- Our list of the best things to do in Calgary, Alberta, features the top 29 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Calgary, Alberta has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Calgary, Alberta , followed by 19 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Airdrie
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Spruce Meadows offers guests the opportunity to witness various equestrian events. The location also features a Christmas market, a playground, and the opportunity to reserve the space for weddings and other events.
8.4 Miles
Fish Creek Provincial Park offers guests with the opportunity to go hiking, biking, bird watching, or swimming. Guests can also schedule youth group visits and grill out at the Sikome Aquatic Facility.
4.7 Miles
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1535 votes
1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta
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The Heritage Park Historic Village features a series of attractions and exhibits from the 1860s to the 1950s. Young guests can also take advantage of the youth sleepover program and summer camp events.
0.9 Miles
Prince's Island Park features a playground, picnic areas, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, and a full service restaurant. The location also hosts the city's Canada Day celebration and the Calgary Folk Festival.
0.5 Miles
Located at Stampede Park, the Calgary Stampede is a yearly outdoor event featuring a rodeo and derby race. The event also features a grandstand show, with music and pyrotechnics, and a parade.
1.2 Miles
The Calgary Zoo features a variety of animals, including giraffes, bears, kimodo dragons, and whooping cranes. The location also offers spring and summer camps, preschool programs, birthday parties, and sleepover events.
0.1 Miles
The Glenbow Museum features a variety of temporary exhibitions and museum collections, including an archival collection of unpublished documents. Parents can also enroll their children in the site's summer youth programs.
0.2 Miles
Located 1,228 meters above sea level, the Calgary Tower offers guests a high view of the entire city and two fine dining options. Through the Tower, guests can schedule a guided tour of the city.
13.2 Miles
Open from May to October, Calaway Park features a variety of thrill rides, family rides, 3D movies, and live entertainment performances. Guests may also camp at the location's RV park or campground.
1.5 Miles
The TELUS Spark location is a science center that features an HD digital dome theater and an outdoor park. On the second Thursday of each month, the location also offers an adults only night that features a disc jockey and a licensed bar.