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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Calgary [2025]
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Calgary Tower
4.2
/5
118 reviews
7.8
From €15.68
Based on 3,440 reviews
Calgary Chinatown | 367m from downtown
Phone +1 403-266-7171
Address: 101 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1J9, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
City & Rockies panoramic view
Panoramic view of Bow River & Rockies
48% positive reviews
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great spot to visit for amazing views of calgary. the glass floor add a fun thrill and the city looks beautiful at sunset. recommended to visit
I loved watching the parade during Stampede from the Calgary tower side.
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Heritage Park
4.2
/5
49 reviews
6.4
From €20.66
Based on 3,230 reviews
Southwest Calgary | 7.6 km from downtown
Phone +1 403-268-8500
Address: 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2V 2X3, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Western frontier town experience
Antique steam train park tour
51% positive reviews
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A fun, festive, and educational experience foreveryone. The Park has an assortment ofactivities, rides, food, civic museums, and heritage architecture emphasizing the cultural significance of early Prairie settlement/life.It's like taking a step back in time, and it's worthevery dollar. 11/10 do recommend.
The Folk Park Historical Village is a place with a very elegant environment. This folk park is a replica of Calgary's history. The historical village has a strong charm and design. Here you can experience the strong foreign-style architecture and food.
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Prince's Island Park
4.4
/5
64 reviews
5.4
Based on 1,428 reviews
Bow river Riverfront | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +1 403-268-2489
Address: 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5N4, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Park located in downtown Calgary
Canoeing, ice skating & picnics
50% positive reviews
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Calgary is a very beautiful city. This is a city park. Prince Island Park has rich natural scenery. The park is full of various green and delicious plants and flowers. It is quite comfortable in the evening. The whole area is also very good.
Prince Island Park is a free park in the city center where you can experience a good urban environment. The park has a large building area and you can see many plants and small animals. There are still many tourists in the summer.
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Peace Bridge
4.2
/5
15 reviews
5.0
Based on 530 reviews
Bow river Riverfront | 1.8 km from downtown
Phone +1 403-268-2489
Address: Calgary, AB T2P 7N2, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Calgary's iconic architectural sights
Calgary's iconic Peace Bridge
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It looks like a tunnel bridge, and it is also a transportation hub for passing through the other side of the river. The color of this bridge is very eye-catching, with red intersecting structures. Vehicles cannot pass through, but people and bicycles can pass freely. There are lights at night, and Fengjia feels magnificent.
[Scenery] Very beautiful
It looks like a bridge in a tunnel, and is also a transportation hub for passing through the other side of the river. The color of this bridge is very eye-catching, with red intersecting structures. Vehicles cannot pass through it, but people and bicycles can pass freely. At night, there are lights on, giving Fengjia a magnificent feeling.
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
4.0
/5
43 reviews
4.9
From €26.92
Based on 4,572 reviews
Northwest Calgary | 2.4 km from downtown
Phone +1 403-232-9300
Address: 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Calgary
Highlights:
Top 10 North American Zoos
Rich spring & summer events
35% positive reviews
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it's a nice place to visit not only for kids but for adults who love animals as well. i went here alone, and it was nice to have a walk and see the animals at the same time. sadly,the pandas are gone, but i got to see them before they're gone.
The Calgary Zoo is quite fun. This zoo has many American animal resources. The whole zoo is also very beautiful. The design of each area is relatively reasonable. The number of animals in the zoo is also quite rich. You can have a good visit here.
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Stephen Avenue Walk
4.1
/5
12 reviews
4.7
Based on 702 reviews
Downtown Calgary | 849m from downtown
Phone +1 403-215-1570
Address: 340 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1C1, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Located in downtown Calgary's vibrant area
Brand & unique shops galore
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Stephen Street is located in downtown Calgary, not far from Chinatown. It is an east-west avenue about one kilometer long, lined with shops, bars, and restaurants. Police officers patrol the streets from time to time, either on foot or on bicycles.
A pedestrian street in the city center. It is quite bleak in winter. There are no restaurants placing tables and chairs outside. It is estimated that it will be very lively in summer. It seems that people in Canada are also hibernating in winter.
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Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
4.3
/5
17 reviews
4.6
Based on 39 reviews
Calgary Chinatown | 839m from downtown
Phone +1 403 262 5071
Address: 197 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4M4, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Regular multi-level art & culture exhibitions
Regular diverse art & culture exhibitions
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The facilities of the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre are very Chinese in style. The cylindrical shape of the scenery is very conspicuous in the core location of the city. This cultural centre also has many resources. It is very good to experience the unique features here. There are also many cultural projects.
The Chinese Cultural Center is quite distinctive. There are many Chinese buildings and the cultural center has very unique customs. There are also many cultural designs here. The Chinese style here is very unique. It is also a good place to taste Chinese food.
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Canada Olympic Park
4.4
/5
34 reviews
4.3
Based on 537 reviews
Southwest Calgary | 11.7 km from downtown
Phone +1 403-247-5452
Address: 88 Canada Olympic Rd S W, Calgary, AB T3B 5R5, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Ski Resorts in Calgary
Highlights:
World-famous hot springs & relaxation
Indoor pool, hockey & golf
27% positive reviews
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This is the venue for some of the events of the 15th Winter Olympic Games in 1988, and it is still a good ice and snow sanctuary. It retained the national flag of the countries participating in the conference at that time, so the flag of the former Soviet Union can still be seen flying in the wind.
This is a relatively exciting sports center. The Victory Sports Center is quite fun. There are many sports worth playing. The scale of this stadium is also very grand. There are many landscapes to visit and many fun projects to experience.
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9
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Inglewood Bird Sanctuary & Nature Centre
4.8
/5
11 reviews
4.0
Based on 236 reviews
Southeast Calgary | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T4, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Calgary
Highlights:
Ideal for outdoor walks & hikes
Boardwalk birdwatching & nature exploration
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The bird sanctuary is quite large. It is also a famous sanctuary in Calgary. Basically, everyone likes the horizontal natural structure. You won’t see any shops here. You need to prepare relevant food and water. Most of the birds are wild species, and they are very cute.
I was a little skeptical at first that I would see many birds here since it is so close to the city. But I was pleasantly surprised! We saw so many birds and other wildlife here. Bring your camera and take a quiet hike, listen to the lovely birdsong, and see some unique birds here. The view of the Bow River is also beautiful.
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