Things to do in Calgary, Alberta

Unique Attractions in Calgary, Alberta

Alberta Ballet
Now in its 41st season, the Alberta Ballet remains a dynamic cultural institution. Among Alberta arts organizations, they are unique in mounting their full season in two cities, Calgary and Edmonton.

Butterfield Acres Children's Farm
Family attraction. Hands-on activities. Visit farm animals in their pens. Pony rides for children under 60 lbs. Tractor rides. Try milking. Off-site corporate petting zoos.

Calgary Tower
Year round, panoramic view of Calgary and the Canadian Rockies. Glass floor experience. Gift shop. Observation Terrace. Spousal programs.

Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden & Prehistoric Park
World-renowned zoological institution. Over 1,000 animals. Rare/endangered species. Botanical garden. Prehistoric Park. New Destination Africa, Canadian Wilds and Elephant Crossing exhibits. Electric scooters. Gift shops. Special events. Downtown/Light Rail Transit nearby.

Canada Olympic Park
XV Olympic Winter Games site. Tours. Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum. Summer chairlift. Public luge/bobsleigh/zipline rides. Mountain biking. Ski/snowboard. Mini-golf. Sunday brunch. Catering/meeting facilities. Food services. Gift shop.

Things to do in Calgary, Alberta
 

Calgary Stampede
North America's premier rodeo, western festival and attraction July 9-18, 2010.  Ten-day show. Year round, multi-purpose facility for agricultural, trade, entertainment, sports, meeting, banquet and special events.

Heritage Park Historical Village
Discover “How the West was Once” at Canada’s largest living history museum. Explore our year-round exhibit, Gasoline Alley Museum, and find out how the introduction of the automobile changed our culture. In the summer, step further back in time to our lively historical village. Meet friendly pioneers, ride our authentic steam train, enjoy the antique midway and immerse yourself in the old west.

BullBustin Inc.
Professional bull riding event set in a rock concert environment. World's top 40 bull riders. Canada's top bucking bulls. December 4-5th, 2009: Professional Bullriders (PBR) Canadian National Finals at the Pengrowth Saddledome. Bull riding events for conventions and corporate groups.

Calgary International Blues Festival
Four-day, annual outdoor festival at Pumphouse Park. August 5-8, 2010 Non-stop music. Late-night dance. Over 25 local and international bands with over 140 musicians. Tented beer garden. Food/crafts. Concessions. Over 10,000 attendees. Group rates.

HSBC Calgary Marathon
Canada's longest running marathon, 44th Annual HSBC Calgary Marathon, May 30, 2010. Five events: marathon, half marathon, 10 kilometre, 4 x 10 corporate challenge, kids marathon.

GlobalFest
Multi-cultural festival and international fireworks competition featuring pyro-musical presentations at Elliston Park August 20-28, 2010. Food pavillions. Shuttle service. One World Festival - multi-cultural pavillions. Global Film Festival. Cultural events at various city locations.
 

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