Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

"One of the top Calgary attractions is viewing the city from the Calgary Tower, a 190.8 meter free standing observation tower. Have a bite to eat in the Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge, and then stand on the Observation Deck to see a panoramic view (not recommended if you are afraid of heights!). Be sure afterward to browse the gift shop which features unique Calgary Tower memorabilia."

"Once the tallest structure in the city, the Calgary Tower is an iconic fixture. The 60-second elevator ride whisks visitors up to the observation level where one can marvel at the views of the endless prairie and the mountains to the west. The floor of the dining room below the observation deck rotates so patrons can enjoy the 360 views while enjoying an excellent gourmet dinner."

"The spectacular 360° view from the Calgary Tower changes with the weather. Get the best views of Calgary from 191 metres above the downtown core and test your courage on the famous glass floor. The Theatre Room on the observation deck features a curved wall video experience showing original short films and aerial footage of the Alberta landscape."

"Calgary’s own version of Central Park, the locals refer to Prince’s Island Park as an urban oasis. Located in Downtown Calgary, you need to cross the bridge to gain access to this park. If you’re traveling with children, get them here for an evening of running around, tossing around Frisbees or just lounging about in the greenery."

"No matter the time of year, walking through Prince’s Island Park to River Café is almost as wonderful as the food. Go for brunch or dinner. In the summer, cuddle up on a blanket for a performance of Shakespeare by the Bow (by-donation) or catch your favourite folk musician at Calgary Folk Music Festival."

"Calgary’s story starts right here, where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet – a cultural meeting place for Indigenous people. Fort Calgary was built in 1875 to stamp out the whisky trade and establish Canadian law, eventually becoming a focal point for settlers, ranchers and businesses. While little of the fort remains today, visitors can tour the museum’s comprehensive exhibitions and understand the region’s long – and complicated – history."

"Found in the downtown area at the meeting place of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, Fort Calgary is easy to get to via LRT and is a great place to learn, discover and enjoy!. Find out more about the local attraction at Calgary Activities - Fort Calgary."

"How do you think Nose Hill Park is an impressive feature of the north west skyline amongst the 12 communities that surround it. Hike the trails of Nose Hill Park’s 11 square kilometres, enjoy the off-leash area with your dog, and take in one of the most significant examples of Rough Fescue grassland ecosystems in the Canadian prairies. Deer can often be spotted roaming the area, along with gophers and hawks."

"This northwest Calgary park offers up both mountain and city views and has tons of paved pathways and grassy spaces to enjoy. Nose Hill Park also has designated off-leash areas, hiking trails, and native grasslands."

"The Chinese Cultural Centre Museum is another big draw in Calgary. The museum features rare replicas of various Chinese artifacts, providing an educational experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Since the exhibition’s opening in 1994, the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum continues to draw tons of tourists each year."

"Inside this impressive landmark building, built by skilled Chinese artisans in 1993, you'll find a magnificent 21m-high dome ornately painted with 561 dragons and other imagery. Its design was inspired by..."

"Between 2016 and 2017, Prairie Winds Park received a number of improvements to makes this a must-visit park during the summer. The park was updated with a range of amenities including tennis and basketball courts, a new playground, a cricket pitch and a scooter bowl. There is even a wading pool (which is temporarily closed) and lazy river for cooling off on hot summer days."

"The newly upgraded spray park is complete with a Discovery Stream, Grassland Collection, Ground Sprays, and Sprout Eco-Activator. Your kids will love running through the showering poppies and playing in the nature themed spray park. The new design is the first of its kind in North America!"

"The nature-inspired north playground and an accessible south playground. They are both great playgrounds and only a short walk apart. Prairie Winds Park also has a free wading pool and spray park in the summer months."

"The playground has accessible flooring, and plenty of equipment for both older and younger kids. Making the playground even better is the landscaping surrounding it including small hills, rocks, pathways and trees."

"Central Memorial Park is not a very big space, but the historic library building alone is worth choosing this location for. The flowers are so beautiful and I don’t think that there is a better place in the city for fountains. Perfect for a mini session, or you can also combine it with High Park for a longer photo session with all of the downtown vibes."

"Held annually in July, the Calgary Stampede is a true Albertan institution and the source of the city’s Stampede City nickname. Each year, more than a million visitors attend the 10-day event, consisting of a parade, rodeo, derby, exhibition and market, which brands itself as The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Even if you’re not in town at the right time of year to catch the show, you can still visit the park for a variety of other community-focused events aimed to promote the area’s traditional heritage."

"Style-up and get your cowboy threads sorted year-round at the Alberta Boot Company, or head to Smithbiltfor the distinctive white hats that have become a symbol of the city – so that when the Calgary Stampede rodeo comes to town in July, you look the part."

"Their Edmonton location in West Edmonton Mall was mentioned in the story about art galleries in Edmonton. Editions is known for its selection of high quality giclees and lithographs. They also carry some sculptural work and original paintings."

"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"

"We were recently introduced to this excellent sushi restaurant in the Beltline and fell in love. We've now gone to Kanpai about a dozen or so times over the past few months with each visit being just as good as the last. Inside Kanpai you'll find a warming contemporary atmosphere with elegant decor and a mix of full / half booth seats."

"Shiki Menya is the place to be for a lively, energetic vibe and delicious ramen bowls. The popular Bridgeland spot famously serves a limited amount of its sought-after ramen to maintain the freshness of the tonkotsu. But don’t worry if you miss the cut off time, because you can head right into its First Avenue Corner Store to snag a takeaway ramen kit for home."

"A post shared by Kara (@ma.food.adventure) on Jan 25, 2019 at 2:43pm PST. This Bridgeland ramen joint is known for its stellar bowls of noodles. Made from scratch and always offering daily specials, folks need to get here early to ensure they get some grub — once the bowl limit is hit there’s no more served until the next day."

"Calgary is known for being cold so a nice bowl of ramen really hits the spot. Ask locals where to eat ramen in Calgary and, for sure, they’ll say Shiki Manya. Shiki Manya serves fresh in-house noodles and soups made from scratch using pork from local farms."

"Globefish Sushi and Izakaya in Marda Loop is by far the best of the three Globefish restaurants in Calgary. It has consistently had the best tasting food out of all the locations each and every time. Inside you'll find a cozy, modern atmosphere great for intimate one-on-one dates and / or conversations that need due care and attention."

"Sweetnd Custom Cakes is run and managed by cake designer Amanda Jones. The gallery of the custom cakes they’ve created over the year speaks for themselves. They offer a wide range of cake flavours like snickerdoodle, spice, brown sugar, cookies and cream, funfetti, and so much more."

"Cakeify Studio simplifies the cake decorating process by providing various items costumers might need from the in-house baked cake, in-house made buttercream icing, fondant, tools, and embellishments to decorate a personalized cake. A collaborative of local cake artists will bring their unique styles to the table working with customers to develop the customers’ cake vision and also apply their skills to the custom cake orders. In addition to being a nut-free aware facility, they can host different types of events such as birthday parties, date night, baby showers, walk-ins, and team building."

"A post shared by CAKEify Studio (@cakeifystudio_yyc) on Feb 6, 2019 at 11:51am PST. Okay, you might not go to sit down and eat at CAKEify Studio. But if you need an epic cake that looks like something out of a movie set or wedding, then this is a go-to spot."