendly decisions. Our onsite services can include complimentary welcome pageantry, VIP gifts and local activations, like our infamous White Hat Ceremonies, to support with operational cost savings and deliver extra memorable experiences for your event.

Compact Event Footprint

Our main convention centres are conveniently located downtown and within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, offsites, attractions, and entertainment, reducing commute time and transportation costs. Check out the Calgary Plus 15 Network or Calgary Walking Guide for more.

With the BMO Centre, located on Stampede Park and set to feature more than 1 million square feet of event space by 2024, and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, located on the historic Stephen Avenue pedestrian walk, you are spoiled for choice. In the few blocks between these two venues, you’ll find unique and engaging offsites like Studio Bell - home of the National Music Centre and the Calgary Tower, nightlife on Calgary’s trendy 17th Avenue, extraordinary shopping at the CORE Shopping Centre (spanning three city blocks with shops on four levels), and some of the best restaurants in Canada in the Calgary’s East Village.

Budget-friendly Activities and Experiences

Calgary has a host of no-cost or low-cost attractions for you and your delegates to enjoy. Below are just a few of our favourite experiences – check out our Free Things To Do In Calgary list for even more options.

Central Library – The latest jewel in Calgary’s architectural crown, directly east of City Hall, is quite simply jaw dropping and definitely worth an immersive visit. General or architectural tours are offered over the noon hour, Mondays through Saturdays. You can book online – advisable as numbers are limited and for this  very popular tour. The library also has a performance hall (seating capacity: 336) and meeting rooms for rent.

Devonian Gardens – is an urban oasis found in the middle of the downtown core, accessible from the Core Shopping Centre. The glass enclosed space covers an entire city block, with approximately 2.5 acres of botanical gardens. This peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city is home to over 500 trees and 50 varieties of plants and is open year-round.

Nose Hill Park – located in northwest Calgary, this 11 sq km (4.25 sq mi) park is culturally and historically significant. Look for the Siksikaitsitapi medicine wheel built by the Blood Tribe in 2015. The Siksikaitsitapi logo represents the four tribes of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Blood, Siksika, and Northern and Southern Peigan tribes). You are welcome to leave a small, appropriate offer at the center. Enjoy the hiking trails as you pass through the rough fescue grasslands, one of the few ecosystems of its kind remaining on the prairies. The sweeping views against the looming city skyline will take your breath away.

The RiverWalk  – Calgary has the most extensive urban pathway and cycle path network in North America, with approximately 1,000 km (621 mi) of trails. Enjoy a lazy afternoon meandering along the Bow and Elbow rivers or take advantage of the pathways to easily access the trendy neighbourhoods in and around the downtown core. Looking to escape into nature – follow the path network onto St. Patrick’s Island or Prince’s Island Park for plenty of hiking and biking trails, birding hotspots and even swimming holes for those hot summer days.