Looking for places to visit in Calgary? Things to do? Start exploring the incredible activities, events, 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 do in and around Calgary.
UPDATED: September 2022
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Discover a historic post along the North Saskatchewan River with Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site and immerse yourself in stories of Indigenous Peoples and legendary explorers. Explore 10kms of hiking and biking trails, friendly heritage presenters, interpretive exhibits, a play fort, and a herd of plains bison. Stay awhile at the riverside campground.
Get a front row seat to world class live arts and entertainment experiences in Calgary.
Details: Canada's second largest ballet company performing everything from classics to contemporary.
Details: Calgary's best place to dance for beginners to professionals in ballroom, salsa, country, and Latin dance.
Details: Celebrating the art of live theatre with new works by Canadian playwrights and contemporary theatre from around the world.
Details: One of Canada's largest and most vibrant art centres and home to the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Details: Bringing the best of Broadway theatre to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary.
Details: One of Canada's most innovative professional opera companies, featuring fresh new works and timely masterpieces.
Details: More than 80 concerts each season offer orchestral music from the classics to popular songs.
Details: Professional dance company dedicated to evolving the art of jazz dance.
Details: Interactive musical comedies take on the best in pop culture and served with a four-course dinner.
Details: Noon hour theatre serving shows to downtown audiences during their lunch hour.
Details: Hosting regular performances from both established talent and up-and-coming faces at the beautiful Leacock Theatre.
Details: Award-winning theatre company that has created over 80 original productions, noted for intricate physical movement and musicality all over the world.
Details: Calgary’s award winning classical theatre company offering premium productions throughout the year.
Details: Live theatre productions paired with a Grand Buffet.
Details: Theatre Calgary brings Canadian and international plays to life on stage, entertaining locals and visitors since the 1940s.
Details: Calgary's culture house for contemporary live arts including local, national, and international theatre, dance, and music.
Details: Add a little mystery to your life with Canada’s only professional theatre dedicated to the mystery genre.
Get ready to discover the best museums and art galleries, live theatre, classical music, and dance experiences available in Calgary.
From downtown galleries at Glenbow to music memorabilia at Studio Bell, explore history, culture, sports and art with interactive activities and events at these memorable museums.
Details: Discover contemporary and traditional fine craft from Alberta-based artists working across ceramics, furniture, jewellery, wood, textiles, and glass.
Details: Community centre serving the community with educational and cultural programs to enrich the lives of all Calgarians.
Details: 40,000 square feet of sports galleries and a collection 100,000 pieces of memorabilia at the home of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary.
Please note: Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is currently closed.
Details: Art exhibitions, speaker series and education programs at Canada’s newest modern and contemporary art gallery.
Details: Largest privately funded, non-commercial contemporary art gallery in Calgary, hosting exhibitions, contextual talks, tours and hands-on workshops.
Details: Return to the golden age of the automobile with memorabilia ranging from collections of antique vehicles to gas-related artifacts.
Details: National and Provincial Historic Site offering unique historic experience with immersive and dynamic exhibits and events.
Details: Explore five floors of music memorabilia that tells the story of music in Canada, with Canadian Halls of Fame and Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Details: Take flight with aircraft and exhibits that tell the story of flight in Western Canada.
Details: Second largest military museum in Canada, telling the stories of Canada's navy, army, and air force.
Details: Discover the world of policing through interactive exhibits, stories of true crime and facts.
Details: Two museums dedicated to preserving Alberta’s pioneering heritage.
Details: The world's largest carriage museum, the Remington houses over 250 coaches, carriages, wagons and sleighs.
Details: Canada’s only museum devoted exclusively to palaeontology celebrates the diversity of life on Earth.
Discover some of the best public art in Calgary from the Peace Bridge and Wonderland to the Corridor of Connection and the Centre Street Lions.
From small music venues and bars with live music to headlining stadium shows and live music downtown, these are the best places to see live music in Calgary.
Calgary is the perfect place for outdoor activities. Home to expansive parks and rivers, while also neighbouring the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park, there are endless experiences for you to get fresh air and have memorable adventures.
Discover the best outdoor activities to try in and around Calgary during the winter.
There is nothing like summer in Calgary, the sunniest major city in Canada with the longest trail network in North America.
From the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo to Heritage Park Historical Village, discover awe inspiring things to do at attractions in Calgary you will never forget.
Details: Family friendly fun with historic dining car, replica train station gift shop, big rig friendly campground, glamping caboose cabins and a full-size train themed excursions.
Details: Explore Alberta's fish, wildlife, water, and aquatic ecosystem with family friendly interactive exhibits and activities.
Details: Get the real farm experience with interactive kids activities, pony rides, and goat milking.
Details: Fun for the whole family with Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park.
Details: Barnyard petting farm, miniature train rides, giant slides, zip lines, mini golf, jumping pillows, paintball, gemstone mining, and giant mazes.
Details: Iconic Calgary destination with 360 degree panoramic views of the city from 191 metres in the air.
Details: 40,000 square feet of sports galleries and a collection 100,000 pieces of memorabilia at the home of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary.
Details: Learn about honey production while you taste and shop with an interactive interpretive area and bee colony.
Details: More than 50 twists and turns take you down an 1,800 metre track on a purpose built kart everyone in the family can ride.
Details: Past meets present at this family friendly attraction with the story of how Calgary came to be.
