Things to Do in Calgary: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Wondering what to do in Calgary? Most visitors point west: the Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Banff day tour from Calgary (about $54–115) is the most-reviewed experience in Alberta, and the premium Banff National Park day trips ($72–96) are the highest-rated way to see the Rockies without a car. The city itself takes a day or two — the Calgary Tower, Studio Bell’s National Music Centre, Heritage Park ($11), the Calgary Zoo, Stephen Avenue and the Peace Bridge — plus the gratuity-based walking tour or the city bike tour ($93) to link them. Add a second day trip east to Drumheller’s dinosaurs ($99) and a third to Kananaskis or Yoho. Much of Calgary is free: Prince’s Island Park, the Bow River pathways, the Central Library, Fish Creek Park and Nose Hill’s skyline view cost nothing. Below you can compare every Calgary tour and ticket by rating and price, with free cancellation on most.
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All experiences in Calgary — FAQ
What are the top things to do in Calgary?
By traveller reviews: the Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Banff day tour, the Lake Louise and Moraine Lake day trip, the premium Banff National Park day trips, the Calgary city highlights walking tour, the Yoho and Emerald Lake tour, the Johnston Canyon and Banff town tour, the Drumheller dinosaurs and hoodoos day trip, the Calgary city bike tour, Heritage Park and the Calgary Tower. Compare all of them below.
How many days do you need in Calgary?
One to two days in the city and two or more for day trips. Day one: the Calgary Tower, Stephen Avenue, Studio Bell, the Central Library and East Village, Inglewood and a walk or cycle along the Bow. Day two: Heritage Park or the Calgary Zoo and WinSport. Then Lake Louise and Moraine Lake (a full day), Banff town and the gondola, and Drumheller’s Royal Tyrrell Museum. Stampede week in July needs its own days.
What can you do in Calgary for free?
Prince’s Island Park and the Peace Bridge, the Bow River and Elbow River pathways, the Central Library’s architecture, Stephen Avenue’s historic sandstone blocks, Nose Hill Park and Scotsman’s Hill for skyline views, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Bowness Park, the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, the Kensington and 17th Avenue districts, Olympic Plaza and the free Sneak-a-Peek and parade days of the Stampede. The Glenbow and Studio Bell have free-admission evenings.
Do Calgary tours offer free cancellation?
Most experiences listed here can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. The policy is shown on each tour before you book.