Ready to plan your Calgary adventure? Start exploring the incredible attractions, festivals, museums, shopping, and nightlife that make Calgary a vibrant place to visit. Whether it’s your first visit or you are hosting friends and family in the city, there are always exciting things to see and do in and around Calgary.
100+ Things to Do In and Around Calgary
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100+ Things to Do In and Around Calgary
Mandrills at the Calgary Zoo
Attractions
Discover awe inspiring attractions in Calgary you will never forget.
Butterfield Acres Children’s Farm
Heritage Park Historical Village
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Beyond Calgary
Aspen Crossing (Mossleigh)
Calgary Folk Music Festival
Festivals & Events
Fill your calendar and feel the energy of spectacular festivals and events all year long.
Alberta Beer Festivals (various events)
High Performance Rodeo (January)
Block Heater (February)
Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest (February/March)
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (April)
Calgary International Salsa Congress (April)
Otafest (May)
Scotiabank Calgary Marathon (May)
Funnyfest Calgary Comedy Festival (May/June)
Lilac Festival (June)
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival (June)
Calgary Folk Music Festival (July)
Calgary Stampede (July)
Pet-a-Palooza (July)
Roundup MusicFest (July)
Calgary International Blues Festival (July/August)
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival (August)
GlobalFest (August)
Inglewood Sunfest (August)
Taste of Calgary (August)
Calgary Pride (August/September)
Honens International Piano Competition & Festival (August/September)
Beakerhead (September)
Calgary International Film Festival (September)
Circle Carnival (September)
Rocky Mountain DanceSport Grand Prix (October)
The Imaginairium by Wordfest (October)
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market (November)
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park (November – December)
ZOOLIGHTS at Calgary Zoo (November – January)
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Arts and Culture
Get a front row seat to world class arts and entertainment experiences in Calgary.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
Mount Royal University Conservatory
One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Museums
Explore history, culture, sports, and music, with interactive exhibits at these memorable museums.
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Beyond Calgary
Pioneer Acres of Alberta Museum (Irricana)
Remington Carriage Museum (Cardston)
Royal Tyrrell Museum (Drumheller)
Skiing and Snowboarding at WinSport
Sports & Games
Get into the game with world class sports facilities, activities, and professional teams in Calgary.
Adrenaline Activities
BATL – The Home of Axe Throwing
Capture the Flag Paintball & Airsoft
Cycling
Escape Rooms & Laser Tag
Equestrian
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures
Equipment Rental
Black Tie Ski Rentals Delivery
University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
Golfing
Coyote Creek Golf & R.V. Resort
Kananaskis Country Golf Course
River Activities
Foot & Chain Fly Fishing Exchange
Professional Sports Teams
Calgary Flames (NHL Hockey)
Calgary Hitmen (WHL Hockey)
Calgary Roughnecks (NLL Lacrosse)
Calgary Stampeders (CFL Football)
Skiing & Snowboarding
Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort
Swimming Pools
Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Venues & Facilities
Practice your soccer skills at the Calgary Soccer Centre
Explore the legacy of sport at the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Train, learn, and connect with your community at The Genesis Centre of Community Wellness
Enjoy a public skate at the Olympic Oval
Train, swim, and get active at the Repsol Sport Centre
Experience live concerts and high energy sports at the Scotiabank Saddledome
Summer and winter activities at the home of Calgary’s Olympic legacy at WinSport
Shopping at CrossIron Mills
Shopping
Shop big brands and local finds at these popular shopping centres and neighbourhood hotspots.
Shopping Centres & Department Stores
Shopping Districts
Calgary Farmers' Market
Farmers’ Markets
Meet the farmers and producers that bring farm to table in and around Calgary.
Calgary Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
The HiFi Club
Nightlife
Keep the party going after the sun sets and explore Calgary’s vibrant night life scene.
Casinos
Night Clubs & Entertainment
Calgary Food Tours at Rouge Restaurant
Tours
Expert guides bring your trip to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies alive with tips and tricks only the pros know.
City Tours
Food Tours
Adventure Tours
Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures
Springbank Air Training College
Calgary and Beyond
Banff Gondola
Day Trips
Make Calgary your basecamp to adventure and discover the great outdoors just a short drive away.
Alberta Prairie Railway (Stettler)
Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site (East Coulee)
Badlands Amphitheatre (Drumheller)
Banff Gondola (Banff)
Banff Lake Cruise (Lake Minnewanka)
Banff Upper Hot Springs (Banff)
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (Longview)
Canadian Badlands Passion Play (Drumheller)
Canadian Rockies Hot Springs (Banff)
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre (Blairmore)
Glacier Adventure (Icefields Parkway)
Glacier Skywalk (Banff)
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump National Historic Site (Fort Macleod)
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site (Rocky Mountain House)
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary (Cochrane)
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