The Great Outdoors
For families who love to explore the outdoors and breathe the fresh air any season, these places are for you!
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There’s a wide variety of family-friendly activities to keep you and your kids entertained for hours! Whether you love exploring nature, sightseeing or enjoying a delicious snack, there’s plenty to see and do with your family in the heart of our city.
For families who love to explore the outdoors and breathe the fresh air any season, these places are for you!
The 4 Avenue Flyover Public Space incorporates a rain garden, public art, play elements and a plaza.
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Some kids might say there's the biggest roller slide they've ever seen.
Visit this urban park located in Calgary's downtown core that offers basketball courts, year round.
Discover this urban oasis in the heart of Calgary that offers one hectare of botanical gardens including over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, a 900 sq. ft. living wall, fountains, fish ponds and a playground to climb and explore.
Located just north of Eau Claire, this park features looping trails, bridges, and picnic areas. It connects seamlessly to the Bow River Pathway and is a popular spot for festivals, nature walks, and photography.
St. Patrick's Island Park has hiking and biking trails, a public plaza and amphitheatre, children’s play area, public washrooms, a small hill, and restored river channels.
Eau Claire Plaza is an iconic public space that connects the vibrant mixed-use Eau Claire community, Eau Claire Promenade, and Prince's Island. This is a place for neighbours, Calgarians and visitors alike.
Ready for an adventure? Spend the day being a tourist in your own city and showing your kids local attractions like the Calgary Tower, National Music Centre and more!
Known for its stunning architecture, this library offers more than just books. It's an iconic space that often hosts local events, live performances, and workshops.
Dive into the history of the Calgary Stampede with interactive exhibits and multimedia shows.
Explore five floors of interactive exhibits, musical instruments, and memorabilia celebrating Canadian music history.
A short trip from downtown, the Calgary Zoo offers an engaging and educational experience with over 1,000 animals and several special exhibits. It’s the perfect family-friendly attraction.
Learn about Calgary’s founding and Indigenous history at this cultural and historical site located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers.
Public spaces are every bit as important to East Village as arts, culture, business and history. From squares to pathways and pavilions to playgrounds, we have outdoor places for people to gather, garden, move and commune.
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Every so often, you'll catch a glimpse the world's hottest fitness trend, Hyrox.
Have your kids eaten all their snacks? No need to worry! Downtown is jam-packed with family-friendly restaurants that will satisfy everyone.
Fresh local ingredients transformed into favourite diner fare make for a great meal the whole family can enjoy.
Does your family have different tastes? Look no further than Pineapple Hall, which brings together a curated collection of items from Concorde Group’s stalwart venues, including Lonely Mouth, Double Zero Pizza, Surfy Surfy and Clive Burger, in a food hall setting.
Your kids will love Point Sushi which features Calgary’s only bullet train sushi bar.
Calgary’s own revolving restaurant on top of the Calgary Tower offers more than just magnificent views of the City of Calgary & the Rocky Mountains.
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Soffrittos Rigatoni
Indulge in exquisite artisan breads, pastries, and culinary creations at Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. Situated in Calgary's historic Simmons Building.
Whether you hit up one spot or all of them, every visit makes a difference. Let’s keep supporting our community and enjoying everything downtown Calgary has to offer!
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From chill hangouts to adrenaline-pumping activities, there’s something for every vibe in Downtown Calgary. Let your next great experience find you.
