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Things to do in Calgary

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Outdoors

Prince's Island Park riverside walk

Community activity · Prince's Island Park, Calgary

A flat, scenic loop along the Bow River just steps from downtown. Bridges on both sides make it easy to shorten or extend the walk, and the park is a favourite picnic spot in summer. Watch for herons and beavers along the shoreline.

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Illustrative Calgary outdoor activity

Food & drink

Calgary Farmers' Market

Community activity · 510 77 Ave SE, Calgary

Local produce, baked goods, coffee and handmade gifts under one roof. Open year round, with food stalls that make it an easy lunch stop. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to browse.

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Arts & culture

Studio Bell - National Music Centre

Community activity · 850 4 St SE, Calgary

Five floors of interactive music exhibits, from vintage keyboards to the Rolling Stones mobile studio. Kids love the hands-on instrument zones, and the building itself is worth the visit.

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Ducks on the pond at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Outdoors

Walk the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

City of Calgary · 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary

Free trails along the Bow River with more than 270 bird species spotted over the years. Great year-round for a quiet nature walk.

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Fox Hollow golf course

Family

Play a round at Fox Hollow

Fox Hollow Golf Course · Calgary, AB

A friendly public golf course in northeast Calgary, good for every skill level.

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William Roper Hull Ranche House in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Outdoors

Explore Fish Creek Provincial Park

Alberta Parks · Fish Creek Provincial Park, Calgary

One of Canada's largest urban parks, with paved and dirt paths for walking, biking and picnics.

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August 2026 exhibition at Esker Foundation

Arts & culture

Visit the Esker Foundation

Esker Foundation · 1011 9 Ave SE, Calgary

Free contemporary art gallery in Inglewood. Exhibits rotate every couple of months.

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