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Calgary: Things To See & Do
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Calgary Zoo
Housing over 1,000 animals from all over the world, Calgary Zoo
features a rainforest filled with various inhabitants in their
natural habitat, a safari with the Savannah’s swimming hippos,
and The Elephant Crossing used by a herd of Asian elephants.
This zoo also features a Prehistoric Park and nearly six acres
of lush Botanical Gardens.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open 364 days a
year (closed Christmas Day) from 9am to 5pm, with buildings
open until 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult from CAD 16,
Senior from CAD 14, Students/Youth (13-17) from CAD 10,
Children (3-12) from CAD 7, Free admission for children
under 3 yo.
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Contact:
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Tel
1-800-588-9993 |
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More
Info:
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URL:
www.calgaryzoo.com |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 1300
Zoo Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6. |
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Calaway Park
Western Canada’s largest outdoor amusement park offers endless
fun for the whole family, with rides, games, daily stage shows,
and tons of treats. Visitors can also opt to spend the night
camping at the Calaway RV park & Campground.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Vary according
to season. Check website for details.
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Pricing:
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Regular (7-49 yo)
from CAD 27, Junior (3-6 yo) from CAD 21, Senior (50+) from
CAD 19.
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Contact:
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(403) 240-3822
(Telephone) |
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More
Info:
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Website: www.calawaypark.com |
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Getting
Here:
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Location:
10km west of
Calgary on the TransCanada Highway. |
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Heritage Park Historical
Village
Discover the wild,
wild west in this 66-acre picturesque attraction offering
visitors a glimpse of the old western world, as well as allowing
you to experience a piece of yesteryear such as riding on the
rails on authentic steam train, watching the Blacksmith at his
forge, taste freshly-baked bread from the Alberta Bakery, enjoy
the thrills on the old fashioned midway or cruise the reservoir
on the S.S. Moyie paddlewheeler. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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19 May - 3 Sept,
weekends 8 Sept - 8 Oct: 9 am - 5 pm.
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Pricing:
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Admission: Adults
from CAD 13.95, children (3-17) from CAD 8.95, Senior from
CAD 11.95, Family from CAD 45.80.
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Contact:
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Tel: (403)
268-8500 |
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More
Info:
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E-mail: info@heritagepark.ab.ca Website:
www.HeritagePark.ca |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
1900 Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary, AB. T2V 2X3 |
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TELUS World of Science &
Creative Kids Museum
Experience Science &
the Arts under one roof, with Calgary's newest attraction next
door, the Creative Kids Museum. TELUS World of Science has 3
interactive exhibit areas, an outdoor amazement park, a WOWTown
& the multi-media Discovery Dome Theatre, while the Creative
Kids Museum has exhibits & programs that features music, drama,
fine arts - encouraging the power of perception & creativity. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Daily, 9:30 am
to 5:30 pm |
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Pricing:
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Under 3: Free,
Child/Youth (3-17): CAD 12.00, Adult (18+): CAD 15.00,
Family: CAD 49.00. Children under 12 years of age MUST be
accompanied by an adult (18+).
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Contact:
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Tel: (403)
268-8300 |
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More
Info:
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Website:
www.telusworldofscience.com; www.creativekidsmuseum.com, Email:
discover@calgaryscience.ca |
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Getting
Here:
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Address:
701-11 Street SW, Calgary, AB |
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