JULY 20-23, 2022
Things to do in Calgary and surrounding areas
There is much to explore in this fair city. Just start walking or biking or driving and you will discover something interesting. In case you need a little help getting started, here are some ideas.
Activities
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Calgary Zoo (9am-5pm)
210 St. George's Drive NE
adults (16-59) $29.95 + GST
Seniors (60+) $27.95 + GST
Child (3-15) $19.95 + GST
Under 3 FREE
Discounted rate for groups of 15+ is %20 off (must purchase at least 3 business days before visiting)
Paid parking lot on site or easy access by C-Train -
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Daily admission to Historical Village
Adult (16-64) $29.95
Child (3-6) $14.95
Youth (7-15) $19.95
Seniors (65+) $22.95
Discounted rate for groups of 15+ to pre-purchase call 403-268-8500 -
The Hanger Flight Museum (Tues-Sun 10am-4pm)
220 St Georges Dr. NE
Adult $14.29 + GST
Senior (65+) $10.48 + GST
Student $9.52 (12-17) + GST
Child $7.62 (3-11) + GST
Family $33.33 (includes 2 adults and 4 children) + GST
Free (2 and under) -
Studio Bell (Sat-Sun 10am-5pm)
850 4 St SE
Pay-what-you-can rate -
Calgary Tower (Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm & Sat-Sun 10am-9pm)
101 9 Ave SW
General (13-64) $18.00
Kids (4-12) $9.00
Seniors (65+) $16.00 -
Butterfield Acres (10am-4pm)
254077 Rocky Ridge Rd, T3R 1A6
Children (2-17) $14.99 + GST
Adults (18+) $16.99 + GST
Seniors (over 65) $15.99 + GST -
Calaway Park (10am-7pm)
245033 Range Rd 33, T3Z 2E9
2 & Under - Free
Regular (3-49) 49.95 + GST
Senior (50+) $39.00 + GST
After 2pm $31.95 + GST -
Calgary Farmyard (9:30am-4:30)
Pre-purchase online for $19.95
At gate $23.95
2 & under Free -
Downhill Karting
TBD -
Granary Road
3 & under Free
Adult/Child (3 & up) $15.95
Farmers Market is Free -
Telus Spark Science Centre
220 St. George's Drive NE
Adult (18-64) $26.00
Senior (65+) $24.00
Child (3-17) $19.00
Infant (0-2) Free -
Glenbow Museum (11am-8pm)
Satellite location at The Edison
Reserve Free Tickets Here -
The Royal Tyrell Museum (9am-9pm)
Adult (18-64) $21.00
Senior (65+) $14.00
Youth (7-17) $10
Children (6 & under) Free
Family (2 adults & their children 7-17, max group size 8) $50.00 -
Calgary Central Library (9am-8pm)
800 3 St SE
City Parks
- Nose Hill
- Bowness Park
- Riley Park
- Edworthy Park
- St. Patrick’s Island Park
- South Glenmore
- Sandy Beach Park
- Fish Creek Park
Restaurants
- Analog Coffee
- Alforno Bakery & Cafe
- Calgary Heritage Roasting Company
- Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar
- Lukes Drug Mart
- Phil & Sebastian
- Monogram
- Rosso Coffee Roasters
- Philosafy Coffee
- Sought and Found Coffee Roasters
- Higher Ground
- Sidewalk Citizen Baker
- The Brok’Kin Yolk
- Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
- OEB Breakfast Co.
- ZCREW Cafe
- Dairy Lane Cafe
- Brekkie
- Blue Star Diner
- The Beltliner
- Red’s Diner on 4th
- Ten Foot Henry
- Native Tongues
- Sidewalk Park
- Lulu Bar
- Gringo Street
- Pigeonhole
- Fonda Fora
- Blanco Cantina
- Charbar
- National on 17th
- Vendome
- Free House
- The Eden
- Lina’s
- Double Zero Pizza
- Famoso
- Uni Pizza + Wine
- The Dandy Brewing Company & Tasting Room
- The Establishment Brewing Company
- Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
- Last Best Brewing & Distilling
- Cabin Brewing Company
- Two Pillars Brewery
- Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Co.
- High Line Brewing
- Cold Garden
- Annex
- Village Ice Cream
- Made by Marcus
- Peter’s Drive Inn
- RE:GRUB
- Crave Cupcakes
- Ollia Macaroons
- Pie Junkie
- Pretty Sweet Bakeshop
Mountains and Hiking
Suggested: the AllTrails app
We recommend hiking in a group of 4+ and buying/renting bear spray.
Easy/Family Friendly walks & hikes
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Bragg Creek - about 40 min drive from Calgary
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Kananaskis - about 1 hr drive from Calgary to entrance of park
$15 day park pass
- Mount Lorette Ponds (1km, 30m elevation gain)
- Barrier Lake Trail
- Elbow Lake Loop (4 km, 185m elevation gain)
- Arethusa Cirque Route (4.5km, 378m elevation gain)
- Ptarmigan Cirque (3.5km, 258m elevation gain)
- Troll Falls (3.4km, 154m elevation gain)
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Canmore - about a 1 hr drive from Calgary
- Quarry Lake
- Grassi Lakes (3.4km, 178m elevation gain)
- Grotto Canyon (7.1km, 395m elevation gain)
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Banff - About 1 hr 30 min from Calgary, or 2 hr to Lake Louise
$10 day park pass
- Cascade Ponds
- Lake Minnewanka
- Two Jack Lake
- Johnson Lake
- Vermillion Lakes
- Johnston Canyon to Upper Falls (5.1km, 262m elevation gain)
- Spray Lakes
- Lake Moraine
- Lake Louise Lakefront Trail (4.5km, 108m elevation gain)
Moderate Intensity (A Bit Harder) Hikes
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Bragg Creek - about 40 min drive from Calgary
- Fullerton Loop Trail (6.9km, 239m elevation gain)
- Strange Brew (9.7 km, 374m elevation gain)
- Ranger Summit (8.9km, 386m elevation gain)
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Kananaskis - about 1 hr drive from Calgary to entrance of park
$15 day park pass
- Lillian Lake Via Galatea Lakes (11.9km, 588m elevation gain)
- Upper Kananaskis Lake Trail (15.4km, 466m elevation gain) - beautiful views and you can do just a portion
- Powderface Ridge Trail (11.6km, 779m elevation gain)
- Rawson Lake Trail (8.7km, 630m elevation gain)
- Prairie Mountain (6.6km, 665m elevation gain)
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Canmore - about a 1 hr drive from Calgary
- Ha Ling Trail (7.2km, 748m elevation gain)
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Banff - About 1 hr 30 min from Calgary, or 2 hr to Lake Louise
$10 day park pass
- Tunnel Mountain (4.5m, 267m elevation gain)
- Johnston Canyon to Ink Pots (11.7km, 608m elevation gain)
- Lake Agnes Trail (7.4km, 435m elevation gain)
- Plain of Six Glaciers (14.6km, 588m elevation gain)
- Little Beehive via Lake Agnes (9km, 535m elevation gain)
Check out the Calgary tourism website for more information.