Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Prince's Island Park
Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events.
FREE
Calgary Tower
Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant.
C$23.0
/ Adult
Scotsman's Hill
This lookout point offers striking vistas of skyscrapers & landmarks in downtown Calgary.
FREE
Devonian Gardens
Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area.
FREE
Central Library
FREE
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting.
C$24.5
/ Adult
Olympic Plaza
1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating.
FREE
Crescent Heights Lookout Point.
FREE
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Glenbow
Art & area history museum with a permanent collection & archives, plus visiting exhibits & events.
FREE
Arts Commons
Multi-theatre venue showcasing eclectic music, plays & dance, plus film, comedy & visual art.
C$27.0
/ Adult
Jack Singer Concert Hall
FREE
Stampede Park
FREE
Central Memorial Park
Relaxed city park featuring landscaped gardens, war-memorial statues, a fountain & a library.
FREE
Vertigo Theatre
Elegant venue at the base of Calgary Tower serving as home base for a nonprofit theatre company.
C$88.0
/ Adult
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
Wooden fort, built in 1875 by the North West Mounted Police, with history displays & offering tours.
C$15.0
/ Adult
Cowboys Park
Skateboarding & BMX on an outdoor circuit, plus beach volleyball, food trucks & regular live music.
FREE
Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park
Hillside park featuring skyline views, hiking trails & a large off-leash area for dogs.
FREE
Yuk Yuk's Calgary
FREE
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site
Historic 19th-century mansion & museum with tours, public gardens, a restaurant & a gift shop.
C$8.5
/ Adult
MNP Community & Sport Centre
C$25.5
/ Adult
Nose Hill Park View Point
FREE
The GRAND
Century-old performance space hosting live theatre, dance & music from Canada & around the world.
FREE
The Pumphouse Theatre
Veteran performing-arts hub staging big musicals & original plays in a landmark waterworks facility.
FREE
ENMAX Park
Grassy greenway along the Elbow River, featuring paved paths for walking, cycling & running.
FREE
Cowboys Casino
Cocktails, steaks & live entertainment at a long-standing gaming hall with a cowboy theme.
C$55.0
/ Adult
Elbow River Casino
FREE
Lunchbox Theatre
Cozy theatre specializing in original one-act plays & musicals, often performed at lunchtime.
C$25.0
/ Adult
Comedy Cave
This no-frills venue for stand-up comedy shows offers casual American meals, TVs & a full bar.
C$17.11
/ Adult
Calgary Opera
C$20.0
/ Adult
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
Expansive cultural facility with art classes, a museum & an auditorium for community events.
FREE
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