Details: Family friendly fun with a 36 acre Play and Learn Park and local farmers' market with over 30 vendors for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Details: Take flight with aircraft and exhibits that tell the story of flight in Western Canada.
Details: Over 180 exhibits on 127 acres of land tells the story of Western Canadian history from the 1860s to 1950s at Canada’s largest living history museum.
Details: World renowned equestrian venue featuring indoor and outdoor tournaments and home to the Cavalry FC and International Christmas Market.
Details: Explore five floors of music memorabilia that tells the story of music in Canada, with Canadian Halls of Fame and Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.
Details: Ignite your curiosity with the thrilling overlap of science, art and technology with over 200 hands on experiences and the largest Dome theatre in Western Canada.
Details: Home to nearly 1,000 creatures from around the world, including the Penguin Plunge and Land of Lemurs.
Details: Year round sports facility with downhill karting, mini golf, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and Western Canada's largest tube park.
Whether you're in the city for a vacation or are passing through on your way to the mountains, these attractions are a must for the whole family.
Explore exciting indoor attractions no matter what the weather is like in Calgary.
Get into the game with world class sports facilities, activities, and professional teams in Calgary.
BATL – The Home of Axe Throwing
Capture the Flag Paintball & Airsoft
Calgary Hitmen (WHL Hockey)
Calgary Roughnecks (NLL Lacrosse)
Experiencing a Calgary Flames game is a must-do experience for any sports fan in Calgary.
Everything you need to know to attend a Calgary Stampeders game at McMahon Stadium.
Game day for the Cavalry FC is a one-of-a-kind sports experience and a chance to see professional soccer in Calgary.
Calgary is home to world class golf courses in and around the city for all skill levels.
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
Foot & Chain Fly Fishing Exchange
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
Feel the energy of live events and fill your calendar full of festivals and events in Calgary.
Details: Bringing the beer world together with hundreds of breweries and hundred of beers to taste.
Details: Theatre, music, dance and comedy come together at Calgary's International Festival of the Arts.
Details: The Calgary Folk Music Festival's annual winter music extravaganza.
Details: Full week of blues workshops, concerts & dance parties featuring some of the best blues musicians in the world.
Details: Celebration of all things pop culture including comics, sci-fi, gaming, fantasy, horror and more for fans of all ages.
Details: World class salsa dancing featuring some of the best salsa dancers in the world, local professionals, and troupes from all over North America.
Details: All ages Japanese anime and pop culture festival with meet and greets, video game tournaments, and merchandise.
Details: A challenging, competitive, and fun event with a race designed for everyone at any level.
Details: Memorable shows and amazing laughs for 11 days & nights of pure comedy from multiple venues, from theatres, hotels, and pubs.
Details: Shake off the winter blues and jump into festival season with a pedestrian-friendly zone of patios, bands, free kids’ activities and more.
Details: Dozen unique venues around the city featuring amazing performers from around the world.
Details: Annually featuring 70 artists from over 16 countries on nine stages on Prince's Island Park.
Details: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth features world’s top rodeo, chuckwagon races, First Nation culture, Agriculture showcase, live music and much more.
Details: The social event of the year for pets and their people.
Details: Internationally acclaimed artists take the stage in a first class outdoor music festival format.
Details: A week of Calgary’s best bass-slapping blues rhythm from around the world covering multiple genres.
Details: Calgary’s premier water sport festival brings together over 1000 competitors, 4000 spectators for an exciting cultural experience.
Details: Celebrate Calgary’s diversity through song, dance, food and five nights of mind blowing firework displays.
Details: Free family festival with over 200 vendors, artisans, community organizations, live music, entertainment, and kid's activities.
Details: Calgary's best outdoor food and beverage festival with live music and entertainment.
Details: Celebrating Calgary's diverse and inclusive community with a variety of events throughout the week.
Details: Listen to one-of-a-kind collaborations or inspiring solos from the world’s top piano talent.
Details: Beakerhead is a smash-up of art, science and engineering with artists, performers, engineers, designers, makers, scientists and inventors.
Details: Showcase of the year's must-see movies from around the world in-cinema.
Details: Featuring dancers from So You Think You Can Dance, top ballet and contemporary companies, and concluding with an exciting after party each night.
Details: Calgary's top destination for connecting audiences with the world's best writers.
Details: Traditional European style holiday market with food, beverage, artisan, craft, and local vendors.
Details: Family friendly holiday fun with wagon rides, food, shopping, and a visit from Santa.
Details: Calgary's award winning, magical holiday tradition glows for six weeks of festive family-friendly fun.
Plan your next trip to Calgary around one of these must-attend festivals and discover how every season is festival season in Calgary.
Keep the party going after the sun sets and explore Calgary’s vibrant night life scene.
Get on the dance floor with the best nightclubs in Calgary.
With more than 40 breweries to explore, you won’t go thirsty. Now is the time to get a taste of Calgary beer.
Late night eats and entertainment will keep the party going after the sun goes down.
Calgary is home to many unique shops and brands that are making waves throughout the city.
Meet the farmers and producers that bring farm to table in and around Calgary.
Calgary Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers’ Market
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)
Explore our great region with attractions just outside of Calgary.
Dig up something prehistoric with the top places to see dinosaur attractions near Calgary & Drumheller.
Expert guides bring your trip to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies alive with tips and tricks only the pros know. Add these tour activities to your itinerary.
AM PM Limo & Party Bus Calgary
Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures
Springbank Air Training College
