Calgary Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

Where to stay

Hotels in Calgary

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Central Calgary & Nearby Mountain Escape - 4 Beds

3518 51 Street Southwest | Calgary, AB T3E 6N7, CA

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Aspen - Town House with 2 Bedrooms Garage Parking AC & More!

2117 81 Street Southwest | Calgary, AB T3H 3V8, CA

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4 Bed Home Along River Near DT AC Hot Tub

1632 Westmount Boulevard Northwest | Calgary, AB T2N 3G6, CA

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2 Bedroom Guest Suite in SW

8 Veranda Blvd Sw | Calgary, AB T2Y 0S7, CA

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Cozy and comfortable

99 Homestead Park Norheast | Calgary, AB T3J 2K6, CA

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Luxurious and Cozy 1 Bedroom Basement Suite Patio

648 Seton Circle Southeast | Calgary, AB T3M 3C6, CA

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HansBnB near Airport

273 Harvest Hills Way Northeast | Calgary, AB T3K 2L9, CA

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Home Sweet Condo

19460 37 St Se | Calgary, AB T3M 2W9, CA

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At a glance

Climate

Continental

Languages

English and French

Local currency

CAD (CAD)

Local time

19:30 (GMT-6)

Ideal trip length

3–7 days

Cost level

3 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Downtown/Beltline

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

15-20% for service

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Alberta Beef Poutine Ginger Beef BeaverTails

When to visit Calgary

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July, August Busiest: Jul-Aug

Jan

30

Very cold, snowy
Feb

35

Cold, snowy
Mar

45

Cold, warming
Apr

60

Cool, spring showers
May

70

Mild, greening
Jun

85

Warm, sunny
Jul

90

Hot, sunny
Aug

90

Warm, sunny
Sept

80

Mild, autumn colors
Oct

65

Cool, crisp
Nov

40

Cold, chance snow
Dec

30

Very cold, snowy

30

Jan Very cold, snowy

35

Feb Cold, snowy

45

Mar Cold, warming

60

Apr Cool, spring showers

70

May Mild, greening

85

Jun Warm, sunny

90

Jul Hot, sunny

90

Aug Warm, sunny

80

Sept Mild, autumn colors

65

Oct Cool, crisp

40

Nov Cold, chance snow

30

Dec Very cold, snowy

Things to do in Calgary

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Calgary Zoo

NE Calgary 4 hrs

Explore diverse animal habitats and conservation efforts.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Heritage Park Historical Village

SW Calgary 4 hrs

Step back in time at Canada's largest living historical village.

Outdoors Good for children

Stephen Avenue Walk

Downtown 2 hrs

Stroll this historic pedestrian mall for shops and dining.

Outdoors Good for children

Any time of day

5 places

Calgary Tower

Downtown 2 hrs

Enjoy panoramic city views from 191 meters high.

Indoors Good for children

Glenbow Museum

Downtown 3 hrs

Discover art, culture, and history of Western Canada.

Indoors Good for children

Prince's Island Park

Downtown 2 hrs

Relax in an urban oasis with walking paths and playgrounds.

Outdoors Good for children

Studio Bell, National Music Centre

East Village 3 hrs

Immerse yourself in Canadian music history and innovation.

Indoors Good for children

WinSport Olympic Park

West Calgary 3 hrs

Experience Olympic sports activities like bobsledding or ziplining.

Outdoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Calgary — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the vibrant heart of the Canadian Prairies, from urban adventures to stunning natural vistas.

This itinerary is perfectly crafted for first-time visitors eager to experience Calgary's most iconic attractions and vibrant culture. Explore the city's modern skyline, delve into its rich Western heritage, and enjoy its lively culinary scene, all while discovering why Calgary is a dynamic gateway to the Rockies.

3 Days 12 Stops

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