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1 day · Calgary itinerary

Calgary in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Calgary? Explore the western city. Here is how to spend one perfect day — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City sightseeing
  2. 2Calgary Tower
  3. 3Stephen Avenue
  4. 4River pathways

Morning: downtown

The Calgary Tower and Stephen Avenue.

Afternoon: the river

Bike or walk the riverside pathways.

Evening: western fun

Dining, music and cowboy culture.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Calgary — prices per person.

Drumheller & Hoodoos Day Trip from Calgary, Explore the Badlands
−6%
Alberta
Drumheller & Hoodoos Day Trip from Calgary, Explore the Badlands
5.0(164)·9 hours
from$84$90/ person
via Viator
Banff National Park and Lake Louise Small Group Tour
Calgary
Banff National Park and Lake Louise Small Group Tour
5.0(75)·8–10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary
Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
5.0(47)·10h 30min
from$71/ person
via Viator
BEST! Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4X4 Tour in Moab +Dinosaur Tracks!
Moab
BEST! Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4X4 Tour in Moab +Dinosaur Tracks!
5.0(1,838)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour
Banff
Sundance Canyon eBike and Hike Guided Tour
5.0(31)·3 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Badlands Small Group Guided Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs
Calgary
Badlands Small Group Guided Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs
5.0(121)·8–10 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
Calgary
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip
5.0(1,162)·10 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour
Calgary
Explore Waterton National Park from Calgary Day Guided Tour
5.0(149)·12 hours
from$158/ person
via Viator

Calgary in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Calgary in one day?
Yes — explore downtown, the Calgary Tower and Stephen Avenue, ride the river pathways, and enjoy the city’s western dining and culture.
What is the best one-day tour from Calgary?
A city sightseeing tour, or a day trip to Banff or Drumheller, makes for a great single day from Calgary.
Is one day enough in Calgary?
One day suits the city; add a day for Banff and Lake Louise and another for the Columbia Icefield or Drumheller.

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