Things to Do This Winter in Calgary

Get outdoors and enjoy winter in all its glory this season. A list of winter activities, events and attractions to do in Calgary this winter season.

 

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Contents:

• Free Outdoor Winter Activities in Calgary
• Winter Activities & Indoor Winter Attractions in Calgary
• Guided Winter Tours
• Winter Festivals & Events in Calgary

I. Free Outdoor Winter Activities in Calgary

 

1. Cross Country Skiing, Skating & Tobogganing

Whether you decide to go cross-country skiing, skate with friends or delight the child in you by sledding downhill, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active and enjoy the great outdoors in Calgary.

For more details, see the list of:

• Cross-country skiing areas,
• Outdoor skating rinks, and
• Tobogganing and sledding.

2. Ice Bikes & Ice Ways

Enjoy two dazzling winter skate trails. Glide along North Glenmore Park’s 730-metre loop or explore Bowness Park’s scenic 1.6-kilometre riverside track, where rental ice bikes add an extra thrill.

Glide into winter magic on an ice bike—no skating skills required. These pedal-powered rides balance themselves with skate blades, letting anyone cruise effortlessly across frozen trails. Rentals at Bowness Park make it easy to hop on and explore new ice paths, including a 1.6 km loop perfect for family adventures.

3. Ice Fishing

When the temperature goes below freezing, Ice fishing is a fun activity you can do alone or with friends and family.

Here is a list of places you can try ice fishing around Calgary.

4. Crokicurl

Discover Canada’s coolest new winter obsession: Crokicurl, a giant, icy mash-up of Crokinole and curling. Players slide mini-curling rocks toward a coveted 20-point button, competing for position in colourful scoring rings. With stones provided onsite and rinks glowing beside firepits, it’s an irresistible blend of strategy, skill, and frosty fun.

Embrace this uniquely Canadian thrill at Bowness Park,  North Glenmore or Barb Scott Park.

5. Snowshoeing & Hiking

What better way is there to enjoy the winter landscape than hiking the many trails that run through the city of Calgary?

Snowshoeing is a great way to discover winter wildlife. Snowshoe along the uncleared paths or your favourite park to explore the snow-blanketed Calgary.

6. Fish Creek Provincial Park

Fish Creek Provincial Park is a free winter destination in Calgary where you can cross-country ski, snowshoe, and hike.

 For an educational, entertaining and fun family activity to try in winter: Track the footprints in the snow-covered grounds and trails & try to guess which animal it belongs to.

Try to spot & name Alberta winter birds (a great activity with kids) as you hike the trails.

Cross-country Skiing at the west end (trails are not groomed), Snowshoeing(best conditions at the west end).  Tobogganing is not encouraged. 

7. Prince’s Island Park  & Bowness Park

 As winter sets in, the lagoon in Prince’s Island Park transforms into one of the best outdoor skating rinks in Calgary. You can also go cross-country skiing (groomed trails) or walk the trails, enjoying the crisp winter air and glorious sunshine.

Bowness Park is another must-visit free outdoor skating rink in Calgary. You can rent skates from Bowness Park Skate Shop.

Indoor & Winter Attractions in Calgary

1. Canada Olympic Park

A truly world-class winter destination right in the middle of the city: Canada Olympic Park is the place to be for all kinds of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and the TUBE PARK!

COP also offers great lessons (snow school) for newbies.

Winter season.

Tubing: Thursdays to Sundays and daily during Christmas Break

88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W. Calgary

Varies according to activity.

2. Museums & Zoo

• Telus Spark is a great way to spend a whole day indoors when it is snowing heavily outside. Learn science through fun and play.

• Visit The Military Museums and learn about the contribution of the Canadian military.
• Spend the day exploring Hangar Flight Museum which houses over 24 aircraft and 58 aeronautical engines. Visit the museum during ASMAC Movie Nights and watch films that covers WW1 up to the latest and greatest in aerospace technology, which is available today.
• Calgary Zoo – See and learn about the animals that like winter. The zoo offers many indoor exhibits and a conservatory, making the trip worthwhile. During winter, visit the zoo to see king penguins take their keepers for walkabouts around the zoo grounds (January – Early March).
• Bow Habitat Station – A very good place to learn about Alberta’s natural environment and about various fish species. Take the hatchery tour with the young kids.
• Gasoline Alley Museum – Explore the vintage car museum, which housesan  extensive antique car and memorabilia collection.
• National Music Centre – Visit NMC and explore five floors of exhibitions that tell the story of music in Canada, celebrate music icons at the Canadian Halls of Fame, rock out with interactive instrument installations and sing along in our vocal booths!

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