Calgary features many exciting attractions for everyone. Among the major local attractions:

- The Calgary Tower is a 190 meter free standing tower in downtown. The tower is Calgary’s most famous landmark.

- The Glenbow Museum is Western Canada's largest museum, with over 93,000 square feet of exhibition space.

- The Calgary Zoo, the second largest zoo in the country, is home to more than 900 animals of over 260 different species.

- Telus World of Science Calgary, Calgary Science Centre, strives at presenting science in a fun and dynamic environment.

- Home to the winter Olympics in 1988, Calgary features many Olympic venues such as the Canada Olympic Park, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame and the Olympic Plaza.

- Fort Calgary Historic Site, located on the site of Calgary's original settlement.

- Heritage Park Historical Village is a popular family attraction. Occupying more than 66 acres along the Glenmore Reservoir, this historical village recreates Calgary's pre-1914 existence.

- The Fairmont Palliser, erstwhile known as the Palliser Hotel is one of the city's oldest and most luxurious hotels.

- Spruce Meadows is a major equestrian complex that hosts a large number of world-known jumping tournaments throughout the year.

Many of Alberta’s wonders are just within 4 hours’ drive away from Calgary. This includes:

- Kananaskis Country Provincial Park, approximately 60 km to the west and southwest.

- Banff National Park, approximately 130 km to the west, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Yoho National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Kootenay National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- Dinosaur Provincial Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

.- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park