Best Arts and Culture Places in Calgary

"One of the largest museums in western Canada, Glenbow Museum is home to over 1.3 million artifacts and some 30,000 works of art that celebrate the history, creativity, and beauty of Canada. Get inspired with interactive workshops, cultural artifacts, First Nations culture, and new exhibitions making a stop in Calgary for a limited time. This family friendly museum also offers free admission the first Thursday of every month for a great way to explore Calgary attractions without breaking the bank."

"The Glenbow Museum features a variety of temporary exhibitions and museum collections, including an archival collection of unpublished documents. Parents can also enroll their children in the site's summer youth programs."

"» The Glenbow Museum is a city museum dedicated to the history of Western Canada. »  20 themed exhibition halls have a total area of 8 600 m2. »  Its fund is over a million exhibits."

"Want to see Canada’s toughest competitors go head-to-head in a rodeo?. Attend the Calgary Stampede, also known as the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Every July, it hosts rodeo events, chuckwagon races, concerts, parades and a whole lot of Timbits (bite-size donut holes). Also, don’t forget to dress the part: denim, oversized belt buckles, neckties and cowboy hats."

"Throughout the year, the Roundup Centre, Big Four Building, and Agriculture Building host trade shows, and the Grandstand hosts Thoroughbred…"

"If you’re looking for contemporary art, Contemporary Calgary will provide the best art installations for you to enjoy. It is situated in the old Centennial Planetarium, providing the best atmosphere to enhance its visitors’ art gallery experience. The gallery aims to engage its visitors in its collection of art installations."

"This inspiring modern-art gallery has three floors of temporary exhibits that change every four months. The gallery is now in the former Centennial Planetarium in the southwest of Calgary, with displays of modern..."

"Esker Foundation is the best Calgary art gallery for its versatile approach to art. This art gallery houses innovative art pieces that ignite discussions among art enthusiasts. They also have video, audio, and book resources for your at-home art experience."

"This small, private art gallery hosts fabulous temporary exhibitions in its beautiful 4th-floor location. Past exhibitions have considered everything from immigration to the Northwest Passage. Check the website..."

"Also known as Arts Commons, the EPCOR Centre is the beating heart of Calgary’s performance scene. It features an amazingly eclectic year-round programme of toe-tapping musicals, acclaimed dramas, children's shows, concerts, and arthouse film screenings. Whatever your interests may be, this is your 1-stop destination for a first-rate cultural fix."

"Arts Commons is one of Canada’s largest and most vibrant art centres. Based in the heart of Calgary’s Cultural District in the downtown core, it is a popular attraction for art and theatre lovers. The centre occupies a full city block and is home to five theatres and the world-class Jack Singer Concert Hall."

"The art on display and for sale includes paintings, sculpture, photographic, and mixed media. Their HK INCUBATOR is a unique project in Calgary that exhibits non traditional works."

"Tucked off 12th Street S.E., Moonstone Creation is co-owned by Yvonne Jobin and her daughter Amy Willer traditional First Nations artwork, crafts and jewellery. Expect to find exquisite beadwork and luxurious leathers here."

"Farmers & Makers Market is a small, not for profit authentic farmers’ market located in the heart of inner-city Calgary. Housed within the award-winning cSPACE King Edward arts and creative hub, the market spans an impressive four flours of locally-grown, hand-made, and home-baked foods, beverages, and artisan products. Known as Calgary’s largest year-round, community-based farmers’ market, Farmers & Makers Market connects locals with everything from small-scale and sustainable growers to beekeepers and craft brewers and distillers."

"This community-focused Saturday market is the first choice for shoppers hoping to purchase local produce – as 90% of vendors make, bake or grow their wares within 150km (93mi) of their stall. Stop by for farm-fresh food that you can trace to its nearby source, but there’s more on offer than food – including handmade leather and metalworks. Recommended by local insider Stuart Forster"

"Go off the west end of Glenmore Reservoir (where Calgary gets its drinking water) and you’ll find the city’s only delta and wild preserve, which is connected to trails that lead hikers up and around the reservoir. During the summer, the area is filled with people fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. It has the largest strands of coniferous forest in the region, and is hands down a hotspot for North American wildlife."

"North and South Glenmore Parks border the Glenmore Reservoir, making you feel like you’re lakeside. Weaselhead Flats links the two parks and provides natural areas, making you forget you are still within city limits. These parks feature a little bit of everything, from paved pathways to hiking trails through the trees, a waterpark, a new bike pump track, and a sailing club."

"You can really see how big the area is and what an amazing job the city has done at preserving it. I love taking photos at the very top before going down the hill to access the waterfront. The trees, winding paths and bridges offer a huge variety of backdrops for portrait photography."

"What we love: large playground with solid surface rubber flooring, lots of seating plus picnic tables, gorgeous landscaping, tennis courts, great urban setting with modern towers around and the historical Haultain School on site."

"Stanley Park is a popular inner city park with lots to offer visitors, including outdoor BBQ areas, a baseball diamond, public swimming pool, wading pool, open green areas and Elbow River access. It's an excellent place to go if you want to outdoor BBQ, play games on an open field, launch your boat onto the Elbow River or perhaps sit poolside and enjoy the warmth of the sun. You could even park your car at the Repsol Sport Centre and run to Stanley Park or vice versa for a work out along the connecting paved pathways."

"Chili's is a leading casual dining restaurant which offers a fun and energetic atmosphere where friends and family can gather over a delicious meal. Chili's offers a variety of fresh grilled favourites and the brand's Southwes..."

"It wasn't long before it became a favourite pub for anyone looking for upscale pub food as well as delicious craft beer. Do you happen to like wine?. If yes then you should make plans to come on Tuesday when you can get a bottle for half price."

"A post shared by Yvonne’s Delightful Cakes (@yvonnesdelightfulcakes). Yvonne’s Delightful Cakes is a shop that strives to create custom cakes to represent your personality and be the centrepiece of the event. This spot offers cakes in vanilla, carrot, red velvet, and Earl Grey, to name a few."

"This bakery blends Japanese, Korean, and European influences. It is best known for soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Danish pastries, such as its Italian-styled tiramisu croissant, or strawberry and cream cheese or sweet potato Danishes. Other hits are its Korean-styled chestnut bread, French brioche, Japanese mochi, and a take on the famous Asian sweet red bean bun."

"If you’re after Instagram-worthy desserts, we recommend visiting WOW Bakery. WOW Bakery serves up world renowned desserts, with a Korean-Japanese flair. Specializing in decadent cakes and shaved ice dessert bingsu, WOW Bakery brings high-quality ingredients, exceptional flavour and beautiful artistry together under one roof."

"The sweet spot already operates a location in Marda Loop, in Chinook Plaza, and in Macleod Plaza, so this is the fourth eatery for the business. The newest Wow Bakery is located at 8650 112 Avenue NW #7135. This location is unique as it houses Wow’s other concepts under the same roof: Wow Katsu and Wow Chicken."

"Their buttercream recipe is made with real butter and made to taste creamy and a little less sweet. Their cupcakes bake with a unique crunchy crust similar to what one would find on a perfectly baked muffin. They use the same recipe for our cakes and cupcakes so that costumers can expect the same great taste in all of their products."