Complete Guide to Calgary Attractions

Complete Guide to Calgary Attractions ❤️For Banff guides, please scroll back❤️ Calgary is located in southern Alberta, on the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and is the largest city in the province. Whether you love history and culture, enjoy nature adventures, or prefer modern urban vibes, Calgary always has something for you. 🫶Calgary Stampede (Calgary Stampede): Usually starts on the first weekend of July and lasts about 10 days. Outdoor performances and carnival events: rodeos, parades, exhibitions, games, shopping, concerts, agricultural fun, chuckwagon races, etc. 🎪🤠 🫶Heritage Park Historical Village: One of Canada’s largest historical villages. Learn about Indigenous cultures and early Western life. 🏡🌾 🫶Wonderland Sculpture: Located in the city center, created by renowned Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa. The sculpture symbolizes the youth and dreams of Albertans. The openings on both sides of the neck allow entry to explore different angles inside the head, which is vivid and interesting. 🗿✨ 🫶Calgary Tower: The rotating restaurant at the top offers 360° views of the city, the Rocky Mountains, vast prairies, and serene lakes… 🌆🏔️ 🫶The Calgary Zoo: Get up close and personal with over 1,000 animal species from around the world. It’s a paradise for kids! 🦁🐯🐼 🫶Prince's Island Park: If you want to relax, this is definitely a great place for cycling, hiking, or fishing. 🚴‍♂️🎣 🫶Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre: Discover Canada’s musical story. 🎶🎹 🫶The Military Museums: Canada’s second-largest military museum, telling the history of the country’s three armed forces. 🎖️💂 🫶Gasoline Alley Museum: A museum showcasing industrial design, with thousands of car-related souvenirs, mostly from before World War II. It tells the social changes brought about by the introduction and popularization of automobiles through stories. 🚗🏭 🫶Stephen Avenue Walk: It’s a hub of shopping malls, restaurants, bars, cafes, boutiques, and galleries. Enjoy eating, drinking, playing, and shopping here! 🛍️🍽️ 🫶Calgary Farmers' Market: Farmers, artisans, and vendors sell fresh fruits and vegetables, organic food, handcrafted bread, cheese, and handicrafts. Experience local customs, taste local cuisine, and buy handiworks. 🥬🧀 🫶Bow River: The rapid Bow River is adjacent to beautiful trails and bike lanes. Take a walk or ride a bike by the water to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Bow River. 🌊🚲 🫶Spruce Meadows: One of the world-class equestrian venues, with delicious food, beautiful scenery, entertainment facilities, and wild animals… 🐎🦌 If you have enough time, besides Banff, you can also visit Canmore It’s very pleasant to walk around there. 😌 #Calgary #Canada