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Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park
Category: Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 1300 Zoo Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6
Since its beginnings in the early part of the 20th century, this zoo has been one of Calgary's favorite destinations. Located on St. George's Island in the Bow River, the zoo boasts natural habitats for its numerous animal residents, especially the African species. It also goes to great pains to protect and breed...
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Category: Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: Hwy 22, 8 mi south of Longview, Longview, AB T0L 1H0
For a first-hand view of ranching and its significance in Calgary's history, this complex is exemplary. Set on 360 acres at the base of the Rockies are 35 buildings that have been gathered to showcase the workings and heritage of an authentic ranch. You'll find barns, stables, outbuildings, horse-drawn wagons, and all...
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
Category: Museums - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: Hwy 838, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
When this badlands area was semi-tropical, dinosaurs roamed Alberta. Now, millions of years later, their fossilized remains are being unearthed, revealing extensive data about their existence and biology. This museum tracks the information and collects as much material and intellectual data as possible about the giant...
Category: Museums - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 130 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P3
This celebrated museum has received both critical and popular acclaim for its excellent displays. Dedicated to tracking western Canada's history and heritage, the Glenbow fills three stories with information on native peoples, European settlers and cultures from around the world. With realistic displays, life in...
Category: Attractions - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 5555 76th Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4L8
This local brewery has grown from a small enterprise to a slightly larger, and critically respected, enterprise. Begun in 1985 by a former lawyer, barley farmer and beer aficionado, the brewery now produces some of the best independently-crafted beer in North America. Batch-brewed ales are the specialty, and they've...
Category: Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 317 7th Ave SW, TD Square, Level 4, Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
Although the temperature may still be nippy outside, these gardens remain balmy and temperate year-round. It's almost impossible to believe they could exist on the upper floor of a shopping center, but they do, drawing lunchtime crowds and visitors who simply want to enjoy a bit of nature in the city. More than two...
Heritage Park Historical Village
Category: Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X3
Occupying more than 66 acres along the Glenmore Reservoir, this historical village recreates Calgary's pre-1914 existence. Scores of buildings capture the flavor of the past, as does a variety of authentic transportation, including steam engine, horse-drawn wagon, sternwheeler and streetcar. You'll also find carnival...
Category: Attractions - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 2000 Airport Rd NE, Calgary International Airport, Calgary, AB T2E 6W5
Space and aviation have always held a special allure for kids, who let their imaginations run wild with thoughts of the unknown. This center mediates the fantasy with an array of scientific exhibits about flight, technology and the future of air travel. Flight and motion simulators give kids a chance to man their own...
Category: Attractions - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
Although it's best known for hosting rodeo activities at Calgary's annual Stampede event, thoroughbred and harness racing takes place here much of the year, and facilities are available for trade shows and conventions throughout the year. Even if you don't make it for Stampede, you might want to walk around the...
Category: Attractions - Calgary Attractions & Activities
Address: 245033 Range Road 33, Calgary, AB T3Z 2E9
If you've finally decided to give in to the kids' begging for something fun to do, here's where you'll most certainly come. This amusement park, located 10 minutes west of town, will please the young ones for hours, as they scramble to reach the abundance of rides and entertainment. Among the attractions are roller...
