Calgary · CALGARY ATTRACTIONS & WESTERN HERITAGE
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Calgary earned its hat honestly. This list ranks the best of the city's attractions and western heritage: Heritage Park, the Stampede story, Gasoline Alley and the museums, with admission details, how long each takes, and which the kids will remember.
Step into Calgary’s living-history playground at Heritage Park. Ride steam, explore Gasoline Alley autos, and learn from First Nations elders.
“It was a beautiful day ! The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable!”
A 3.5-hour bus loop around Calgary’s neighborhoods and skyline, plus Gasoline Alley Museum and Olympic Park stops.
“It was a very nice mix of places to visit in a 3 hour timeframe. It also provided a broad overview of the size of Calgary as a city, with diverse neighborhoods and unique characteristics of each quarter of the city. It was much better than I expected it to be. Well worth the price.”
Enjoy Calgary’s Heritage Park with Gasoline Alley Museum and, seasonally, the Historical Village with train and paddlewheel rides.
“So much to do, even for seniors. We rode the train, paddleboat, went to the amusement park and rode the Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, and the horse drawn wagon, and toured the antique railway cars. Capped it off with a delicious dinner at the signature restaurant. September was the perfect time to visit - glorious weather and small crowds. Kids were having a blast, and there was even a wedding on the grounds that day.”
Studio Bell in Calgary lets you play, mix and sing across five floors of Canadian music exhibits, plus rare-instrument demos.
“It opened my eyes to all the Canadian influence on music. I knew about some of the names like Celine Dion and Gordon Lightfoot , but other names were new to me. When I got home, I explored some of these people's music on spotify”
Calgary’s Gasoline Alley Museum packs restored classic cars, rare antique gas pumps, and petroleum signage into a fun $10 one-day visit.
“Extrodinary collection of gasoline pumps. Some of the rarest cars and truck’s beautifully displayed. The volunteers were very knowledgeable.”
Catch a Calgary Flames NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome with a digital ticket, assigned seat, and a full 150-minute hockey night for $39.
Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum ticket for $10. Interactive exhibits, storytelling, and a cool video room in about an hour.
“We took our grandkids and they had a great time with the interactive activities. The volunteers were so friendly and shared so much information about the history of Stampede. We'll be back for sure! Mary Anne Ostapovitch”
