Fish Creek Provincial Park, located on the southern edge of Calgary, is one of the largest North American parks. Its length is abo …
Waterton Lakes Park is a national park of Canada located in the southwest of the Canadian province of Alberta on the border with t …
Knows Hill Park is Canada’s largest urban park. The origin of its name is unknown, but there is a fairly popular legend that says …
Popular among professional athletes and outdoor enthusiasts as a great place for training, the Canadian Olympic Park is another ob …
Calgary Stampid is a real highlight of the city, a mandatory point of the program of visiting the city in the summer. Every year C …
Centennial Park is one of the largest in the country. It received its name in 1975 in honor of the city anniversary. Canadian Cent …
The historic village in Local History Park is one of the most sought-after attractions of the city of Calgary in the Canadian prov …
Despite the relatively short history of independent Canada, every citizen of this young country has a special pride in remembering …
Devonian Gardens is one of Calgary’s most interesting attractions. This botanical garden became a gift to the city from the Devoni …
Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. Its length is about 19 kilometers. Fish Creek, w …
Confederation Park is a popular Canadian golf club located in northwestern Calgary. This course is perfect for both experienced at …
Confederation Park is a popular urban park located in the northwest of Calgary and covers an area of 400 acres (about 1.6 square k …
McHugh Bluff Park is located on the northern side of the Canadian Bow River. The park is quite far from the city center on a steep …
Calgary Sandy Beach Park is located in the southwestern part of Calgary in the river valley. Calgary Sandy Beach Park differs f …
The Battalion Park, located on a small hill, is a very unusual place. Its main attraction is a set of geoglyphs lined with stones …
Edworthy Park lies in a picturesque valley on the banks of the Bow River, in the southwestern part of Calgary. This is an amazing …
Millennium Park, which appeared in Calgary in 2000, is the largest skate park in America. It is available to visitors around the c …
William Schwitzer Provincial Park is located on both sides of the Bighorn Highway at the foot of the Canadian Rockies Mountains. T …
Tomkins Park was opened in 1915 on lands donated by Henry and Eleanor Tomkins and stretches along 17 Avenue, the city’s most popul …
The museum is part of the historic village of Heritage Park. On the 1st floor of the museum there are many retro cars, you can …
Race City Park is one of the sports facilities of Calgary. This is a stadium designed for auto and motorcycle racing and has sever …
Calgary is a dynamic city at the foot of the Canadian Rockies, where modern urbanism coexists with piercing natural beauty. The city is known for its pastoral history and the annual Stampid Festival, as well as its role as hostess of the 1988 Winter Olympics. The atmosphere of Calgary combines the business rhythm of the center, cozy neighborhoods and spacious green areas, which makes it attractive for both short visits and long discoveries.
Among the man-made attractions of Calgary are the Calgary Tower with panoramic views of the city and mountains, the Olympic Square and the facilities of the Olympic Park, where sports events and training are still held. The historic village of Heritage Park and the Gasoline Alley Museum are transported to past eras, and the University of Calgary, McMahon and Futhills Stadiums, as well as various parks and sports complexes show the modern face of the city. You can not miss the famous Calgary Stampid - a bright event with a rodeo and folk festivals.
The natural gems around and inside the city are impressive for their diversity: the Fish Creek Provincial Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America, Knows Hill Park with open views, the picturesque banks of the Bow and Elbow River, Princes Island Park and the cozy beaches of Sandy Beach. Waterton Lakes National Park, Creek Canyon Ice Cave and mountains such as Mount John Laurie are located in the vicinity, and numerous lakes and green valleys invite you to walks, picnics and photo shoots in nature.
On the site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, quickly find short descriptions and photos, and build a convenient route for one or more days. The map helps visually correlate points of interest, lay pedestrian or car routes and estimate the time of movement between objects. Planning in a couple of clicks will make your acquaintance with the city more thoughtful and rich.
You can explore Calgary on your own, following a pre-designed route and stopping in your favorite places, or choose excursions from local guides that add context and live stories. Guides discover little-known corners, explain historical and natural features, as well as suggest the optimal routes and safety when hiking outside the city. Regardless of the format, walks bring new experiences and insights into the spirit of Calgary.
Come to Calgary to feel the contrast of the city and wildlife, walk along the central streets and secluded trails, see the peaks of the rocky mountains and cozy park corners. Discover the sights, make your itinerary and let the city surprise – let each walk be a source of inspiration and new discoveries.
