Calgary Attractions

It is in the uncommon energy and its unique combination of adventure, spirit and western hospitality that makes Calgary and beyond the destination to visit. In Calgary and beyond one will find a wealth of cultural attractions, festivals, parks and pathways, live performances, spa experiences and sights to see. Wide-open blue skies, sunshine and moderate climate beckons outdoor enthusiasts with four-season adventure. Experience the majesty of the Canadian Rockies, including Banff National Park. In summer, walk along nature trails, hike into the backcountry, mountain bike, horse-back ride, climb peaks, canoe or raft, golf and so much more. In winter, participate in canyon ice walks, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride, dog sled, skate, ski, snowboard, snowmobile or just relax.

Aero Space Museum of Calgary
4629 McCall Way N.E.
Calgary AB T2E 8A5 CAN Phone: (403) 250-3752
Aero Space Museum of Calgary is at 4629 McCall Way N.E. In a former Royal Air Force drill hall, the museum contains exhibits about western Canada's aviation history. Aircraft displayed include an F86 Sabre jet, a Bell 476 helicopter and one of the few remaining World War I Sopwith Triplanes. Also featured are piston and jet aircraft engines, aviation artwork and a Martin Baker ejection seat.

The Calgary Stampede
555 Saddledome Rise S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 2W1 CAN
Come experience the western hospitality of the Calgary Stampede. World-famous Chuckwagon Races, free entertainment, midway rides, agriculture displays, a real Indian Village & unrivaled western art all nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mtns.

Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park
1300 Zoo Rd. N.E.
Calgary AB T2E 7V6 CAN
Phone: (403) 232-9300
(800) 588-9993
Enjoy this trip around the natural world with over 900 animals in natural immersion habitat! Stroll through 6 acres of spectacular Botanical Gardens and take a step back in time in our Prehistoric Park. Discover Life on Earth at the Calgary Zoo!

Calgary Tower
101 9th Ave. S.W.
Calgary AB T2P 1J9 CAN Phone: (403) 266-7171
Calgary Tower is in Tower Centre at 101 9th Ave. S.W. at Centre St. S. The tower rises 191 metres (626 ft.) above the city. An observation deck and revolving restaurant provide a panorama of the city and the nearby Rocky Mountains. The observation deck features a glass floor and glass walls, which create in visitors the sensation of floating high above the city. A torch atop the tower burned nonstop during the 1988 Olympic Games; it is illuminated on special occasions.

Casino Calgary
1420 Meridian Rd. N.E.
Calgary AB T2A 2N9 CAN Phone: (403) 248-9467
Casino Calgary is at 1420 Meridian Rd. N.E.

Devonian Gardens
317 7th Ave. S.W.
Calgary AB T2P 2Y9 CAN Phone: (403) 221-3941
Devonian Gardens is on the 4th level of Toronto Dominion Square, 317 7th Ave. S.W. These 1-hectare (2.5-acre) glassed-in, indoor gardens contain 15,700 subtropical trees, plants, fish and turtles as well as waterfalls, fountains and a reflecting pool. Monthly exhibits display works by local artists. A 100-seat amphitheater occasionally hosts shows at noon.

Family of Man
515 Macleod Tr. S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 2L9 CAN
Family of Man is outside the Calgary Board of Education Building at 515 Macleod Tr. S.E. This grouping of sculpted metal figures stands 6.5 metres (21 ft.) tall. Originally commissioned as part of Great Britain's exhibit for Expo 67, the statues were created by Mario Armengol. Nude and lacking a discernible race, the figures extend their arms and hands in gestures of goodwill and friendship.

Firefighters Museum
4124 11th St. S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 3H2 CAN Phone: (403) 246-3322
Firefighters Museum is at 4124 11th St. S.E., n. of 42nd Ave. between Ogden Rd. and Blackfoot Tr. Photographs, artifacts, uniforms and equipment depict the history of the city's firefighters. A collection of 1890-1974 restored fire engines and other equipment also is featured.

Fort Calgary
750 9th Ave. S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 5E1 CAN Phone: (403) 290-1875
Fort Calgary is at 750 9th Ave. S.E. The 16-hectare (40-acre) riverside park contains a reconstruction of an 1875 North West Mounted Police fort and its 1888 barracks and the Deane House Historic Site, the last remaining building from the site's days as a garrison. Interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, hands-on activities and audiovisual presentations tell the story of the site, the settlement and the people of Calgary 1875-present.

Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Calgary AB T2V 2X3 CAN Phone: (403) 268-8500
Heritage Park Historical Village is 2.5 km (1.5 mi.) w. off Queen Elizabeth II Hwy. to 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. The re-created pre-1914 village is on 27 hectares (66 acres). The village reflects the fur trade of the 1860s, the pre-railway settlements of the 1880s and businesses and residences 1900-14. Among the park's more than 150 exhibits are a general store, an antique midway, pioneer farm machinery and a Hudson's Bay Co. trading post. Most of the buildings are originals that have been moved to the park. An antique steam train circles the park, and a 200-passenger stern-wheeler cruises Glenmore Reservoir.

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2425 9th Ave. S.E.
Calgary AB T2G 4T4 CAN Phone: (403) 268-2489
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is at 2425 9th Ave. S.E. on the Bow River. Self-guiding trails wind throughout the forest, where some 280 species of birds and various mammals have been sighted. Natural history programs and guided nature walks also are offered.

The Naval Museum of Alberta
1820 24th St. S.W.
Calgary AB T2T 0G6 CAN Phone: (403) 242-0002
The Naval Museum of Alberta is at 1820 24th St. S.W. Exhibits present the history of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, which existed 1910-68, together with Canada's Merchant Marine. A display commemorates Canadians who served in World Wars I and II and the Korean War. Housed in the building are the only three fighter aircraft flown by the Canadian Navy.

TELUS World of Science Calgary
701 11th St. S.W.
Calgary AB T2P 2M5 CAN Phone: (403) 268-8300
TELUS World of Science Calgary is at 11th St. and 7th Ave. S.W. Science is at the core of hands-on exhibits, demonstrations and live theater. The center presents multimedia productions and large-format films in the Discovery Dome.