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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This zoo is home to over 1,000 animals from all over the world, including Kamala, the famous painting elephant as well as to the Botanical Garden and a Prehistoric Park for dinosaur lovers.

Attraction type: Zoo; Garden; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 112 attractions in Calgary

The largest museum in Western Canada has exhibits on everything from traditions of piercing and tattooing to life in certain tribes in Western Africa to Canada's heritage.

Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This park is best known for its rodeos and chuck wagon races.

Attraction type: Park; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 112 attractions in Calgary

For over 35 years, Rubaiyat has been providing Calgary with work from the best international artisans and craftsman. This 6000 sqft space serves as a casual gallery for browsing and a retail source for shopping. Boasting one of North America's largest blown glass collections and and an extensive range of jewelry lines, there is no shortage of inspiring pieces peruse.

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Before the 1988 Winter Olympics, this hill was where Calgarians came to ski. Now Canada Olympic Park (COP) is active year-round.  Mountain biking, luge rides, bungee trampolining, outdoor wall...

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Ski area; Sports museum; Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This recreational island is located in the Bow River, providing stressed-out urbanites opportunities to bike, hike and fish.

Attraction type: Park; Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Western Canada's largest amusement park. Attractions include a roller coaster, train ride, log ride, Ferris wheel, and many other amusement park classics. Entrance is with a "one price, all rides...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Devonian Gardens closed until Spring 2010 On August 30, 2008 Calgary's Devonian Gardens closed for extensive renovations. The gardens, which were first opened 30 years ago, are in need of an upgrade...

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Introduction Heritage Park Historical Village is designed to give visitors a taste of the past. Covering 127 acres of land next to Calgary's beautiful Glenmore Lake,  it is a family-friendly...

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 112 attractions in Calgary

A museum featuring the history of aviation in Western Canada.

Attraction type: Museum; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Stephen Avenue Walk is an historic downtown pedestrian mall which is one of the few National Historic Districts within Canada. Many of the well-preserved buildings date to the late 19th and early 20th

Attraction type: Mall; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Mall
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Active nightlife, dining and holistic shopping area.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 112 attractions in Calgary

One of the largest urban wildernesses in the world, with over 54 miles of trails for hiking, biking and running.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 112 attractions in Calgary

Once the training grounds of the 1988 Winter Olympics, this 450-meter indoor track is now open to the public.

Attraction type: Health club; Sports complex; Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 112 attractions in Calgary

A school for learning the art of drumming.

Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 112 attractions in Calgary

This 27-hole golf course offers three nine-hole challenges: the Pointe, Heritage and Desert courses.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 112 attractions in Calgary
Attraction type: Spa
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