List of tourist attractions in Calgary explained

See also: List of tallest buildings in Calgary.

This is a list of tourist attractions in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The city of Calgary has over one million inhabitants. Tourism is an important part of the local economy, contributing $2.1 billion dollars in 2019.[1]

Downtown

AttractionAddressTypeRemarksImage
205 8 Avenue S.E
51.0453°N -114.0603°W
Arts venue
Burns Building237 8 Ave SE
51.0458°N -114.0586°W
Building Historic site built by Pat Burns in 1913
Calgary Telus Convention Centre120 9 Ave SE
51.0453°N -114.0608°W
Calgary Tower101 9 Ave SW
51.0444°N -114.0635°W
Observation tower
Chinese Cultural Centre197 1 St SW
51.0517°N -114.0656°W
Community center for the Community of Chinatown
City Hall800 Macleod Trail SE
51.045°N -114.0572°W
Building National Historic Site
CORE Shopping Centre324 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Z2BuildingDominant shopping complex located in the downtown core of Calgary
409 8 Ave SW
51.046°N -114.0732°W
Botanical garden with seasonal exhibitions
100 3 Ave SE
51.0506°N -114.0621°W
Asian-themed mall
133 9 Ave SW
51.0444°N -114.0653°W
750 9 Ave SE
51.0451°N -114.0458°W
National Historic Site
130 9 Ave SE
51.0447°N -114.0608°W
Western Canada's largest museum
800 11 St SW
51.0461°N -114.0917°W
National Music Centre134 11 Ave SE
51.0425°N -114.0608°W
Over 2,000 rare instruments and artifacts along with the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame collections
Olympic Plaza801 Macleod Trail SE
51.0458°N -114.0586°W
Named for the 1988 Winter Olympics, site of open-air festivals
Peace Bridge51.0539°N -114.0788°WBridge One of the most photographed sites in Calgary
Skywalk network
100 2 St SW
51.055°N -114.0675°W
Hosts open-air festivals
8 Ave SW
51.0456°N -114.0656°W
Heritage buildings
The Bow124 7th Ave SE
51.0478°N -114.0622°W
Second-tallest building in Calgary
West Eau Claire ParkBow River Pathway

Northwest

AttractionAddressTypeclass=unsortableRemarksclass=unsortableImage
Confederation Park24 Ave & 14 St NW
51.0767°N -114.0844°W
Site of Lions Club Christmas Light Display
Foothills Stadium2825 24 Ave NW
51.0734°N -114.1206°W
KensingtonKensington Rd NW
51.0525°N -114.0947°W
Business Revitalisation Zone, shopping and restaurants, heritage buildings
Market Mall3625 Shaganappi Trail NW
51.0847°N -114.1561°W
One of the largest malls (by area) in Calgary
Parkdale Boulevard
51.0589°N -114.1386°W
Public artParkdale Plaza
1817 Crowchild Trail NW
51.0703°N -114.1214°W
Canadian football stadium, home of the Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
1817 Crowchild Trail NW
51.0972°N -114.2156°W
Most popular Calgary park for outdoor wedding. River observation point.
Nose Hill Park14 St, Shaganappi Trail, John Laurie Blvd NW
51.1167°N -121°W
One of the largest municipal parks in Canada
Olympic Oval111 University Gate NW
51.0769°N -114.1356°W
Speed skating oval, home of the Calgary Inferno CWHL hockey team
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium1415 14 Ave NW
51.0625°N -114.0931°W
University of Calgary2500 University Dr NW
51.0775°N -114.1331°W

Northeast

AddressTypeRemarksImage
Baitun Nur4353 54 Avenue NE
51.1017°N -113.972°W
MosqueLargest mosque in Canada
The Hangar Flight Museum4629 McCall Way NE
51.0942°N -114.0131°W
YYC Calgary International Airport2000 Airport Rd NE
51.1139°N -114.0203°W
Marlborough Mall433 Marlborough Way NE
51.0547°N -113.9783°W
Opened in 1972
Sunridge Mall2525 36 St NE
51.0744°N -113.9858°W
Opened in 1981
220 St. George's Drive NE
51.0478°N -114.0886°W
Interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, educational demonstrations
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo1300 Zoo Rd NE
51.0458°N -114.0333°W
Second largest zoo in Canada

Southwest

AddressTypeRemarksImage
Battalion ParkSignal Hill Ctr SW
51.0203°N -114.1714°W
Formerly known as Camp Sarcee
Canada Olympic Park88 Canada Olympic Rd NW
51.0797°N -114.1992°W
1988 Winter Olympics venue now used for Recreation and Athletic training
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame169 Canada Olympic Road NW
51.0825°N -114.2211°W
The main national hall of fame for sports in general
Chinook Centre6455 Macleod Trail SW
50.9983°N -114.0739°W
Opened in 1960
Edworthy ParkEdworthy St SW
51.0614°N -114.1564°W
Fish Creek ParkSW Calgary
50.9278°N -114.1283°W
One of the largest urban parks in North America
Glenmore Reservoir14th St & Glenmore Trail SW
50.9814°N -114.1139°W
Heritage ParkHeritage Dr & 14th St SW
50.9853°N -114.1083°W
Historical Village
Marda Loop33rd Avenue SW
51.0239°N -114.1131°W
Spruce MeadowsSpruce Meadows Way SW
50.885°N -114.1006°W
Venue Equestrian facility
MNP Community & Sport Centre2225 Macleod Trail SW
51.0344°N -114.0633°W
Venue Multi-sports complex
The Military Museums1820 - 24 Street SW
4520 Crowchild Trail SW
51.0144°N -114.1158°W
Comprises the Naval Museum of Alberta, the Air Force Museum of Alberta, Library and Archives
17th Avenue17 Ave SW
51.0378°N -114.0817°W

Southeast

AddressTypeRemarksImage
Stampede Grounds1410 Olympic Way SE
51.0336°N -114.0539°W
Venue Fair and Exhibition grounds
Fish Creek Provincial ParkSouth Calgary
50.9033°N -114.0197°W
One of the largest urban parks in North America
Inglewood9 Ave SE
51.0428°N -114.0394°W
Heritage buildings[2]
International Avenue17 Ave SE (Highway 1A)
51.0378°N -113.9817°W
Max Bell Centre1001 Barlow Trail SE
51.0422°N -114.0036°W
Sports venue
555 Saddledome Rise SE
51.0375°N -114.0519°W
Venue Ice hockey arena, home of the Calgary Flames (NHL), performing arts
Sikome LakeBow Bottom Trail SE
50.8994°N -114.0156°W
Lake Man-made lake, public beach
Southcentre Mall100 Anderson Rd SE
50.9417°N -114.0681°W
Opened in 1974

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Business Plan . Visit Calgary . Tourism Calgary . 28 September 2023.
  2. http://www.albertaheritage.net/museums/display.php?institution=11 Inglewood Main Street
  3. Business Revitalization Zone - International Avenue