Is 2 days enough for Calgary?

With a little forethought, two days in Calgary—the gateway to the Canadian Rockies—will allow you to see the city, attend a hockey game and take a day excursion to the region's famed mountains. Here's how you do it.

Day 1:

Morning

If you want to know what life was like in Calgary and Western Canada in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, visit Heritage Park Historical Village. The pre-1915 structures and period-appropriate staff bring tourists back to the Canadian Wild West. See reenactments of farming, trading and everyday life from the past, then ride on a steam train or horse-drawn carriage.

Afternoon

Spend the afternoon at the Calgary Zoo, a popular year-round destination with over 1,000 species housed in habitats like Canadian Wilds, Destination Africa and Prehistoric Park.

Night

Sports fans should seize the opportunity to observe Canada's main winter sport, ice hockey. The Calgary Flames are the local team and it's enjoyable to hang out with other fans. If it is not hockey season or you are not a sports fan, climb up to the Sky 360 restaurant in the Calgary Tower for supper with a view.

Day 2:

Morning and afternoon

Don't pass up the chance to explore the Rocky Mountains. Get an early start in Banff, about an hour and a half from Calgary by vehicle and select from a variety of activities to suit different fitness and energy levels. Ride the gondola, relax in the hot springs, or shop and eat. If you want to be more active, various hiking paths provide breathtaking views of the Rockies and neighboring woodlands.

Night

If you get back to Calgary early enough, take a walk along the Bow River or through Eau Claire Park, a nice riverfront green space. Then go downtown for supper.

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