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.

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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