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.
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 a large public market, a bakery, restaurant and lounge, and an active learning park that encompasses 37 acres, and a mini golf course, families can make the
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Solve a Mystery or Bust the Bad Guys at the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre
Part museum and part learning centre, the YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre lets kids indulge their fascination with police and the law. The Centre helps kids start thinking about issues they will be facing in the world today so they can make good decisions and become responsible citizens. YouthLink also
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Heritage Park: There’s Tons Going On All Summer Long!
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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Experience Butterfield Acres: It’s Farm Fun From Spring Babies to Fall Pumpkins
A day spent outside on the farm is good for the soul, and Butterfield Acres is Calgary’s home for fun on the farm. Right on the NW edge of the city, it’s easy to bring your city kids to experience a taste of farm animal life from spring to fall. You
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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 gorillaâs rainforest, safari over the Savannah to watch the hippos swim, or climb the Canadian Wilds for a grizzly bear encounter! […]
Make Friends With the Future: Take a Ride on RO5iE, TELUS Spark’s New Robot-Coaster!
RO5iE, a robot roller coaster, has opened at TELUS Spark! A new and permanent feature at Spark, RO5iE was created by the German robotics company, Kuka, and BEC Rides. This is Canada’s first robot roller coaster and it gives Calgarians a pay-to-play opportunity to experience a ‘revolution in recreation’. There
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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 the winter! Downhill Karting is a unique wheeled gravity ride that is easy to control and provides riders full
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Heritage Park Prospect Ridge and the Coal Town Road
What iconic Calgary attraction has provided families with time-travelling entertainment for nearly 60 years? Heritage Park, of course! We are rediscovering the park this summer, checking out the newest exhibits, such as Prospect Ridge and a new Veterinary Practice at the Nanton Livery Stable. We plan on relaxing over picnic lunches
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Glenbow Museum Announces FREE General Admission! (And New Home at the JR Shaw Centre for Arts & Culture)
February 17, 2022 Big news for the Glenbow Museum and Calgary families who value the arts! Thanks to a $35-million donation commemorating the legacy of JR Shaw, Glenbow becomes the first major Canadian museum to offer free general admission permanently! The downtown Calgary building that houses Glenbow and its collection is currently
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Find Fishy Fun at Bow Habitat Station with the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
What does it take to raise over 1.5 million trout each year?! You can find out at the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery at Bow Habitat Station. Fish Feedings Fish feedings at the indoor pond are fun for all ages, from little ones to grandparents. Come with the family, enjoy a unique
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