Attractions and Entertainment in Calgary
Family Fun (All Ages)
Here are a few of Calgary's Attractions and Fun Spots to Check-Out while you're in town.
If you visit them, let me know what you thought. Think there's something missing that you really enjoyed during your trip? Let me know - I want to make sure it's added.
Happy Adventuring!
-Beth
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Great for families! There's a wonderful park there and they have cool activities that you can look into ahead of your arrival (such as the penguin walk) to ensure you're there to catch them.
In the winter check-out Zoo Lights. Its an evening event that's great for all ages. Even a great date activity.
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/
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Calgary Zoo
Great for families! There's a wonderful park there and they have cool activities that you can look into ahead of your arrival (such as the penguin walk) to ensure you're there to catch them.
In the winter check-out Zoo Lights. Its an evening event that's great for all ages. Even a great date activity.
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/
Great for families. They also have adult nights each month where children aren’t allowed and they serve alcohol.
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TELUS Spark
Great for families. They also have adult nights each month where children aren’t allowed and they serve alcohol.
Studio Bell is gorgeous inside and out. Take a walk through East Village and checkout the cool building. While you’re there checkout the new Central Library as well.
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEStudio Bell is gorgeous inside and out. Take a walk through East Village and checkout the cool building. While you’re there checkout the new Central Library as well.
Gorgeous new Central Library, located in Calgary 📚
Central Library is located at 800 3 Street SE, directly east of City Hall.
Public bike racks are located on all sides of the building, and bus routes stop on 3 Street SE and on 9 Avenue SE. The closest CTrain stop is City Hall, on both the Red and Blue lines.
There is parking in the City Hall parkade, paid parking lots on the east side of the Library, and paid street parking in the East Village.
The library is beautiful, functional and fun. Making it a great place to check-out while in Calgary.
Here are some of the awards the Central Library has received.
Architecture and Design
-Mayor's Urban Design Awards: The Mawson Urban Design Award
-Azure Magazine: Best Canadian Architecture of the Decade
-Popular Mechanics: 20 of the World's Most Stunning Libraries
-American Institute of Architects: Architecture Honour Award
-Consulting Engineers of Alberta 2020 Showcase Awards: -
Award of Excellence in Building Engineering – Institutional
Facility
-Time Magazine: 100 Greatest Places of 2019
-New York Times: 52 Places to Go in 2019
-New York Times: In a Year of Abrupt Transitions, a trip to Tahiti. And Calgary.
-New York Times: Two Canadian Stops on our 52 Places to Go List
Media Coverage
-Arch Daily: Calgary Central Library / Snøhetta
New York Times: Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions
-Library Journal: Calgary Rises
Check out their website to plan your visit, book a room & more: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/
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Central Library
800 3 St SEGorgeous new Central Library, located in Calgary 📚
Central Library is located at 800 3 Street SE, directly east of City Hall.
Public bike racks are located on all sides of the building, and bus routes stop on 3 Street SE and on 9 Avenue SE. The closest CTrain stop is City Hall, on both the Red and Blue lines.
There is parking in the City Hall parkade, paid parking lots on the east side of the Library, and paid street parking in the East Village.
The library is beautiful, functional and fun. Making it a great place to check-out while in Calgary.
Here are some of the awards the Central Library has received.
Architecture and Design
-Mayor's Urban Design Awards: The Mawson Urban Design Award
-Azure Magazine: Best Canadian Architecture of the Decade
-Popular Mechanics: 20 of the World's Most Stunning Libraries
-American Institute of Architects: Architecture Honour Award
-Consulting Engineers of Alberta 2020 Showcase Awards: -
Award of Excellence in Building Engineering – Institutional
Facility
-Time Magazine: 100 Greatest Places of 2019
-New York Times: 52 Places to Go in 2019
-New York Times: In a Year of Abrupt Transitions, a trip to Tahiti. And Calgary.
-New York Times: Two Canadian Stops on our 52 Places to Go List
Media Coverage
-Arch Daily: Calgary Central Library / Snøhetta
New York Times: Where Libraries are the Tourist Attractions
-Library Journal: Calgary Rises
Check out their website to plan your visit, book a room & more: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Short drive outside Calgary.
Riley Park
800 12 St NWSplash park just outside of downtown.
Great spot for families. Checking the boat ride in the summer and sleigh rides in the winter.
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Heritage park
Heritage ParkGreat spot for families. Checking the boat ride in the summer and sleigh rides in the winter.
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SESkating, skiing, zip lines, mini golf, biking, events, etc. They’ve got it all!
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSkating, skiing, zip lines, mini golf, biking, events, etc. They’ve got it all!
The Rec Room
1180-901 64 Ave NEAwesome spot to hangout and play games - great for all ages.
Shakers Fun Centre
9900 Venture Ave SEGreat spot for kids
Looking for fun that won't break the bank? This is your spot!
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Hexagon Board Game Cafe
1140 Kensington Rd NWLooking for fun that won't break the bank? This is your spot!