Major Attractions
Check out our list of Calgary’s main attractions: those special places that make Calgary unique and your first stop when friends and family are visiting from out of town.
Take a Trip Around the World’s Wildlife at The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
From the splendour of the Rocky Mountains to the heart of Destination Africa, The Calgary Zoo takes you to see over 1,000 animals from around the world. Trek through the gorilla’s rainforest, safari over the Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds for a grizzly bear encounter! […]
Wheeeee! Downhill Karting at Winsport’s Canada Olympic Park
The Downhill Karting at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park is a fun day out for your whole family. Originating in New Zealand, it gives thrill-seekers the fun of riding a luge without the chill of winter! Downhill Karting is a unique wheeled gravity ride that is easy to control and provides
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Discover the Stampede Story at the Sam Centre
The Sam Centre is a new Calgary experience that shares the Stampede Story through multiple mediums, such as exhibits, an archival collection, and immersive media. You will experience the Stampede’s greatest stories year-round at Sam Centre. Discover The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth in a whole new way—through captivating exhibits,
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Solve a Mystery at the Calgary Police Discovery Centre
Part museum and part learning centre, the Calgary Police Discovery Centre (formerly YouthLink) lets kids indulge their fascination with police and the law. The Centre helps kids start thinking about issues they’ll face in the world today so they can make good decisions and become responsible citizens. The Calgary Police
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Studio Bell PlayLab
The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a place for families to explore and make music. Everyone from young to old can create their own sound – together! There are three zones: Strings, Percussion, Wind
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Granary Road — For Fun, Family, and Friends!
Only a short drive from south Calgary, through picturesque, rolling hills, is Granary Road: a family attraction that has something for everyone. With an Active Learning Park that encompasses 37 acres and a Yesteryear Mini Golf Course, families can make the short drive and enjoy this entertainment venue for the
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Heritage Park Historical Village & Gasoline Alley Museum
This summer, it’s time to take a break and make some memories. A destination like Heritage Park, right here in Calgary, makes it easy! Are you interested in ‘time travel’ or fascinated by vehicles? Perhaps your kids (or you!) love to go on rides. Maybe you want to find unique
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Studio Bell – Home of the National Music Centre
Studio Bell is the gorgeous home of the National Music Centre of Canada. This institution is an exciting part of Calgary’s (and Canada’s!) music scene. Studio Bell houses five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, and
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JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture
For information about the Glenbow Museum, see here. Stay tuned for more information about opening. February 17, 2022 This is big news for the Glenbow Museum and Calgary families who value the arts! Thanks to a $35-million donation commemorating JR Shaw’s legacy, Glenbow becomes the first major Canadian museum to
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WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park hosted several of the more spectacular winter sports in the 1988 Olympics, and has since become a multi-purpose facility enjoyed by Calgarians all year round. Some of the key activities that take place at this impressive facility include (please note that many activities are seasonal): Downhill
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