Tower
Cost: C$14; seniors C$12; 13-17s C$10; 4-12s C$6; under 3s free
Head to the Calgary Tower for breathtaking city and mountain views on its 360° Observation Deck, complete with glass floors, multimedia kiosks and high-powered binoculars. Opened in 1968, the tower is one of Calgary's most famous landmarks.... Continue reading
Zoo
Cost: C$16-C$18; concessions C$14-C$16; children free-C$10
Set on an island in the Bow River, Calgary Zoo houses everything from big cats to meerkats. The vast Prehistoric Park shows what western Canada would have looked like with replica dinosaurs hiding in amongst recreated ancient plant life and rock fo... Continue reading
Devonian Gardens
Cost: Not Specified
One of the world's largest indoor parks, Calgary's Devonian Gardens contains over 20,000 plants and is a pleasant escape come rain or shine. It also stages music concerts and special performances. NB:The park is currently closed until mid-2011.... Continue reading
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Cost: Not Specified
The six-level EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts anchors the Olympic Plaza Cultural District in the heart of downtown. It holds six major theatres and plays host to musical arts, theatre productions and dance performances.... Continue reading
Fort Historic Park
Cost: C$11; concessions C$10; 7-17s C$7; 3-6s C$5; under 2s free
Established in 1875, Fort Calgary forced whiskey traders from the area and was the first permanent settlement on the site of modern-day Calgary. See how the legendary mounties used to live and tour the reconstructed fort.
Visitors can see the old ... Continue reading
Glenbow Museum
Cost: C$14; concessions C$9-C$10; children free-C$9
Glenbow Museum in downtown Calgary's Cultural District chronicles the history of western Canada with three floors of informative exhibits and well-displayed artefacts. Especially intriguing is Niitsitapiisini: Our Way of Life, a gallery depicting t... Continue reading
Heritage Park Historical Village
Cost: C$19; concessions C$15; 3-17s C$14
The sprawling outdoor Heritage Park Historical Village, south-west of downtown Calgary, is a recreation of an early 20th-century Canadian pioneer village where costumed actors explain what life used to be like. Kids love the authentic blacksmith's ... Continue reading
TELUS World of Science
Cost: C$19.75; seniors & 13-17s C$16.75; 3-12s C$12.25; under 3s free
Step inside Calgary's TELUS World of Science to build a bridge, become a human sundial, make music or experiment with your own reflection. With interactive areas, films, shows and live demos, the science-heavy world we live in suddenly makes sense.... Continue reading