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Attractions
Stampede Race Track
Located at Stampede Park, the Stampede Race Track hosts both thoroughbred (fall/spring) and harness (winter/summer) racing.
Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows is internationally recognized as one of the top equestrian facilities in the world. website
Lindsay Park Sports Centre
A multi-sport facility, Lindsay Park Sports Centre provides competitive athletes with a high-performance training environment. website
Olympic Speed Skating Oval
Built to host the speed skating events at the 1988 Winter Olympics, the Oval has the world's fastest ice. Also open to the public.
Canada Olympic Park (COP)
This winter ski and sport facility was built for the 1988 Olympic Games. The ski hill attracts an average of 2,000 skiers daily during the winter months. During the summer, the park remains open for visitors and dry land training. website
Race City Speed Way
One of the most modern and unique motor-sport facilities in North America. website
Calgary Tower
This 190-metre tower, located in the heart of downtown Calgary, is the best place to catch a bird's eye view of the city. website
Calgary Zoo, Botanical Gardens and Prehistoric Park
A renowned zoological institution, this park is home to more than 1,400 animals (including a number of endangered species), thousands of plant species and a unique prehistoric park. website
Calgary Science Centre
The Calgary Science Centre offers visitors interactive hands-on exhibits, visual arts, photography displays, along with wildly animated live science theater and demonstrations. website
Fort Calgary Historic Park
Calgary's vibrant history is brought to life at Fort Calgary Historic Park, the original site of Fort Calgary, a North West Mounted Police post built in 1875 upon the arrival of the "Mounties" in the west. website
Heritage Park
Heritage Park represents Canada's largest living historical village and captures the spirit of pre-1915 life in Western Canada. website
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Established in 1929, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary occupies 32 hectares (80 acres) of riverside land. Walking paths winding throughout the sanctuary offer an excellent opportunity to observe some of the 266 species sighted in the park.
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