Calgary City Stay: Ultimate 3 Day Exploration of Top Attractions

Calgary City Stay: Ultimate 3 Day Exploration of Top Attractions

  • Independent travel
  • 3 days
  • Calgary to Calgary
  • All year
  • Tour code 3CCS

Calgary City Stay: Calgary's Top Attractions

With our Calgary City Stay trip, take in the best that Calgary has to offer. You'll discover the lively center of this bustling city over the course of three incredible days.Start your journey by visiting the famous Calgary Tower, which offers amazing views of downtown. Explore the Glenbow Museum's diverse collection of art and historical artifacts, and be in awe of them.
Explore Prince's Island Park's verdant surroundings and take in the breathtaking scenery along the Bow River. Explore the lively streets of Calgary's downtown, which are home to a wide selection of unique stores, global eateries, and entertainment venues. A trip to the Calgary Zoo, home to a wide variety of species and exquisitely designed gardens, is a must on every visit.
Enjoy regional cuisine at restaurants that showcase Calgary's vibrant food scene. There's something for every taste, from hip eateries to fine dining restaurants. The "Calgary City Stay" is carefully designed to make the most of your stay in this amazing city, with a focus on each day.

Make your "Calgary City Stay" reservation now to experience all of Calgary's beauty and energy!

Trip highlights

  • Discover the city of Calgary
  • Studio Bell: Home of the National Music Centre
  • Calgary food tour
  • Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
  • Heritage Park

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Calgary

    Welcome to Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian Prairies located in the shadow the breath-taking Rockies. Take some time to explore the award-winning architectural masterpiece of Calgary’s Public Library, walk along the scenic Bow River pathways or experience the buzz of downtown Stephen Avenue with its stores and restaurants. Calgary’s dining scene is incredibly diverse and absolutely the best in western Canada. Visit Studio Bell close to the Public Library and see the home of the National Music Centre. Studio Bell has over 450 years of music history and innovation with a collection of over 2000 pieces that tell stories of music in Canada.

    Overnight: Calgary
  2. Day 2 Calgary sightseeing

    This morning drive to Heritage Park, Canada's largest living history museum. Explore authentic interactive history, take a ride on a steam train, become an intrepid voyageur or fill a paper bag full of treats at the candy store. Visit the Plains Indigenous People’s exhibit to learn about the original inhabitants of these lands and see the impressive collection of antique vehicles in the Gasoline Alley Museum. Parts of Heritage Park, like Gasoline Alley, the Plaza shops and restaurants, are open year-round. This afternoon, take time to explore the eclectic Inglewood district on a local guided food tour. This part of Calgary, as well as 17th Avenue, is filled with maverick chefs and food artisans keen to showcase the best of Alberta's bountiful produce. On the 2 to 4 hour long food walk you will enjoy six to ten tastings while also discovering the neighbourhood's history, art and architecture.

  3. Day 3 Calgary sightseeing and depart

    This morning, check out of your hotel before heading to the Calgary Zoo. A trip to Calgary Zoo does so much more than entertain; with over 119 species and nearly 1,000 animals, there is never a dull moment as you spend time learning from the zoo experts and see interpretive exhibits.

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What's included

  • 2 nights of accommodation
  • attractions and sightseeing as listed

What's not included

  • Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
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