Top 10 Things To Do in Calgary
1. Prince’s Island Park
Located in the Bow River, Prince’s Island Park is known as one of the prettiest parks in Canada. You can bike, hike, fish and just admire this beautiful island. It is accessible by bridges on both sides which makes it the perfect spot.
2. Heritage Park Historical Village
Heritage Park Historical Village has so many cool features including a thundering steam engine, heritage buildings and homesteads. Known as Canada’s largest living history museum, you can also enjoy exhibits, rides, shops, restaurants and so much more!
3. Adventure Hunt Calgary
A fun and adventurous modern-day treasure hunt you can enter as many times as you want! You’ll be adventuring all over Calgary and the surrounding areas solving clues that will have you exploring the city, including spots you likely haven't explored before! It only costs $10 and every time you finish, you will get $5 to the Adventure Hunt Store and be entered to win a FREE TRIP TO PANAMA! You can enter on your own, with a date or with a group of friends. No matter how many people you are with, you will have a blast!
4. Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows is one of the greatest outdoor equestrian venues in the world. With many show jumping tournaments every year, you have got to stop in and see!
5. Calgary Zoo
Featuring 900 animals from all around the world including gorillas, hippos, grizzly bears, penguins, red pandas, tigers and even butterflies, this is a great zoo! You can pick and choose which exhibits you want to see or explore them all. No matter what, you will love it!
6. Calgary Tower
Towering 191 metres above downtown, Calgary Tower offers the best 360 views of the city and its beautiful surroundings. This is a great first stop as you can see everything.
7. The Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede features a rodeo, exhibition and festival every July! Known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and bringing in 1 million visitors per year, you know you have to come! You can also catch a parade, concerts and so much more!
8. Stephen Avenue Walk
Stephen Avenue Walk has it all. You can find live performances, festivals, shopping, restaurants, bars, boutiques and galleries, making it a great stop for everyone!
9. Scotiabank Saddledome
This beautiful indoor hockey arena is fun to see. Scotiabank Saddledome hosted the hockey and figure skating events in the 1988 Olympics making it a stop no matter what!
10. Devonian Gardens
The best word to describe Devonian Gardens is an oasis. This garden, settled on 3 acres, has waterfalls, trees and thousands of plants and since it is inside, it is always a good time to visit!
