Calgary
Alberta Ballet
Alberta Ballet is Canada’s third largest dance company. Highly talented dancers from around the world and internationally renowned choreographers create exciting new works in collaboration with award-winning designers and composers.
Calgary Opera
Calgary Opera is the only professional opera company serving southern Alberta. Presenting three mainstage productions each season at the 2,400- seat Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Calgary Tower
With a glass floor, visitors can feel like they are suspended in mid-air! During the 1988 Winter Olympics, the torch that burned on the top of the tower made it the world’s largest Olympic torch! The tower is more than 190 meters tall and includes the observation deck as well as the Panorama Dining Room, a gift shop, and the Tourism Calgary Visitor Information Centre.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Calgary Zoo, Botanical Gardens & Prehistoric Park
Canada’s second-largest zoo is right here in Calgary, and is home to more than 1,000 animals in exhibits that mimic their natural habitats. Don’t miss out on Prehistoric Park, where you’ll see what Western Canada would have looked like when Dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Minimum Time Required: 3 hours
Canada Olympic Park
Constructed for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, and used today by athletes and the general public. Group tours include a visit up the 90m Ski Jump Tower, the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Ice House, the world’s only indoor start house for luge, bobsleigh and skeleton. The Skyline at the Park, is one of North America’s fastest ziplines. COP also offers an Audio Tour available in five languages. Special Events, retail and rental shops, food court, restaurant/lounge and visitor information available on site.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours
Devonian Gardens
See one of the world’s largest indoor gardens, located in Downtown Calgary. With floral displays changing about 18 times a year, you’re bound to see something new each time you visit. Groups will enjoy a relaxing walk through the gardens after a busy day.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Epcot Centre
Showcasing a variety of cultural and entertainment productions, the EPCOT CENTRE is the third largest performing arts centre in Canada. Located in close proximity to other major attractions. Home to five diverse performing spaces and 5 resident companies, including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.\
Fort Calgary
Located on the site of an original Northwest Mounted Police fort, Fort Calgary preserves and interprets Calgary’s history between 1875 and the 1940’s. Features of the 40-acre riverside park include the 1888 Barracks, reconstructed 1875 Fort and the Deane House Historic Site. Interactive exhibits, costumed interpreters, guided tours and restaurant on-site.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours
Glenbow Museum
History comes alive at Western Canada’s largest museum through the stories, events and the diverse people who shaped the region from its native peoples to the first European settlers.
Minimum Time Required: 3 hours
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
More than 250 species of birds and 300 species of plants call this 32-hectare wildlife reserve home. Groups can stroll the level walking trails or enjoy Naturalist-lead programs, including private birding expeditions and educational programs for youth.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours
The Military Museums
One the largest in North America, Calgary’s Military Museums feature high-tech displays, galleries and special exhibits dedicated to Canada’s military.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hour
Stampede Park
Home of the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’, the Calgary Stampede. The park itself is open yearround. Other attractions in the Park include the Casino, Pengrowth Saddledome, the Corral, the Big Four, Round-Up Centre, and the Agricultural Pavilion.
Stoney Nakoda Resort
With a Casino featuring 300 of the newest Slots, Private Poker Room, 16 Table Games, Conference Facilities, Sports Lounge, Full Service Buffet Room, and Family Dining Room.
TELUS World of Science Calgary
Explore the wonderful world of science! The Creative Kids Museum is a hands-on children’s museum dedicated to the arts.The Discovery Dome Theatre features the first multi-media theatre in North America, featuring computer graphics, motion picture images, a 12 speaker sound system and slides that fill an entire dome!
Minimum Time Required: 2-3 hours
