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Check Out These 4 Must-Visit Family Attractions in Calgary, Alberta

November 20, 2014 by Kathryn 35 Comments

Calgary, Alberta is a fun-filled city with plenty of entertainment. And it’s also one of the top family destinations in Canada. There are all kinds of family-friendly activities available in the city but if you’re looking for some sure-to-please activities, these four Calgary attractions are ones that you have to experience.

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Calgary Zoo

School-aged children will love seeing so many animals up close and the Calgary Zoo is home to many different species of animals ranging from elephants to penguins to bison. One of the best things about the zoo is that in addition to the animal exhibits, visitors can explore botanical gardens and a prehistoric park that is currently being upgraded with animatronic dinosaurs. There’s even a large playground for kids to burn off their energy while parents relax and recharge!

Heritage Park Historical Village

This top destination is Canada’s largest historical village and offers a glimpse into the past that adults and children will both find fascinating. Featuring an antique midway, a steam train, an ice cream parlour and period performers, it’s a fun-filled attraction that’s educational too. Visit the fur trading fort and First Nations encampment to see how settlers lived before the railway expansion. And for car lovers, the Gasoline Alley Museum, home to one of the world’s largest public collections of antique cars and trucks from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, is a must.

Southland Leisure Centre

If your family loves the water, this is one attraction that you won’t want to miss! The popular Southland Leisure Centre features a hugely popular waterpark that includes a wave pool and waterslides. And if your kids prefer skating to swimming, the two arenas offer public skating and shinny hockey as well. With tons of special seasonal events and babysitting options for parents that need a break, it’s a family destination that has a little something for everyone.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

This 40,000 square foot facility at Canada Olympic Park isn’t just a place to learn about sports history. The hall features fifty hands-on exhibits that let both kids and adults try all kinds of different sports and activities for themselves. From wheelchair racing to shadow boxing to 3D hockey, kids will have a great time burning off their energy while parents will appreciate all the great educational content that’s part of the exhibits. Discover sports legends and see what it’s like to play with the pros in an interactive way. Make sure to check the schedule for special exclusive events too!

Calgary does a fabulous job of combining education and entertainment at its attractions, which is one of the reasons it’s such a great place to visit with children. Whether your kids like quiet exploration or active playtime, there are plenty of options in the city that are sure to satisfy. And luckily, the attractions are designed to be plenty of fun for parents too! Check out a few of these fun-filled destinations on your next trip and experience the best family fun Calgary has to offer.

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Comments

  1. mrdisco says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    a trip to calgary isn’t complete without having some locally grown steak. and a quick detour to banff for some hot spring therapy.

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  2. Anna Johnson says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:42 am

    I’m hoping to take the family to Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Canada’s Olympic Park. Thanks for the info and helping us plan our trip!

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  3. angela m says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    I visit Calgary this past summer and loved it. I visit the zoo and heritage park, and loved them both.

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  4. Lynda Cook says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Some great places to see if I ever get to Calgary, would love to one of these days!!

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  5. Holly Wright says

    November 25, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I have only been to Calgary in the airport, but if I ever back I will check out these places for sure! Thanks

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  6. caryn s says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    Never been to the sports museum but its on my list!

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  7. Erika Belanger says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    I’ve never been to the Southland Leisure center or the Sports hall of fame in the 5 years I have lived here, those are good ideas for this winter!!

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  8. Erika Letson says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I have always wanted to visit Calgary. My sister went once and loved it!

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  9. Wanda Tracey says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I will visit Calgary someday I hope.My son just came back from out there.He was at the West Edmonton mall and he said it’s huge.He lived out in Alberta for three years and he took a lot of beautiful pictures!!!

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  10. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    November 26, 2014 at 7:40 am

    20 plus yrs ago we went to the stampede only time we have been there.

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  11. kathy downey says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Thanks for the info maybe someday can visit Calgary

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  12. kristy e says

    November 26, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    would love to check this out someday with my kids

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  13. tammy ta says

    November 26, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I would love to go there

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  14. Kimberly B says

    November 26, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    We are planning a visit next summer – can’t wait!

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  15. Stephanie LaPlante says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Sounds like a great place to visit

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  16. Julie G. says

    November 26, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    We were just in Calgary this past spring & had a wonderful time.

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  17. Kimberlee Pitts says

    November 26, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I would love to travel.

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  18. nicolthepickle says

    November 27, 2014 at 5:11 am

    The Zoo sounds nice. I would love to take my kids to a Zoo. They would be in awe.

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  19. Amy Lovell says

    November 27, 2014 at 7:29 am

    These look awesome if we ever go again we will have to check them out!

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  20. Heidi C. says

    November 27, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I haven’t been to Calgary in forever! Sounds like it is time for a trip there!

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  21. loriag says

    November 28, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I would love to visit these next time we are there.

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  22. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    December 2, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I do get to go to Calgary quite often as one of my daughters lives there with her family. I love the Calgary Zoo and I’d like to visit the Heritage Park Historical Village sometime too, I always find those kind of things interesting.

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  23. Judy Cowan says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Maybe one day we will get to check some of these out, would love to take a trip to Alberta one day!

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  24. Anna W says

    December 6, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    If we ever get to Calgary we will have to check out the Sports hall of fame for sure.

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  25. Jenn Erin says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    These are great! My nephew swould love Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame!

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  26. Angela Mitchell says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    I’ve only been to Calgary once but I hope to go back sometime soon!

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  27. Victoria Ess says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:38 am

    I really want to visit the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame!

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  28. Fan R says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Looks like nice place to visit.

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  29. D.Johnson says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:31 am

    A great place to see.

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  30. Elena says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Our first stop would be the zoo if we visited Calgary

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  31. Jeannie says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Thanks for the recommendatins! We hope to visit Calgary one day.

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  32. Erika E says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Calgary zoo is a great place to visit. I haven’t been to the Sports Hall of Fame yet but I plan to go someday soon.

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  33. denise low says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I would love to take a trip there.Kids would love the waterpark and my husband would love the sports hall of fame.

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  34. Deb Dorrington says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Having family in Calgary we visit the city every few years or so…All the places you’ve mentioned are great and the Calgary Zoo is a must see. I love Calgary’s Glenbow Museum also, always fit in a day to visit their exhibits.

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  35. N says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    In the summer a trip to Calaway Park (about 15 minutes out of city limits) is always a good time too.

    Reply

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