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Top things to do in Calgary

16 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Devonian Gardens

Park & nature3.5

Devonian Gardens

402 reviews · Southwest Calgary

An indoor tropical garden and park inside a downtown Calgary shopping centre, featuring waterfalls, koi ponds, and lush greenery.

Centre Street Bridge (Calgary)

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What is the most visited attraction in Calgary?

Devonian Gardens draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Calgary, with 402 of them, rated 3.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

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Landmark

Centre Street Bridge (Calgary)

Historic bridge with iconic lion statues, connecting downtown Calgary to Crescent Heights over the Bow River.

Olympic Plaza (Calgary)

Olympic Plaza (Calgary)

A public square and park built for the 1988 Winter Olympics medal ceremonies, now a popular gathering spot.

Prince's Island Park (Calgary)

Prince's Island Park (Calgary)

A lush urban island park in the Bow River, hosting major festivals and offering scenic trails, gardens, and picnic spots.

Fort Calgary

Fort Calgary

Historic site and museum at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, marking the birthplace of Calgary.

National Music Centre

National Music Centre

A museum and performance venue celebrating Canadian music history, with iconic instruments and interactive exhibits.

Chinatown, Calgary

Chinatown, Calgary

Vibrant cultural district with Chinese restaurants, shops, and the serene Sien Lok Park along the Bow River.

Peace Bridge (Calgary)

Peace Bridge (Calgary)

A striking red pedestrian and cyclist bridge spanning the Bow River, known for its helix-shaped design.

Calgary Tower

Calgary Tower

191-meter observation tower with panoramic city and Rocky Mountain views from its revolving restaurant.

Scotiabank Saddledome

Scotiabank Saddledome

Indoor arena with a distinctive saddle-shaped roof, home to the Calgary Flames NHL team.

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

A premier performing arts venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and cultural events in Calgary's Beltline district.

St. Patrick's Island Park

St. Patrick's Island Park

A revitalized island park in the Bow River with playgrounds, pathways, and event spaces for outdoor fun.

Stephen Avenue

Stephen Avenue

Pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining street in downtown Calgary, lined with historic sandstone buildings.

Telus Spark Science Centre

Telus Spark Science Centre

An interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and a dome theatre for immersive films.

The Military Museums

The Military Museums

A complex of museums exploring Canada's military history through artifacts, vehicles, and personal stories.

Calgary Stampede

World-famous July rodeo and festival with chuckwagon races, midway, and concerts celebrating Western heritage.