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The Best things to do in Calgary, AB

Activities, Adventures, Things To Do in Calgary, AB

Wondering what to do in Calgary, AB? We’re here to help! Below, you’ll find information on some of our favourite local attractions. Feel free to contact us with any questions or for more ideas on things to do in Calgary, AB.

Calgary Stampede

Welcome to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! The Calgary Stampede is an annual, 10-day rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta. It features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, a parade, stage shows, rides and games, shopping, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and Indigenous experiences. The Calgary Stampede is the most authentic, memorable western experience you could pack into a vacation. Calgary is located only one hour from Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains making the Stampede the perfect place to kick off a true western vacation, and an experience that is unrivaled in excitement. Learn more

Heritage Park Historical Village

With more than 200 exhibits and attractions spread over 127 acres of lush parkland, Heritage Park Historical Village has a lot to offer both the history buff and the pleasure seeker. It’s the perfect balance between historical fact, adventure, discovery and fun that makes our take on the tale of Western Canada’s history so unique. Tour the Park on an antique steam train, set sail aboard Calgary’s only paddlewheel ship, visit the farm animals at the ranch, learn about Blackfoot culture in the First Nations area, engage with Western Canada’s energy past, present and future at Prospect Ridge, explore a bustling young prairie town and discover one of the world’s largest public collections of antique vehicles at Gasoline Alley Museum. The Historical Village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the May long weekend until the first weekend in September, then open weekends until mid-October. Gasoline Alley Museum is open year-round. Learn more

The Calgary Zoo

From the splendor of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world. Trek through the African Rainforest to see the gorilla troop, safari over the African Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds to see grizzly bears! Cool off and practice your waddle with 4 species of penguins in our popular Penguin Plunge or visit endangered red pandas and Amur tigers in Exploration Asia! Wind down your trip with a walk through our fragrant Dorothy Harvie Gardens or sit with the butterflies (seasonal) in the ENMAX Conservatory. You’ll love knowing that every visit helps protect endangered animals at home and in the wild. NEW in 2021 is the unique and immersive permanent Gateway to Asia building featuring Komodo dragons, white-handed gibbons, and a Malayan tapir. Coming in December 2023 is the return of an iconic Canadian species – polar bears! Learn more

Wonderland Sculpture

The Bow is a crescent shaped skyscraper in Calgary. It is a groundbreaking structure that has been ranked as one of the top 10 architectural projects in the world by “Azure Magazine.” A walking tour of Calgary assuredly includes a stop by the Bow, but the reason is more for a sculpture in the plaza than for the skyscraper itself. Wonderland is a 39-foot tall (roughly 12 meters) statue in the shape of a young girl’s head. The bent wire sculpture was created by artist Jaume Plensa. It is meant to represent the dreams of the young people of the province. Learn more