Guidebook for Calgary
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Springbank Airport
175 Maclaurin DriveRegional airport if you are coming in on a private plane.
18 holes, driving range, Clubhouse.
Closest place to grab a bite to eat at the Clubhouse restaurant (hours vary by season).
Springbank Links Golf Club
125 Hackamore Trail18 holes, driving range, Clubhouse.
Closest place to grab a bite to eat at the Clubhouse restaurant (hours vary by season).
Beautiful grounds, lots of events going on, take a class!
Recreational facilities might be hosting an event or game.
87 locals recommend
University of Calgary
24 Avenue NorthwestBeautiful grounds, lots of events going on, take a class!
Recreational facilities might be hosting an event or game.
Recreational programs as well as Continuing education short courses and workshops.
16 locals recommend
Mount Royal University
4825 Mt Royal Gate SWRecreational programs as well as Continuing education short courses and workshops.
Entertainment & Activities
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Family Amusement Park
Site of 1988 Winter Olympics
Winter fun - snowboarding, downhill & cross country skiing, bob sled/luge tracks, World Cup competitions, sports camps. Summer - sports camps, mountain biking, zip line
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSite of 1988 Winter Olympics
Winter fun - snowboarding, downhill & cross country skiing, bob sled/luge tracks, World Cup competitions, sports camps. Summer - sports camps, mountain biking, zip line
TELUS Spark
Science Centre - interactive
Fabulous array of animals, birds, insects and reptiles as well as beautiful gardens to wander through.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
Fabulous array of animals, birds, insects and reptiles as well as beautiful gardens to wander through.
Edge School for Athletes
33055 Township Rd 250Visit your child who attends the school!
Awesome! World renown site for dinosaur and other discoveries. Go on a dig! Explore the hoodoos and other interesting geography of the Badlands.
135 locals recommend
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
1500 N Dinosaur TrailAwesome! World renown site for dinosaur and other discoveries. Go on a dig! Explore the hoodoos and other interesting geography of the Badlands.
Awesome ice cream. Get there early on a hot day as the line up goes down the block!
59 locals recommend
MacKay's Ice Cream
220 1 St WAwesome ice cream. Get there early on a hot day as the line up goes down the block!
Arts & Culture
Interesting way to spend a few hours exploring Canadian athletic accomplishments.
21 locals recommend
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
169 Canada Olympic Rd SWInteresting way to spend a few hours exploring Canadian athletic accomplishments.
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSports Institute, coffee shop, pub, arenas.
Shopping
CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWGreat shopping, food court and retail services.
Encounter a real cowboy feel when you explore the shops in downtown Cochrane. Shop for groceries or use recreational facilities. Urgent Care Centre Known for the best ice cream around (MacKays)!
37 locals recommend
Cochrane
Encounter a real cowboy feel when you explore the shops in downtown Cochrane. Shop for groceries or use recreational facilities. Urgent Care Centre Known for the best ice cream around (MacKays)!
Sightseeing
Great place for hiking and exploring the flora and fauna of the foothills.
116 locals recommend
Kananaskis
Great place for hiking and exploring the flora and fauna of the foothills.
Home to the Nordic Centre for Cross Country skiing. Great spot to head off onto hikes or attend the various festivals and events throughout the year. Nestled in the foothills of the Rockies.
307 locals recommend
Canmore
Home to the Nordic Centre for Cross Country skiing. Great spot to head off onto hikes or attend the various festivals and events throughout the year. Nestled in the foothills of the Rockies.
Lots to see and do all year long - soak in the hot pools at Tunnel Mountain, enjoy the festivals and events or head off for hiking or more challenging pursuits! Ski or ride at Sunshine or Lake Louise
7 locals recommend
Banff National Park of Canada
Lots to see and do all year long - soak in the hot pools at Tunnel Mountain, enjoy the festivals and events or head off for hiking or more challenging pursuits! Ski or ride at Sunshine or Lake Louise
City advice
Customs and culture
Calgary Stampede
If you are visiting the first 2 weeks of July, take in the Calgary Stampede! Pancake breakfasts, cowboy culture, rodeos, concerts and entertainment at the Midway. Take transit.