- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Calgary, Alberta, including 21 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horse Races, Art Museum and Science Museums.
- From Fish Creek Provincial Park to Prince's Island Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Calgary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Airdrie.
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Featuring a large picnic area, Bragg Creek Paintball offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the tactical activity. Children between the ages of 7 to 10 gain unlimited access to paintballs at a flat rate.
20.3 Miles
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10 votes
Cochrane Administrative Building | 101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane, Alberta
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Cochrane Mosaic Mural features key artist Lewis Lavoie. Families and school groups visit the unique masterpiece murals made up of 100's of smaller paintings, festivals and special events.
20.4 Miles
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is located 30 minutes from Calgary. Families take part in short hiking trail, scenic waterfalls/flora/fauna, river wading, photography, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
20.4 Miles
Saddle Peak Trail Rides features horseback riding day tours. Families with children 8 and older, enjoy riding horses with groups through rustic landscapes of the Ghost River District.
20.4 Miles
Capture the Flag Outdoor Paintball and Airsoft Field spans over 116 acres. Guests enjoy paintball and airsoft fields with all equipment including face mask, rifle, unlimited play time, all-you-can-eat hotdog BBQ year round.
20.4 Miles
Cochrane Ranche Park is designated a historic site. Visitors enjoy large grass lawns, historical artifacts, easy trails, picnic areas, bronze statue, outdoor stage for special events and an information center.
21.0 Miles
Created in 2008, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is located on the North shore of Bow River. Visitors hike 17 miles of trails, picnic facilities and visitor center.
22.8 Miles
100%
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west end of Hwy 66, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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The Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area provides both hiking and horseback riding opportunities to visitors. Visitors may camp at the site and should consider bringing a camera to take photos of the setting.
22.8 Miles
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Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures _ Day Tours provides visitors with the opportunity to ride horses through the Canadian Rocky Mountain Foothills. The tours are designed to accommodate between four to eight people.
22.9 Miles
The Inside Out Experience offers guests with whitewater rafting, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. Tours are available in both half-day and full-day formats and scheduled corporate events can be arranged.