- The list below includes 24 free or cheap things to do in or near Calgary, Alberta, including 21 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horse Races, Art Museum and Science Museums.
- From Fish Creek Provincial Park to Prince's Island Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Calgary and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bragg Creek, Cochrane and Airdrie.
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Fish Creek Provincial Park offers guests with the opportunity to go hiking, biking, bird watching, or swimming. Guests can also schedule youth group visits and grill out at the Sikome Aquatic Facility.
0.9 Miles
Prince's Island Park features a playground, picnic areas, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, and a full service restaurant. The location also hosts the city's Canada Day celebration and the Calgary Folk Festival.
4.7 Miles
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1900 Heritage Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta
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The Heritage Park Historic Village features a series of attractions and exhibits from the 1860s to the 1950s. Young guests can also take advantage of the youth sleepover program and summer camp events.
0.2 Miles
Located 1,228 meters above sea level, the Calgary Tower offers guests a high view of the entire city and two fine dining options. Through the Tower, guests can schedule a guided tour of the city.
10.7 Miles
Spruce Meadows offers guests the opportunity to witness various equestrian events. The location also features a Christmas market, a playground, and the opportunity to reserve the space for weddings and other events.
0.5 Miles
Located at Stampede Park, the Calgary Stampede is a yearly outdoor event featuring a rodeo and derby race. The event also features a grandstand show, with music and pyrotechnics, and a parade.
0.1 Miles
The Glenbow Museum features a variety of temporary exhibitions and museum collections, including an archival collection of unpublished documents. Parents can also enroll their children in the site's summer youth programs.
1.5 Miles
The TELUS Spark location is a science center that features an HD digital dome theater and an outdoor park. On the second Thursday of each month, the location also offers an adults only night that features a disc jockey and a licensed bar.
16.2 Miles
The Nose Creek Valley Museum provides visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the intersection between man and nature in Airdrie. The location offers a Monthly Tea event on the last Thursday of every month.
16.9 Miles
With 75 beers or ciders on-tap, visitors of the Standard Tap Public House will have plenty of drinks from which to choose. One of the location's premier appetizers is a bucket of candied bacon.