#ExploreDowntownYYC Explore Downtown Calgary

In the city of possibility, downtown is the face and the place of Calgary’s future.

It’s a mix of bold entrepreneurship, where dreams become reality and where creative curiosity is unleashed; it’s toes tapped to music and dipped in the river, drinks sipped from a rooftop and art and culture appreciated up close and personal.

Downtown is where it all happens – it’s the pulse of our city and no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. 

Events in the Spotlight

  • Inglewood Holiday Night Market

    November 15-16, 22-23 & 29-30, Quonset at the Crossroads Farmers’ Market, 1235 26 Ave. S.E

    The Inglewood Holiday Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more!

  • ZOOLIGHTS

    November 15 – January 5, Calgary Zoo

    Back for its 28th season, the city’s favourite sparkling spectacle is sure to ignite your festive spirit as the zoo transforms into a magical winter wonderland. Experience the magic of twinkling lights and dazzling displays, where the festive spirit brings you closer to family, friends, and the heart of the community. With ice skating, axe throwing, delicious treats, animal facts, and more, there are so many memories to be made on chilly nights under the twinkling lights!

  • Plaza Palooza

    Every Friday - Sunday from November 29 - December 22, Olympic Plaza

    Get together outdoors with your friends, family and fellow Calgarians to check out four weekends of free festival fun at Olympic Plaza! Everyone is invited to come down for the family-friendly fun including live music and entertainment, dazzling festive lights and spectacular light art displays, games, ice sculpture carving, roving buskers, photo opportunities, warming fire pits and more.

  • Hindu Heritage Month

    November 30, Central Library

    Celebrate Hindu Heritage Month with a full day of family-friendly, free festivities at Central Library. Everyone is invited to experience Hindu culture with breathtaking art, music, and dance, learn about travel to India, traditions and customs, take a free yoga class, and enjoy sari draping demonstrations, delicious samosas, face painting, a scavenger hunt and much more!

  • 2024 Mayor’s Urban Design Awards Public Exhibition

    Ongoing until December 16, Central Library

    This year’s Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA) marked the 10th edition-we’ve seen many incredible projects, and those submissions are available for you to explore. The presentation boards that were submitted with each project are now on display at the Central Library (800 3 Street SE) until December 16, 2024. Check out the work of the urban designers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, planners, and artists who make our city a better place to live.

Itineraries

Explore these sample itineraries to help guide your visit. New memories are waiting – start here, in downtown Calgary.

Neighbourhood guides

Getting here

Get downtown by using one of these modes of transportation.

  • Walk, wheel or run

    Downtown is accessible by walking, wheeling, or running.

    Photo credit: Colin Way

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