#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


  • Market Collective with Contemporary Calgary

    June 7-9, Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. S.W.)

    Join Market Collective at Contemporary Calgary and explore a showcase of local artists, artisans, designers, and musicians.

  • Calgary Stampede Community Round Up

    June 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., BMO Centre (20 Roundup Way S.E.)

    Kick off this year’s Stampede celebrations with a free pancake breakfast and free family fun! Plus, in celebration of the BMO Centre expansion grand opening, you’ll have the opportunity for an exclusive tour of western Canada’s largest convention centre!

  • Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge

    June 9, 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Brookfield Place (225 6 Ave. S.W.)

    Cheer on firefighters as they ascend 1,370 steps, spanning 57 stories, all in the name of cancer support. The event is spectator friendly, with entertainment, a DJ, photobooth, games, and more.

  • Globalfest OneWorld Picnic

    June 9, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Harley Hotchkiss Gardens (611 4 St. S.W.)

    Visit Harley Hotchkiss Gardens for a sneak peak of GlobalFest at the GlobalFest OneWorld Picnic. Stop by various cultural pavilions to experience demonstrations, displays and vendors.

  • Legacy Unveiled: Honouring Our Pioneers

    June 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sien Lok Park (Riverfront Ave. & 1 St. S.W)

    Join us for a momentous occasion as we unveil the new plaques honouring the early pioneers of Calgary’s Chinatown. This event, hosted by the Sien Lok Society and the Hoy Sun Association, will pay homage to the resilience, integrity, and determination of those who built our community over a century ago.

  • All Sport One Day

    June 15, MNP Community & Sport Centre (2225 Macleod Trail SE)

    Hosted by Sport Calgary on June 15 at venues across the city, including downtown at MNP Community & Sport Centre. Sign up for volleyball, basketball, fencing, floatables, kayaking, diving or capoeira starting on June 4, at 6 p.m.

Itineraries


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

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