🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Calgary Tower
- ✓Heritage Park
- ✓Calgary Zoo
- ✓Prince's Island Park
- ✓Calgary Stampede
- ✓Glenbow Museum
Also check attractions in other Canada cities:
Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is the economic center of Western Canada, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, and a cowboy town famous for the Calgary Stampede.
🌐Other Cities in Canada
Recommended Hotels in Calgary
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Fairmont Palliser
- ★Hotel Arts
- ★Marriott Calgary Downtown
- ★The Westin Calgary
- ★Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown
- ★Hyatt Regency Calgary
- ★Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
- ★Le Germain Hotel Calgary
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Charcut Roast House
$$$Alberta beef and locally sourced Canadian cuisine in modern atmosphere
•RIVER CAFÉ
$$$Canadian regional cuisine on Prince's Island Park with seasonal ingredients
•The Bison Restaurant
$$-$$$Modern Canadian cuisine featuring wild game and regional specialties
•Model Milk
$$-$$$Contemporary Canadian dishes in converted dairy building
•Calcutta Cricket Club
$$Creative Indian cuisine with craft cocktails
•Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
$Specialty coffee roaster with cafes throughout Calgary
Also check restaurants in other Canada cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Stephen Avenue Walkshopping_district
Historic pedestrian mall with shops, restaurants, and street performers
- •CORE Shopping Centreshopping_mall
Downtown shopping complex with Canadian and international brands
- •Kensington Villageneighborhood
Trendy neighborhood with independent boutiques, vintage shops, and cafes
- •Inglewoodneighborhood
Historic district with antique shops, galleries, and the Calgary Farmers Market
- •CrossIron Millsoutlet_mall
Large outlet mall north of Calgary with over 200 stores
💡 Travel Tips
- • Calgary Stampede in July requires booking accommodation 6+ months in advance
- • Weather can change dramatically - pack layers even in summer
- • Free CTrain zone in downtown makes getting around easy during business hours
- • Chinook winds can warm winter temperatures by 15-20°C in hours
- • Try Alberta beef and Caesar cocktail (invented in Calgary) - both local specialties
- • Rent a car for Rocky Mountain day trips - Banff is only 1.5 hours away
- • Downtown Calgary is very walkable with extensive Plus15 skywalk system
- • Parks Canada annual pass (CAD 72.25) pays for itself after 7 days if visiting Banff
- • Kananaskis Country offers mountain experience without Banff crowds
- • Book restaurant reservations ahead during Stampede and summer weekends
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
June to September (Calgary Stampede in July, warm weather), December to March (ski season)
💰Daily Budget
CAD 120-200/day (mid-range)/day
👥Popular With
Outdoor enthusiastsski loversfestival goers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days (or use as base for Banff/Rocky Mountains)
🌐Timezone
UTC-7 (MST)
💬Local Language
English
💱Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
📅Calgary 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Calgary City Highlights
🌅
Morning2h
🎭
Visit Calgary Tower for panoramic views of city and Rockies
💡 Book tickets online to skip the line. Best views in clear weather.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Explore Heritage Park Historical Village (living history museum)
💡 Wear comfortable walking shoes. Antique midway rides are included with admission.
🌙
Evening2h
🍜
Stroll along Stephen Avenue Walk and enjoy cowboy-themed dining
💡 Try Alberta beef at a local steakhouse. Stephen Avenue is pedestrian-only.
💡Tips
- •Book Calgary Stampede accommodation 6+ months in advance if visiting in July
- •Downtown Calgary is walkable, but rent a car for Rocky Mountain day trips
- •Weather can change quickly—pack layers even in summer
- •Try Caesar cocktail and Alberta beef—both are Calgary specialties
- •Free CTrain zone in downtown makes getting around easy